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 and irrigation systems at residential, commercial or institutional properties. They are employed by companies specializing in specific product installation and service.
This group performs 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 and irrigation systems, signs and play structures using hand and power tools.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$37,541
$56,311
$78,210
Job openings
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British Columbia
1,215expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
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.
Additional information
There is some mobility among the various types of installers and servicers in this unit group.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience required
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.