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Job Grading Standards for
Trades, Craft, and Labor Positions

Job grading standards provide information used in determining the occupational series and title of jobs performing trades, craft, and labor work in the Federal Government. They also provide grading criteria for positions classified under the Federal Wage System (FWS).

If a series is not included in this list, we have not issued a specific job grading standard for that series. Documents on the Classifying Trades, Craft, and Labor Positions webpage provide series definitions and guidance on classifying jobs in series with no published standard.

Series Occupational Group

2500

Wire Communications Equipment Installation and Maintenance Group

2600

Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Group

2800

Electrical Installation and Maintenance Group

3100

Fabric and Leather Work Group

3300

Instrument Work Group

3400

Machine Tool Work Group

3500

General Services and Support Work Group

3600

Structural and Finishing Work Group

3700

Metal Processing Group

3800

Metal Work Group

3900

Motion Picture, Radio, Television, and Sound Equipment Operating Group

4100

Painting and Paperhanging Group

4200

Plumbing and Pipefitting Group

4300

Pliable Materials Work Group

4400

Printing Group

4600

Wood Work Group

4700

General Maintenance and Operations Work Group

4800

General Equipment Maintenance Group

5000

Plant and Animal Work Group

5200

Miscellaneous Occupations Group

5300

Industrial Equipment Maintenance Group

5400

Industrial Equipment Operation Group

5700

Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Group

5800

Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance Group

6500

Ammunition, Explosives, and Toxic Materials Work Group

6600

Armament Work Group

6900

Warehousing and Stock Handling Group

7000

Packing and Processing Group

7300

Laundry, Dry Cleaning, and Pressing Group

7400

Food Preparation and Serving Group

7600

Personal Services Group

8200

Fluid Systems Maintenance Group

8600

Engine Overhaul Group

8800

Aircraft Overhaul Group


2500 – WIRE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

2502

Telecommunications Mechanic

PDF Version
[58 KB]

2600 – ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

2600

Introduction to the Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Family

PDF Version
[115 KB]

2602

Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic

PDF Version
[80 KB]

2604

Electronics Mechanic

PDF Version
[97 KB]

2606

Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

PDF Version
[88 KB]

2610

Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

PDF Version
[66 KB]

2800 – ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

2805

Electrician

PDF Version
[68 KB]

2810

High Voltage Electrician

PDF Version
[54 KB]

2854

Electrical Equipment Repairing

PDF Version
[66 KB]

2892

Aircraft Electrician

PDF Version
[65 KB]

3100 – FABRIC AND LEATHER WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

3105

Fabric Working

PDF Version
[93 KB]

3106

Upholstering

PDF Version
[48 KB]

3111

Sewing Machine Operating

PDF Version
[56 KB]

3300 – INSTRUMENT WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

3306

Optical Instrument Repairing

PDF Version
[61 KB]

3314

Instrument Making

PDF Version
[57 KB]

3359

Instrument Mechanic

PDF Version
[72 KB]

3400 – MACHINE TOOL WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

3414

Machining

PDF Version
[81 KB]

3416

Toolmaking

PDF Version
[40 KB]

3428

Die Sinking

PDF Version
[27 KB]

3500 – GENERAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

3502

Laboring

PDF Version
[72 KB]

3511

Laboratory Working

PDF Version
[48 KB]

3546

Railroad Repairing

PDF Version
[44 KB]

3566

Custodial Working

PDF Version
[30 KB]

3600 – STRUCTURAL AND FINISHING WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

3602

Cement Finishing

PDF Version
[31 KB]

3603

Masonry

PDF Version
[36 KB]

3605

Plastering

PDF Version
[28 KB]

3606

Roofing

PDF Version
[34 KB]

3610

Insulating

PDF Version
[39 KB]

3700 – METAL PROCESSING GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

3703

Welding

PDF Version
[62 KB]

3711

Electroplating

PDF Version
[43 KB]

3800 – METAL WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

3802

Metal Forging

PDF Version
[53 KB]

3806

Sheet Metal Mechanic

PDF Version
[53 KB]

3808

Boilermaking

PDF Version
[34 KB]

3809

Mobile Equipment Metal Mechanic

PDF Version
[41 KB]

3820

Shipfitting

PDF Version
[34 KB]

3869

Metal Forming Machine Operating

PDF Version
[59 KB]

3900 – MOTION PICTURE, RADIO, TELEVISION, AND SOUND EQUIPMENT OPERATING GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

3910

Motion Picture Projection

PDF Version
[31 KB]

4100 – PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

4102

Painting

PDF Version
[43 KB]

4104

Sign Painting

PDF Version
[48 KB]

4200 – PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

4204

Pipefitting

PDF Version
[39 KB]

4206

Plumbing

PDF Version
[50 KB]

4300 – PLIABLE MATERIALS WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

4352

Plastic Fabricating

PDF Version
[77 KB]

4400 – PRINTING GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

4402

Bindery Working

PDF Version
[88 KB]

4413

Negative Engraving

PDF Version
[66 KB]

4414

Offset Photography

PDF Version
[127 KB]

4416

Offset Platemaking

PDF Version
[161 KB]

4417

Offset Press Operating

PDF Version
[151 KB]

4600 – WOOD WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

4602

Blocking and Bracing

PDF Version
[55 KB]

4604

Wood Working

PDF Version
[55 KB]

4605

Wood Crafting

PDF Version
[41 KB]

4607

Carpentry

PDF Version
[53 KB]

4616

Patternmaking

PDF Version
[27 KB]

