73200 – Residential and commercial installers and servicers
Lead statement
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.
Main 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.
Example job titles
window air conditioner installer · aluminum awning installer · aluminum siding installer · aluminum window installer · aluminum door and window installer · aluminum door installer · antenna installer - electronic equipment · satellite dish installer · automatic door system installer and servicer · automatic door system servicer · automatic garage door installer · awning installer · awning erector · basket weave fence erector · billboard erector · chain link fence erector · exterior cladder · kitchen cupboard and vanity installer · vanity and kitchen cupboard installer · deck builder · deck installer · dental equipment installer-servicer · dishwasher installer · dock builder-installer · residential room air conditioner installer · overhead door installer · drapery hanger · drapery installer · curtain installer · duct installer · duct installer - construction · eavestrough installer · electric appliance installer · electrical appliance installer · electric sign erector · neon sign erector · sign erector · air treatment installer · exterior trimmer - building · fence builder
Wages (per hour)
| Province / territory | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $18.65 | $26.00 | $40.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $18.00 | $23.00 | $30.00 |
| Nova Scotia | $16.88 | $22.50 | $36.00 |
| New Brunswick | $20.00 | $27.00 | $32.00 |
| Quebec | $20.00 | $25.75 | $40.00 |
| Ontario | $18.00 | $25.00 | $40.00 |
| Manitoba | $17.00 | $26.00 | $32.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $18.00 | $25.00 | $31.50 |
| Alberta | $18.00 | $26.25 | $44.00 |
| British Columbia | $20.00 | $30.00 | $43.53 |
Source: Job Bank wages, 2025 release (ESDC). Low and high are the 10th and 90th percentiles.
Occupation details: ESDC OaSIS 2025, based on NOC 2021.