Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
SOC Code: 49-9012 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $85,238 | $99,757 | $114,275 | $128,794 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $70,138 | $89,398 | $108,680 | $127,941 |
| Bellingham, WA | $74,630 | $91,874 | $109,117 | $126,360 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $80,891 | $96,034 | $111,155 | $126,298 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $66,165 | $86,133 | $106,080 | $126,048 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $76,773 | $93,163 | $109,574 | $125,965 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $79,310 | $94,557 | $109,824 | $125,070 |
| Modesto, CA | $73,632 | $90,709 | $107,786 | $124,862 |
| Yuba City, CA | $65,666 | $85,197 | $104,749 | $124,280 |
| Merced, CA | $67,995 | $86,715 | $105,414 | $124,134 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | |
| Repairing | 3.2 | |
| Speaking | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Equipment Maintenance | 3.1 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Active Listening | 3.1 | |
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.1 | |
| Troubleshooting | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.1 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.6 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.5 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.2 |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
| Design | 3.2 |
| Production and Processing | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 47.0% |
| Some college | 41.8% |
| Associate's degree | 6.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 3.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 1.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
- Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
- Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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