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      "summary": "Install, repair, and maintain locks, safes, and access control systems for residential, commercial, and institutional properties",
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        "job_name": "Locksmiths & Safe Repairers",
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      "title": "Glazier: job_overview",
      "summary": "Install glass products in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings including windows, skylights, and storefronts",
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        "what_it_is": "Install glass in windows, skylights, store fronts, and display cases, or on surfaces, such as building fronts, interior walls, ceilings, and tabletops",
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      "summary": "Install insulating materials in buildings to improve energy efficiency and soundproofing",
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        "job_name": "Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, & Wall",
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      "summary": "Apply pesticides and treatments to control and eliminate pests in residential, commercial, and agricultural settings",
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        "job_name": "Pest Control Workers",
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      "title": "Septic Tank Installer/Technician: job_overview",
      "summary": "Clean, repair, and maintain septic tanks, sewer lines, and drainage systems for residential and commercial properties",
      "body": "Clean, repair, and maintain septic tanks, sewer lines, and drainage systems for residential and commercial properties\n\nWhat My Next Move (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Salary: $49,880 | $37,040 | $73,490”\n\nNote: SOC code 47-4071; Job Zone 1-2, bright outlook; also called drain cleaners and service technicians",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "My Next Move (O*NET)",
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      "subject": "Septic Tank Installer/Technician",
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        "job_name": "Septic Tank Servicers & Sewer Pipe Cleaners",
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        "where_to_find_work": "Septic service companies, municipal utilities, self-employed, construction companies",
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      "title": "Well Drilling Operator: job_overview",
      "summary": "Operate drilling equipment to tap subsurface water and salt deposits, remove core samples, and facilitate mineral extraction",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "subject": "Well Drilling Operator",
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        "job_name": "Earth Drillers",
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        "startup_cost": "High ($10,000-$50,000 for drilling rigs and equipment)",
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        "adjacent_jobs": "Mining equipment operators, water well drillers, construction drillers, rotary drill operators"
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      "title": "Sign Installer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Install signs, billboards, and structural signage for commercial and residential properties",
      "body": "Install signs, billboards, and structural signage for commercial and residential properties\n\nWhat My Next Move (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Salary: $49,400 | $37,440 | $78,810”\n\nNote: SOC code 47-2141; Job Zone 1-2, average outlook",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "My Next Move (O*NET)",
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      "subject": "Sign Installer",
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        "job_name": "Painters, Construction & Maintenance",
        "category": "finishing_trades",
        "what_it_is": "Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns",
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      "title": "Chimney Sweep: job_overview",
      "summary": "Clean and maintain chimney flues, vents, and fireplaces to ensure safe operation and prevent fire hazards",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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      "subject": "Chimney Sweep",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
      "applies_to_scope": "Chimney sweeping is typically a subset of chimney repair/heating contractor services; no separate SOC code found",
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        "job_name": "Etchers & Engravers",
        "category": "specialized_trades",
        "what_it_is": "Engrave or etch metal, wood, rubber, or other materials; includes creating engraved items such as awards, gifts, identification plates, and circuit boards",
        "startup_cost": "Low ($200-$800 for basic cleaning tools)",
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        "where_to_find_work": "Homeowners, chimney repair companies, heating contractors, construction companies",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Chimney repair specialists, fireplace technicians, HVAC service technicians, masonry workers"
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      "title": "House Painter: job_overview",
      "summary": "Paint interior and exterior walls and surfaces of residential and commercial buildings",
      "body": "Paint interior and exterior walls and surfaces of residential and commercial buildings\n\nWhat My Next Move (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Salary: $49,400 | $37,440 | $78,810”\n\nNote: SOC code 47-2141; Job Zone 1-2, average outlook; most painters are self-employed",
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      "source_tier": "A",
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        "job_name": "Painters, Construction & Maintenance",
        "category": "finishing_trades",
        "what_it_is": "Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes, rollers, and spray guns; may remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "HVAC Technician: job_overview",
      "summary": "Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves",
      "body": "Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves\n\nWhat My Next Move (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Salary: $61,010 | $40,050 | $95,210”\n\nNote: SOC code 49-9021; Job Zone Three, bright outlook; one of highest injury rates of all occupations",
      "source_type": "official",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "My Next Move (O*NET)",
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      "subject": "HVAC Technician",
      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "US",
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        "job_name": "Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration Mechanics & Installers",
        "category": "mechanical_trades",
        "what_it_is": "Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves",
        "startup_cost": "Low to moderate ($1,000-$3,000 for tools and diagnostic equipment)",
        "skill_level": "Moderate (high school diploma/GED or certificate after high school usually needed; apprenticeship or associate's degree preferred)",
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        "where_to_find_work": "Construction contractors, HVAC service companies, heating and cooling companies, self-employed",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Sheet metal workers, refrigeration technicians, plumbing installers, electrical technicians"
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Carpet Installer: job_overview",
      "summary": "Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors; install padding and trim flooring materials",
      "body": "Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors; install padding and trim flooring materials\n\nWhat My Next Move (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Salary: $50,340 | $35,450 | $82,140”\n\nNote: SOC code 47-2041; Job Zone 1-2, below average outlook; self-employment common",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-07",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "My Next Move (O*NET)",
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        "job_name": "Carpet Installers",
        "category": "flooring_trades",
        "what_it_is": "Lay and install carpet from rolls or blocks on floors. Install padding and trim flooring materials",
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        "where_to_find_work": "Flooring companies, carpet dealers, home improvement stores, self-employed",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Hardwood floor installers, vinyl installers, tile setters, flooring contractors"
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      "id": "learn_r1724_job_discovery_trades_specialty_angle_marketplaces_cement_mason_12",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Cement Mason: job_overview",
      "summary": "Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools",
      "body": "Smooth and finish surfaces of poured concrete, such as floors, walks, sidewalks, roads, or curbs using a variety of hand and power tools\n\nWhat My Next Move (O*NET) actually says:\n\n“Salary: $57,020 | $39,190 | $85,480”\n\nNote: SOC code 47-2051; Job Zone 1-2, below average outlook; work weather-dependent",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/47-2051.00",
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