In a typical work setting, appliance installers and repairers:

Interpersonal Relationships

• Have a high level of social contact. Installers and repairers speak with customers often, usually by telephone or face-to-face.
• Sometimes work as part of team, especially for large installations.

Physical Work Conditions

• Work indoors except when hooking up outdoor vents for appliances.
• Sometimes work in cramped places and get into awkward positions.
• Are sometimes exposed to explosive fumes when installing or repairing gas appliances.
• Are sometimes exposed to situations that may produce cuts or burns. Safety procedures greatly reduce the chance and degree of injury.
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• Sometimes wear gloves and other safety attire.
• May work physically near other workers.

Work Performance

• Must be sure that all details of the job are done according to local building codes. Errors could endanger the safety of homeowners.
• Regularly make decisions that impact customers or their own company's reputation. They often make these decisions independently.
• Usually set their own daily priorities.

Hours/Travel

• Usually work a standard 40-hour week.
• May be ""on-call"" in case of emergencies.