Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

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

Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

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

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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

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.

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

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

The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

The ability to see details at a distance.

The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

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Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.