What they do
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Install or repair solar energy systems designed to collect, store, and circulate solar-heated water for residential, commercial or industrial use.
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Installer, Solar Energy Technician, Solar Hot Water Installer (SHW Installer), Solar Installer, Solar Maintenance Technician, Solar System Installer, Solar Technician, Solar Thermal Installer
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Wages
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| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters* |
| Vermont - 2023 |
| Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
| 10% |
$ 22.26 |
n/a |
| 25% |
$ 23.04 |
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| Median |
$ 28.59 |
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| 75% |
$ 35.65 |
n/a |
| 90% |
$ 39.83 |
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| Average |
$ 29.61 |
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Industries of Employment
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters* |
| United States - 2020 |
| Industry | Percent of total |
- Specialty trade contractors
| 66% |
| 10% |
- Construction of buildings
| 4% |
- Heavy and civil engineering construction
| 4% |
- Administrative and support services
| 2% |
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Knowledge
| People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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- Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
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- Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
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- English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
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- Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
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Skills
| People in this career often have these skills: |
- Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
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- Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Active Listening
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.
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- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Interests
| People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Styles
| People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
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- Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
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Tasks
| On the job, you would: |
- Test operation or functionality of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control systems.
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- Apply weather seal, such as pipe flashings and sealants, to roof penetrations and structural devices.
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- Install solar collector mounting devices on tile, asphalt, shingle, or built-up gravel roofs, using appropriate materials and penetration methods.
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- Install copper or plastic plumbing using pipes, fittings, pipe cutters, acetylene torches, solder, wire brushes, sand cloths, flux, plastic pipe cleaners, or plastic glue.
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- Identify plumbing, electrical, environmental, or safety hazards associated with solar thermal installations.
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Projected Employment
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| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters* |
| Vermont |
| 2020 employment |
1,065 |
| 2030 employment |
1,172 |
Annual percent change
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1.0% |
Annual projected job openings
(due to change and separations) |
124 |
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Education and Experience:
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters* |
- Typical education needed for entry
High school diploma or equivalent
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
Apprenticeship
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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- Physical activity is Very Important
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- Level of activity is High
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Job Zone
| Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
| How much education do most people in this career have? |
| Education level |  | Percent of
U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree
or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or
post-BA certificate | | 11% |
| Bachelor's degree | | 11% |
| Associate's degree | | 2% |
Certificate or some college,
no degree | | 32% |
High school diploma
or equivalent | | 43% |
| Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Licensing
| Vermont may require an occupational license: |
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Abilities
| People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
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- Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
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- Extent Flexibility
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Work Activities
| In general, what you might do: |
- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
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- Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
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- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
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Detailed Work Activities
| What you might do in a day: |
- Inspect plumbing systems or fixtures.
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- Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.
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- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
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- Apply sealants or other protective coatings.
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- Install solar energy systems.
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Other Resources
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