Residential and commercial installers and servicers
Career Overview
Residential and commercial installers and servicers:
- Install and service a wide variety of interior and exterior prefabricated products such as windows, doors, electrical appliances, water heaters, fences, play structures and septic systems at residential or commercial properties
- Work for companies specializing in specific product installation and service
Job Titles
Duties
Installers and servicers perform some or all of the following duties:
- Read blueprints or work order specifications to determine layout and installation procedures
- Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
- Install, repair and service interior prefabricated products such as doors, windows, kitchen cupboards, bathroom vanities, water heaters and household appliances using hand and power tools
- Install, repair and service exterior prefabricated products such as siding, shutters, awnings, fencing, decks, septic systems, signs and play structures using hand and power tools
Earnings
Earnings is income that workers receive in exchange for their labour. Depending on the type of employment, earnings can be in the form of wages (hourly), salaries (fixed monthly or annual) or self-employed earnings.
Work Environment
# Workers Employed
7,690% Employed Full Time
48%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions
- Working with machinery and power tools can be a source of injury
- Workers may be exposed to noise and vibration
Career Pathways
There is some movement among the various types of installers and servicers in this group.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Some secondary school education is usually required
- On-the-job training and several months of related installing, repairing or servicing experience are usually required
- A driver's licence may be required
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
- Academic/Basic Upgrading
Skills
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Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
7,690Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 150 | 1.9% |
| Kootenay | 175 | 2.3% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 4,590 | 59.6% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 40 | 0.5% |
| Northeast | 40 | 0.5% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 1,340 | 17.4% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 1,355 | 17.6% |
Labour Market Outlook
The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.
Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
2,550Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 40 | 0.8% |
| Kootenay | 40 | 0.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 1,710 | 1.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 0 | -2.0% |
| Northeast | 0 | -1.8% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 490 | 1.2% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 280 | 0.2% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Construction | 1,780 |
| Retail Trade | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 150 |
| Business, Building and Other Support Services | 100 |
| Wholesale Trade | 70 |
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