Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Regulators, thermostats, hydrants, meters, and other devices that govern gas, water, or electricity are installed, taken apart, and repaired with hand tools, power tools, or a cutting torch. Wearing surfaces are oiled so parts keep moving freely. Each job is written up: test results, materials used, and what was fixed. People who like precise, hands-on repair, logging every test, and judging a device by how it behaves tend to fit.
Typical education: High School Diploma or GED
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$74'340
Median Wage Market Position
$74'340
What you might do
- Install electric meters and gas regulators
- Open up valves, thermostats, and hydrants
- Repair safety valves and flow-control devices
- Oil worn spots on regulators and valves
- Write down test results and parts used
- Cut and shape metal parts with a torch
Skills that matter
- Judgment calls on failed valves
- Tear-down of thermostats and hydrants
- Listening for pressure and flow complaints
- Plain talk about meter repairs
- Written logs of tests and repairs
- Lubrication of wearing mechanical parts
AI & the future of this role
Valves, regulators, and thermostats sit in piping and equipment that must be adjusted or replaced under real operating conditions. Software might assist with troubleshooting charts, while calibration, leak checks, and code-aware installs are likely to remain hands-on.
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