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Occupational Report for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers (49-9098) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties, such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

Employment Outlook for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Parts Chaser And Clean Up 11/16/09 John Day $8.40/hr
Appliance Installer 11/9/09 Portland $10.00/hr
Service Technician/Pressure Washer 9/21/09 Clackamas $9.00/hr to $12.00/hr DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $8.98 $9.83 $12.08 $15.17 $19.33 $13.07 $27,182
Multnomah / Washington 9.67 11.00 13.72 17.22 21.41 14.48 30,118
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 8.68 9.01 9.55 11.64 15.08 10.77 22,389
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 8.77 9.22 10.17 12.15 15.62 11.12 23,145
Lane 9.13 10.64 13.14 14.61 15.50 12.60 26,213
Coos / Curry 8.97 9.72 10.93 12.10 16.62 11.51 23,938
Jackson / Josephine 8.69 11.74 14.06 15.65 18.03 13.71 28,527
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 9.35 12.42 13.46 14.51 15.13 12.91 26,841
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 9.18 10.26 11.35 12.32 13.05 11.21 23,322
Klamath / Lake 8.85 9.43 10.56 12.11 16.40 11.27 23,434
Clackamas 8.84 9.42 10.76 13.28 15.45 11.57 24,079
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 1,722 1,974 252 14.6% 25 63 88
Multnomah / Washington 710 814 104 14.6% 10 26 36
Clackamas 140 165 25 17.9% 3 5 8
Jackson / Josephine 133 160 27 20.3% 3 5 8
Lane 129 151 22 17.1% 2 5 7
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 121 132 11 9.1% 1 4 5
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 81 100 19 23.5% 2 3 5
Douglas 70 78 8 11.4% 1 3 3
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 62 68 6 9.7% 1 2 3
Morrow / Umatilla 56 56 0 0.0% 0 2 2
Coos / Curry 37 42 5 13.5% 1 1 2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 27 30 3 11.1% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 26 25 -1 -3.8% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 19 21 2 10.5% 0 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 14 14 0 0.0% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 13 15 2 15.4% 0 1 1

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 1,722
Total, All Industries Private 1,538
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 26
Utilities Private 37
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Private 35
Construction Private 210
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Private 60
Utility System Construction Private 50
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 148
Building Equipment Contractors Private 111
Other Specialty Trade Contractors Private 18
Manufacturing Private 130
Food Manufacturing Private 31
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing Private 21
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 23
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 22
Ship and Boat Building Private 16
Wholesale Trade Private 74
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 68
Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 21
Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 44
Retail Trade Private 263
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers Private 187
Automobile Dealers Private 153
Other Motor Vehicle Dealers Private 29
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers Private 43
Building Material and Supplies Dealers Private 38
Transportation and Warehousing Private 103
Truck Transportation Private 80
General Freight Trucking Private 25
Specialized Freight Trucking Private 55
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 105
Real Estate Private 77
Lessors of Real Estate Private 39
Activities Related to Real Estate Private 38
Rental and Leasing Services Private 28
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing Private 17
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 224
Administrative and Support Services Private 191
Employment Services Private 42
Other Support Services Private 137
Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 33
Waste Collection Private 24
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 14
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 16
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries Private 16
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Private 16
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 310
Repair and Maintenance Private 300
Automotive Repair and Maintenance Private 263
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance Private 28
Total, All Industries Local 179
Utilities Local 20
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Local 20
Transportation and Warehousing Local 121
Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation Local 115
Urban Transit Systems Local 115
Public Administration Local 28
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 28
Educational Requirements for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers
  • Clean Work Areas
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Monitor Gauges On Diving Apparatus
  • Perform Routine Service On Vehicles
  • Supply Or Hold Materials Or Tools
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Pneumatic Tools
Schools and Training Providers for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Tillamook Bay Community College
2510 First St
Tillamook, OR 97141
Phone: (503) 842-8222
Programs of Training:
Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Portland Community College
Rogue Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, And Repair Workers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Extraction Worker'S Helpers 38%
Roofer'S Helpers 33%
Construction Trades' Helpers, All Other 33%
Pipelayer'S, Plumber'S, Pipefitter'S, And Steamfitter'S Helpers 28%
Electrician'S Helpers 28%
Carpenter'S Helpers 26%
Painter'S, Paperhanger'S, Plasterer'S, And Stucco Mason'S Helpers 24%
Service Station Attendants 22%
Brickmason'S, Blockmason'S, Stonemason'S, And Tile And Marble Setter'S Helpers 22%
Floor Sanders And Finishers 21%