Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
SOC Code: 49-9095 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Move or install mobile homes or prefabricated buildings.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $38,022 | $46,114 | $54,226 | $62,317 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $39,458 | $46,197 | $52,915 | $59,654 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $42,411 | $47,632 | $52,853 | $58,074 |
| El Centro, CA | $42,390 | $47,590 | $52,770 | $57,970 |
| Modesto, CA | $42,994 | $47,944 | $52,915 | $57,866 |
| Fresno, CA | $42,994 | $47,944 | $52,915 | $57,866 |
| Chico, CA | $42,994 | $47,944 | $52,915 | $57,866 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $42,994 | $47,944 | $52,915 | $57,866 |
| Merced, CA | $42,994 | $47,944 | $52,915 | $57,866 |
| Napa, CA | $42,994 | $47,944 | $52,915 | $57,866 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Control Analysis | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Operation and Control | 3.8 | |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.5 | |
| Coordination | 3.5 | |
| Active Learning | 3.4 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.4 | |
| Management of Personnel Resources | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Building and Construction | 4.4 |
| Public Safety and Security | 4.2 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.0 |
| Design | 3.8 |
| Transportation | 3.7 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.6 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
| Mechanical | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school | 59.2% |
| High school diploma | 39.5% |
| Some college | 1.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Seal open sides of modular units to prepare them for shipment, using polyethylene sheets, nails, and hammers.
- Move and set up mobile homes or prefabricated buildings on owners' lots or at mobile home parks.
- Inspect, examine, and test the operation of parts or systems to evaluate operating condition and to determine if repairs are needed.
- Connect water hoses to inlet pipes of plumbing systems, and test operation of plumbing fixtures.
- Remove damaged exterior panels, repair and replace structural frame members, and seal leaks, using hand tools.
- List parts needed, estimate costs, and plan work procedures, using parts lists, technical manuals, and diagrams.
- Confer with customers or read work orders to determine the nature and extent of damage to units.
- Install, repair, and replace units, fixtures, appliances, and other items and systems in mobile and modular homes, prefabricated buildings, or travel trailers, using hand tools or power tools.
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