4700 – GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

4714

Model Making

PDF Version
[62 KB]

4742

Utility Systems Repairing - Operating

PDF Version
[83 KB]

4749

Maintenance Mechanic

PDF Version
[117 KB]

4754

Cemetery Caretaking

PDF Version
[169 KB]

4800 – GENERAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

4804

Locksmithing

PDF Version
[61 KB]

4805

Medical Equipment Repairing

PDF Version
[48 KB]

4806

Office Appliance Repairing

PDF Version
[42 KB]

4819

Bowling Equipment Repairing

PDF Version
[43 KB]

4850

Bearing Reconditioning

PDF Version
[752 KB]

5000 – PLANT AND ANIMAL WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

5003

Gardening

PDF Version
[55 KB]

5026

Pest Controlling

PDF Version
[65 KB]

5031

Insects Production Working

PDF Version
[50 KB]

5048

Animal Caretaking

PDF Version
[45 KB]

5200 – MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

5210

Rigging

PDF Version
[46 KB]

5220

Shipwright

PDF Version
[45 KB]

5300 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

5306

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

PDF Version
[60 KB]

5309

Heating and Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic

PDF Version
[61 KB]

5313

Elevator Mechanic

PDF Version
[52 KB]

5334

Marine Machinery Mechanic

PDF Version
[100 KB]

5350

Production Machinery Mechanic

PDF Version
[95 KB]

5352

Industrial Equipment Mechanic

PDF Version
[84 KB]

5378

Powered Support Systems Mechanic

PDF Version
[81 KB]

5400 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

5402

Boiler Plant Operating

PDF Version
[69 KB]

5406

Utility Systems Operating

PDF Version
[63 KB]

5407

Electric Power Controlling

PDF Version
[59 KB]

5408

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operating

PDF Version
[78 KB]

5409

Water Treatment Plant Operating

PDF Version
[56 KB]

5413

Fuel Distribution System Operating

PDF Version
[57 KB]

5415

Air Conditioning Equipment Operating

PDF Version
[56 KB]

5423

Sandblasting

PDF Version
[43 KB]

5426

Lock and Dam Operating

PDF Version
[36 KB]

5438

Elevator Operating

PDF Version
[34 KB]

5700 – TRANSPORTATION/MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

5703

Motor Vehicle Operating

PDF Version
[86 KB]

5704

Fork Lift Operating

PDF Version
[46 KB]

5705

Tractor Operating

PDF Version
[89 KB]

5716

Engineering Equipment Operating

PDF Version
[34 KB]

5725

Crane Operating

PDF Version
[43 KB]

5729

Drill Rig Operating

PDF Version
[62 KB]

5736

Braking-Switching and Conducting

PDF Version
[52 KB]

5737

Locomotive Engineering

PDF Version
[41 KB]

5738

Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operating

PDF Version
[58 KB]

5786

Small Craft Operating

PDF Version
[124KB]

5800 – TRANSPORTATION/MOBILE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

5803

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

PDF Version
[68 KB]

5806

Mobile Equipment Servicing

PDF Version
[53 KB]

5823

Automotive Mechanic

PDF Version
[66 KB]

6500 – AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES, AND TOXIC MATERIALS WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

6502

Explosives Operating

PDF Version
[61 KB]

6505

Munitions Destroying

PDF Version
[21 KB]

6517

Explosives Test Operating

PDF Version
[37 KB]

6600 – ARMAMENT WORK GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

6605

Artillery Repairing

PDF Version
[59 KB]

6610

Small Arms Repairing

PDF Version
[44 KB]

6641

Ordnance Equipment Mechanic

PDF Version
[50 KB]

6652

Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic

PDF Version
[38 KB]

6900 – WAREHOUSING AND STOCK HANDLING GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

6904

Tools and Parts Attending

PDF Version
[45 KB]

6907

Materials Handler

PDF Version
[60 KB]

6910

Materials Expediting

PDF Version
[48 KB]

6912

Materials Examining and Identifying

PDF Version
[59 KB]

6913

Hazardous Waste Disposing

PDF Version
[58 KB]

6914

Store Working

PDF Version
[43 KB]

7000 – PACKING AND PROCESSING GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

7002

Packing

PDF Version
[56 KB]

7006

Preservation Servicing

PDF Version
[50 KB]

7009

Equipment Cleaning

PDF Version
[46 KB]

7300 – LAUNDRY, DRY CLEANING, AND PRESSING GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

7304

Laundry Working

PDF Version
[33 KB]

7305

Laundry Machine Operating

PDF Version
[32 KB]

7400 – FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

7402

Baking

PDF Version
[28 KB]

7404

Cooking

PDF Version
[52 KB]

7405

Bartending

PDF Version
[31 KB]

7407

Meatcutting

PDF Version
[42 KB]

7408

Food Service Working

PDF Version
[53 KB]

7420

Waiter

PDF Version
[25 KB]

7600 – PERSONAL SERVICES GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

7603

Barbering

PDF Version
[25 KB]

8200 – FLUID SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

8255

Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

PDF Version
[68 KB]

8268

Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

PDF Version
[38 KB]

8600 – ENGINE OVERHAUL GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

8602

Aircraft Engine Mechanic

PDF Version
[83 KB]

8800 – AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL GROUP

Series Occupation Standard

8840

Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairing

PDF Version
[60 KB]

8852

Aircraft Mechanic

PDF Version
[66 KB]

8862

Aircraft Attending

PDF Version
[44 KB]


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