Mechanical Door Repairers
SOC Code: 49-9011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Install, service, or repair automatic door mechanisms and hydraulic doors. Includes garage door mechanics.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Mechanical Door Repairers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $56,950 | $64,251 | $71,552 | $78,853 |
| Worcester, MA | $57,408 | $64,542 | $71,677 | $78,811 |
| Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $55,453 | $62,442 | $69,410 | $76,398 |
| Springfield, MA | $55,598 | $62,338 | $69,056 | $75,795 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $55,598 | $62,338 | $69,056 | $75,795 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $55,598 | $62,338 | $69,056 | $75,795 |
| Central New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area | $54,226 | $61,318 | $68,432 | $75,525 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,890 | $62,088 | $68,286 | $74,485 |
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $51,646 | $58,968 | $66,310 | $73,632 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $51,438 | $58,822 | $66,227 | $73,611 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.5 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Installation | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.8 |
| Building and Construction | 3.7 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.1 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.9 |
| English Language | 2.9 |
| Design | 2.8 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 70.8% |
| Less than high school | 17.2% |
| Some college | 11.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Adjust doors to open or close with the correct amount of effort, or make simple adjustments to electric openers.
- Wind large springs with upward motion of arm.
- Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.
- Collect payment upon job completion.
- Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
- Fasten angle iron back-hangers to ceilings and tracks, using fasteners or welding equipment.
- Repair or replace worn or broken door parts, using hand tools.
- Carry springs to tops of doors, using ladders or scaffolding, and attach springs to tracks to install spring systems.
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