{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:38:05.363Z","occupation":{"soc":"49-9012.00","title":"Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door","group":"Installation, Maintenance & Repair","sector":"23","jobZone":3,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical control devices and valves—including regulators, thermostats, and hydrants—across municipal utility, industrial, and commercial facility environments, spanning entry-level field work through organizational program leadership.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Maintenance records — complete accurately under direct supervision after routine valve inspections on commercial or municipal job sites.","Hand tools and power tools — identify and handle safely under close guidance during entry-level control device disassembly tasks.","Lubricants and oils — apply to designated wearing surfaces of mechanical parts following written procedures on a supervised work order.","Basic valve components — recognize and name correctly while assisting experienced technicians during equipment teardown in the field.","Safety protocols and PPE requirements — follow consistently when working near pressurized control systems or using cutting torches.","Work orders and technical manuals — read and interpret basic instructions to prepare materials before beginning an assigned repair task.","Simple troubleshooting checklists — use step-by-step to identify obvious faults in thermostats or regulators under technician oversight.","Oral instructions from lead technicians — listen actively and confirm understanding before performing assigned installation or maintenance steps.","Material usage logs — record quantities of parts and supplies consumed during repair tasks into paper or digital maintenance forms.","Basic hand-tool care and storage — perform after each shift to maintain readiness of wrenches, pliers, and cutting equipment on site."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Maintenance and test result documentation — prepare completely and accurately in enterprise resource planning or spreadsheet software following routine service calls.","Mechanical control devices and valves — disassemble, inspect, and reassemble independently using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches on standard repair assignments.","Wearing surfaces of mechanical parts — lubricate systematically using appropriate oils or lubricants based on manufacturer specifications during scheduled preventive maintenance.","Equipment malfunctions in regulators and hydrants — diagnose using deductive reasoning and troubleshooting techniques with reduced oversight in municipal utility settings.","Operations monitoring data — review and interpret instrumentation readings to detect abnormal conditions in control system performance during routine shifts.","Quality control checks — conduct on completed valve repairs to verify that system pressures and component tolerances meet established standards before return to service.","Technical reports and maintenance logs — write clearly to communicate repair outcomes and part replacements to supervisors and facility records systems.","Coordination with other trades and crew members — exercise during multi-craft installation projects to sequence work and avoid conflicts on active job sites.","CAD drawings and engineering diagrams — read and apply when installing or replacing control components in accordance with approved system layouts.","Customer and stakeholder inquiries — respond to with clear, professional verbal communication regarding service timelines and equipment status in field or facility environments."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex valve and control device failures — troubleshoot autonomously across the full range of regulator, thermostat, and hydrant types using advanced diagnostic reasoning in high-pressure utility or industrial environments.","Comprehensive maintenance records including test results and material usage — manage and audit using ERP or database software to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance across multiple work orders.","Non-routine disassembly and repair situations — resolve independently, selecting optimal tool combinations including cutting torches and precision hand tools when standard procedures are insufficient.","Preventive and corrective lubrication programs — design and execute for mechanical control systems to extend service life and reduce unplanned downtime in large facility or distribution network settings.","Quality control analyses — perform on repaired and newly installed control systems, interpreting test data to certify readiness and document findings for regulatory or client reporting.","Judgment calls on equipment replacement versus repair — make independently by evaluating component condition, cost, and system criticality under time-sensitive field conditions.","Critical thinking during emergency system failures — apply to assess risk, isolate affected zones, and restore safe operation of control valves in public safety or industrial environments.","Project management software and analytical tools — use to plan, schedule, and track complex valve installation or replacement projects from scope definition through closeout.","Inductive reasoning across recurring failure patterns — apply to identify systemic equipment or installation deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to engineering or management teams.","Training and technical guidance — provide informally to apprentices and junior technicians during field repairs, demonstrating correct technique for disassembly, lubrication, and documentation."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Organizational maintenance strategy for control and valve systems — develop and implement across an entire service territory or facility portfolio to optimize reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance.","Technical standards and quality control frameworks — establish for valve installation, repair, and documentation practices, setting benchmarks used across all crews and subcontractors.","Workforce development programs — design and lead for apprentices through journeyman-level technicians, incorporating hands-on repair, troubleshooting, and documentation competencies aligned to industry certifications.","Cross-functional engineering and operations teams — coordinate at the organizational level to align control system upgrade projects with public safety requirements and capital planning cycles.","Enterprise resource planning and data systems — oversee configuration and use for maintenance tracking, ensuring that test results, material usage, and repair histories support data-driven decision making.","Complex problem-solving initiatives — lead when systemic valve or regulator failures threaten service continuity, directing diagnosis, resource mobilization, and stakeholder communication at the executive level.","Procurement and vendor evaluation processes — guide for control devices, lubricants, and specialized tooling by applying deep mechanical and engineering technology knowledge to specification and selection decisions.","Safety culture and risk management policies — champion across the organization, embedding cautiousness, integrity, and attention to detail into standard operating procedures and crew accountability systems.","Regulatory and public safety compliance audits — direct and represent the organization during external inspections of valve and control system programs, resolving findings and implementing corrective action plans.","Operational performance metrics for maintenance programs — define, monitor, and report to senior leadership, using analytical software and trend data to drive continuous improvement across installation and repair functions."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}