Technical skills
Repairers use various tools and measuring instruments to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
Repairers (Office Equipment)
Descriptions & Duties
- Repairers (Office Equipment) install, repair, and maintain office equipment that businesses use e.g. photocopying machines, fax machines.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:1 (Max:5)
Skill is rarely required
Trade Specific Competencies
Analytical skills
Repairers often face problems with no standard solution. They have to evaluate different possible solutions.
Customer service skills
Repairers must be able to communicate effectively with customers and ensure that the customers satisfy with their services.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- Secondary school education
Professional qualification
- Completion of training courses related to electrical appliances maintenance and repairing is an advantage
Experience
- 1-2 years relevant working experience is preferable
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$30,000
Monthly Salary $10,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$60,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$70,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 5-8
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 8-10
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Repairers work full time and sometimes work overtime or irregular hours.
Tools
- Cleaning brushes
- Electric Drills
- End cut pliers
- Multimeters
- Protective gloves
- Utility knives
