National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
7 - Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
This broad category comprises middle management occupations in trades, transportation and equipment, as well as occupations such as technical trades and transportation officers and controllers; general trades; mail and message distribution, other transport equipment operators and related maintenance workers; and helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers.
73 - General trades
This major group comprises general trades. These occupations come with Training, Education, Experience and Responsibility (TEER) identified as TEER 3. Occupations classified in TEER 3, as those included in this group with a 3 as the second digit of their code, typically require completion of a post-secondary education program of less than two years at community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP; or completion of an apprenticeship training program of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training, training courses or specific work experience with some secondary school education; or the accumulation of several years of experience in a related occupation found in TEER 4, when applicable (TEER 4 includes occupations with a 4 as a second digit in their code).
732 - Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers
This sub-major group comprises building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers, including residential and commercial installers and servicers; general building maintenance workers and building superintendents; pest controllers and fumigators; and other repairers and servicers.
7320 - Building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers
This minor group comprises building maintenance installers, servicers and repairers, including residential and commercial installers and servicers; general building maintenance workers and building superintendents; pest controllers and fumigators; and other repairers and servicers. They are employed by companies specializing in specific product installation and service; water filtration and distribution plants and waste treatment plants; gas distribution companies; pest control companies; and product specialty repair shops and service establishments; or they may be self-employed.
73200 - Residential and commercial installers and servicers
Residential and commercial installers and servicers install and service a wide variety of interior and exterior prefabricated products such as windows, doors, electrical appliances, water heaters, fences, play structures and septic and irrigation systems at residential, commercial or institutional properties. They are employed by companies specializing in specific product installation and service.
Illustrative example(s)
- aluminum window installer
- eavestrough installer
- electric appliance installer
- exterior cladder
- fence erector
- hot tub installer
- irrigation technician - installation and maintenance
- kitchen cupboard and vanity installer
- recreation structure erector
- siding installer
- sign installer
- swimming pool installer
- water conditioner servicer
- water heater servicer
- window installer
Exclusion(s)
- Appliance servicers and repairers (See 72421 Appliance servicers and repairers)
- Central air conditioner installer (See 72402 Heating, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics)
- Floor covering supervisor (See 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)
- Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (See 72301 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers)
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Read blueprints or work order specifications to determine layout and installation procedures
- Measure and mark guidelines to be used for installations
- Install, repair and service interior prefabricated products such as doors, windows, kitchen cupboards, bathroom vanities, water heaters and household appliances using hand and power tools
- Install, repair and service exterior prefabricated products such as siding, shutters, awnings, fencing, decks, septic and irrigation systems, signs and play structures using hand and power tools.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
- On-the-job training and several months of related installing, repairing or servicing experience are usually required.
- A driver's licence may be required.
Additional information
- There is some mobility among the various types of installers and servicers in this unit group.
73201 - General building maintenance workers and building superintendents
General building maintenance workers perform tasks related to the general maintenance of buildings. They execute minor repair work, maintain equipment and installations and perform preventive inspection of systems relating to building mechanics. Building superintendents employed in large establishments are responsible for the operation of the establishment and may also supervise other workers. They are employed by office and apartment building management companies, condominium corporations, educational institutions, health care facilities, recreational and shopping facilities, religious, industrial and other establishments.
Illustrative example(s)
- apartment building maintenance worker
- building operator - maintenance
- building superintendent
Exclusion(s)
- Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners (See 65312 Janitors, caretakers and heavy-duty cleaners)
- Other repairers and servicers (See 73209 Other repairers and servicers)
- Residential and commercial installers and servicers (See 73200 Residential and commercial installers and servicers)
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs
- Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment and make minor purchases as required
- Respond to requests from residents for minor repairs
- Perform daily inspections on the building systems
- Provide general assistance to skilled trade persons such as mechanics, electricians, carpenters and plumbers
- Coordinate the preparation of housing units prior to the arrival of new residents
- Ensure that security and safety measures are in place in the establishment
- May advertise vacancies, show apartments and offices to prospective tenants and collect rent
- May process lease or rental applications, including completion of background and credit checks
- May move heavy furniture, equipment and supplies
- May supervise other workers.
Employment requirements
- Secondary school education is usually required.
- Previous maintenance experience may be required.
- A journeyman/woman certificate in one or more of the trades or a building operator certificate may be required for building superintendents.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with additional training or experience.
73202 - Pest controllers and fumigators
Pest controllers and fumigators inspect buildings and outside areas for pest infestation and spray chemical treatments to kill noxious and destructive insects, rodents and other pests or set cage traps to capture and remove animals. They are employed by pest control companies, or they may be self-employed.
Illustrative example(s)
- animal control trapper
- pest control operator
- pest control service representative
- pest control technician
- pest controller
- pest exterminator
- pest fumigator
Exclusion(s)
- Pest control supervisor (See 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect buildings and outside areas at regular intervals or at specific request of property owner to detect signs of infestation
- Determine type of treatment required and provide estimate of costs to clients
- Prepare and spray chemical mixture on infested areas using mechanical or electric sprayer to kill insects, rodents and other pests
- Fumigate households
- Place and set traps to capture and remove animals, such as skunks or raccoons
- Install animal control barriers such as needle strips, netting and other devices to keep animals off property
- Clean out areas that harbour pests using rakes, shovels, brooms or mops
- Advise clients on how to prevent pest infestation.
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school is usually required.
- Completion of courses in pest control or extermination or several months of on-the-job training are usually required.
- Provincial pesticide applicator licence is required in all provinces.
Additional information
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
73209 - Other repairers and servicers
Other repairers and servicers repair and service a wide variety of products, such as cameras, scales, musical instruments, coin machines, vending machines, sporting goods and other miscellaneous products and equipment. They are employed by product specialty repair shops and service establishments.
Illustrative example(s)
- bicycle repairer
- camera repairer
- meter repairer
- piano repairer
- scale repairer
- sewing machine servicer - domestic
- sporting goods repairer
- vending machine repairer
Exclusion(s)
- Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers (See 72014 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers)
- Locksmith (See 72999 Other technical trades and related occupations)
Main duties
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Inspect products to determine the requirement for repair
- Repair or replace defective or worn-out parts and components using hand, power or specially designed tools
- Test and adjust repaired products for proper functioning
- Perform routine maintenance
- May calibrate products using hand tools.
Employment requirements
- Some secondary school education is usually required.
- Completion of college or other courses relevant to a particular equipment or product repair
or
Completion of several months of on-the-job training is usually required.
Additional information
- Some mobility may occur among workers in this unit group.
- Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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