Repair, maintain, or install computers, word processing systems, automated teller machines, and electronic office machines, such as duplicating and fax machines.

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

1. Converse with customers in order to determine details of equipment problems.

2. Reassemble machines after making repairs or replacing parts.

3. Travel to customers' stores or offices to service machines, or to provide emergency repair service.

4. Reinstall software programs or adjust settings on existing software in order to fix machine malfunctions.

5. Advise customers concerning equipment operation, maintenance and programming.

6. Test new systems in order to ensure that they are in working order.

7. Assemble machines according to specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices.

8. Operate machines in order to test functioning of parts and mechanisms.

9. Maintain records of equipment maintenance work and repairs.

10. Install and configure new equipment, including operating software and peripheral equipment.

11. Maintain parts inventories, and order any additional parts needed for repairs.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Installation - Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Telecommunications - Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$30,190 for entry level workers, and $52,390 for experienced workers.

Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Least Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 12,010 Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 11,900  employed in NY. This represents a decrease of 0 job(s) each year, and a total of 140 job openings each year.

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

Computer, automated teller, and office machine repairers - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

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