Comparisons of Job Characteristics
Focus Occupation:
Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012)
Associated Occupation:
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012)
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| << | Associated occupation element is much lower |
| < | Associated occupation element is lower |
| 0 | Associated 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 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012) Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012) |
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| 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 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012) Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012) |
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| 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 | ||||
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| Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012) Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012) |
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| 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 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012) Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012) |
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| Work Activities | Exclusivity of Activity | |
| Move or fit heavy objects | 8 | |
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 | |
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| Focus Occupation: Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012) Associated Occupation: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2012) |
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| Tools and Technologies | Exclusivity | |
| 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.

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