Service Occupations
Amusement and recreation attendants
(O*NET 39-3091.00)
Perform a variety of attending duties at amusement or recreation facilities. May schedule use of recreations facilities, maintain and provide equipment to participants of sporting events or recreational pursuits, or operate amusement concessions and rides.
- 2000 employment: 197,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Animal control workers
(O*NET 33-9011.00)
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
2000 employment: 8,600
Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
Baggage porters and bellhops
(O*NET 39-6011.00)
Handle baggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels or similar establishments.
- 2000 employment: 51,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Concierges
(O*NET 39-6012.00)
Assist patrons at hotel, apartment or office building with personal services. May take messages, arrange or give advice on transportation, business services or entertainment, or monitor guest requests for housekeeping and maintenance.
2000 employment: 18,000
Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
Costume, locker room, and other attendants
(O*NET 39-3092.00, 39-3093.00)
Select, fit and take care of costumes for cast members, and aid entertainers. Provide personal items to patrons or customers in locker rooms, dressing rooms, or coatrooms.
- 2000 employment: 24,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Crossing guards
(O*NET 33-9091.00)
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets, schools, railroad crossings, or construction sites.
- 2000 employment: 74,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: More slowly than average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
First-line supervisors/ managers of food preparation and serving workers
(O*NET 35-1012.00)
Supervise workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
- 2000 employment: 649,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Work experience in a related occupation
First-line supervisors/managers of personal service workers
(O*NET 39-1021.00)
Supervise and coordinate activities of personal service workers, such as supervisors of flight attendants, hairdressers, or caddies.
- 2000 employment: 125,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Work experience in a related occupation
First-line supervisors/managers, protective service workers, except police, fire, and correctional officers
(O*NET 33-1099.99)
All protective services supervisors who are not supervisors of protective service workers, correctional officers, police and detectives, or fire fighting and prevention workers.
- 2000 employment: 61,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Faster than the average
- Most significant source of training: Work experience in a related occupation
Funeral attendants
(O*NET 39-4021.00)
Perform a variety of tasks during a funeral, such as placing casket in parlor or chapel prior to service; arranging floral offerings or lights around casket; directing or escorting mourners; closing casket; and issuing and storing funeral equipment.
- 2000 employment: 26,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Massage therapists
(O*NET 31-9011.00)
Massage customers for hygienic or remedial purposes.
- 2000 employment: 34,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Postsecondary vocational award
Medical equipment preparers
(O*NET 31-9093.00)
Prepare, sterilize, install, or clean laboratory or healthcare equipment. May perform routine laboratory tasks and operate or inspect equipment.
- 2000 employment: 33,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Motion picture projectionists
(O*NET 39-3021.00)
Set up and operate motion picture projection and related sound reproduction equipment.
- 2000 employment: 11,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: A decline
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Parking enforcement workers
(O*NET 33-3041.00)
Patrol assigned area, such as public parking lot or section of city to issue tickets to overtime parking violators and illegally parked vehicles.
- 2000 employment: 8,600
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Residential advisors
(O*NET 39-9041.00)
Coordinate activities for residents of boarding schools, college fraternities or sororities, college dormitories, or similar establishments. Order supplies and determine need to maintenance, repairs, and furnishings. May maintain household records and assign rooms. May refer residents to counseling resources if needed.
- 2000 employment: 44,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Tour and travel guides
(O*NET 39-6021.00, 39-6022.00)
Escort individuals or groups on sightseeing tours or through places of interest, such as industrial establishments, public buildings, and art galleries. Plan, organize, and conduct long distance cruises, tours, and expeditions for individuals or groups.
- 2000 employment: 44,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Transportation attendants, except flight attendants and baggage porters
(O*NET 39-6032.00)
Provide services to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers aboard ships, buses, trains, or within the station or terminal. Perform duties, such as greeting passengers, explaining the use of safety equipment, serving meals or beverages, or answering questions related to travel.
- 2000 employment: 23,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers
(O*NET 39-3031.00)
Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and locating such facilities as rest rooms and telephones.
- 2000 employment: 112,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers
(O*NET 31-9096.00)
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Excludes nonfarm animal caretakers.
- 2000 employment: 55,000
- Projected 2000-10 employment change: Much faster than average
- Most significant source of training: Short-term on-the-job training
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