Comparisons of Job Characteristics

Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012)
Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012)


<<Associated occupation element is much lower
<Associated occupation element is lower
0Associated occupation element is at a similar level
>Associated occupation element is at a higher level
>>Associated occupation element is at a much higher level

 

Knowledge Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    60
Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012)
Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012)
Focus Occupation’s Key Knowledge Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Focus Occupation’s Rating Associated Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Associated Occupation
Customer and Personal Service 11.3 13.6 8.0 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Mechanical 6.8 11.1 3.1 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Public Safety and Security 6.9 8.9 6.3 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Chemistry 4.8 8.3 5.7 << Extensive education and/or training may be required
Biology 3.7 7.5 2.7 << Extensive education and/or training may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Skills Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    61
Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012)
Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012)
Focus Occupation’s Key Skills Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Focus Occupation’s Rating Associated Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Associated Occupation
Operation and Control 5.4 8.2 1.2 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Operation Monitoring 6.6 8.2 2.7 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Equipment Maintenance 3.5 6.2 1.0 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required
Repairing 3.4 5.1 1.0 << Extensive development of skills in this area may be required

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Abilities Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:    69
Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012)
Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012)
Focus Occupation’s Key Abilities Elements Average Rating, All Occupations Focus Occupation’s Rating Associated Occupation’s Rating Evaluation of Associated Occupation
Control Precision 6.6 10.1 3.4 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Arm-Hand Steadiness 6.8 9.9 6.4 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Manual Dexterity 6.5 9.7 5.5 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Multilimb Coordination 6.0 9.1 4.9 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Depth Perception 5.3 8.5 1.8 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Static Strength 5.0 7.9 5.2 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Rate Control 3.8 7.2 1.0 << Extensive improvement in abilities may be required
Stamina 4.0 5.8 5.5 0 Current ability level may be sufficient

The maximum possible rating is 25.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Activities that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   45
Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012)
Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012)
Work Activities Exclusivity of Activity
Move or fit heavy objects8

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily perform all of the listed activities. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the activity is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations engage in that activity.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.

Tools and Technologies that Both Occupations Have in Common Similarity of Focus Occupation to Associated Occupation:   n/a
Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012)
Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012)
Tools and TechnologiesExclusivity
Tools and technology data is unavailable for one or both occupations.

Not all positions in these occupations will necessarily use all of the listed tools and technologies. The exclusivity rating is an indication of how unique the tool or technology is amongst all occupations. The maximum rating is 100. High scores indicate that only a small number of occupations use that tool or technology.

Source: Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section analysis of O*NET (Occupation Information Network) data.