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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.


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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

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[58 KB]
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2600 – ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

2600

Introduction to the Electronic Equipment Installation and Maintenance Family

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[115 KB]

2602

Electronic Measurement Equipment Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[80 KB]

2604

Electronics Mechanic

Adobe Acrobat Version
[97 KB]

2606

Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Adobe Acrobat Version
[88 KB]

2610

Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[66 KB]
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2800 – ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

2805

Electrician

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[68 KB]

2810

High Voltage Electrician

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[54 KB]

2854

Electrical Equipment Repairing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[66 KB]

2892

Aircraft Electrician

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[65 KB]
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3100 – FABRIC AND LEATHER WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

3105

Fabric Working

Adobe Acrobat Version
[93 KB]

3106

Upholstering

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[48 KB]

3111

Sewing Machine Operating

Adobe Acrobat Version
[56 KB]
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3300 – INSTRUMENT WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

3306

Optical Instrument Repairing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[61 KB]

3314

Instrument Making

Adobe Acrobat Version
[57 KB]

3359

Instrument Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[72 KB]
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3400 – MACHINE TOOL WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

3414

Machining

Adobe Acrobat Version
[81 KB]

3416

Toolmaking

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[40 KB]

3428

Die Sinking

Adobe Acrobat Version
[27 KB]
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3500 – GENERAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

3502

Laboring

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[72 KB]

3511

Laboratory Working

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[48 KB]

3546

Railroad Repairing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[44 KB]

3566

Custodial Working

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[30 KB]
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3600 – STRUCTURAL AND FINISHING WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

3602

Cement Finishing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[31 KB]

3603

Masonry

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[36 KB]

3605

Plastering

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[28 KB]

3606

Roofing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[34 KB]

3610

Insulating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[39 KB]

3653

Asphalt Working

Adobe Acrobat Version
[31 KB]
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3700 – METAL PROCESSING GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

3703

Welding

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[62 KB]

3711

Electroplating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[43 KB]
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3800 – METAL WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

3802

Metal Forging

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[53 KB]

3806

Sheet Metal Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[53 KB]

3808

Boilermaking

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[34 KB]

3809

Mobile Equipment Metal Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[41 KB]

3820

Shipfitting

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[34 KB]

3869

Metal Forming Machine Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[59 KB]
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3900 – MOTION PICTURE, RADIO, TELEVISION, AND SOUND EQUIPMENT OPERATING GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

3910

Motion Picture Projection

Adobe Acrobat Version
[31 KB]
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4100 – PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

4102

Painting

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[43 KB]

4104

Sign Painting

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[48 KB]
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4200 – PLUMBING AND PIPEFITTING GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

4204

Pipefitting

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[39 KB]

4206

Plumbing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[50 KB]
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4300 – PLIABLE MATERIALS WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

4352

Plastic Fabricating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[77 KB]
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4400 – PRINTING GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

4402

Bindery Working

Adobe Acrobat Version
[88 KB]

4405

Film Assembly-Stripping

Adobe Acrobat Version
[56 KB]

4413

Negative Engraving

Adobe Acrobat Version
[66 KB]

4414

Offset Photography

Adobe Acrobat Version
[127 KB]

4416

Offset Platemaking

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[161 KB]

4417

Offset Press Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[151 KB]
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4600 – WOOD WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

4602

Blocking and Bracing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[55 KB]

4604

Wood Working

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[55 KB]

4605

Wood Crafting

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[41 KB]

4607

Carpentry

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[53 KB]

4616

Patternmaking

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[27 KB]
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4700 – GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

4714

Model Making

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[62 KB]

4742

Utility Systems Repairing - Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[83 KB]

4749

Maintenance Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[117 KB]

4754

Cemetery Caretaking

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[169 KB]
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4800 – GENERAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

4804

Locksmithing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[61 KB]

4805

Medical Equipment Repairing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[48 KB]

4806

Office Appliance Repairing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[42 KB]

4819

Bowling Equipment Repairing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[43 KB]

4850

Bearing Reconditioning

Adobe Acrobat Version
[752 KB]
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5000 – PLANT AND ANIMAL WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

5003

Gardening

Adobe Acrobat Version
[55 KB]

5026

Pest Controlling

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[65 KB]

5031

Insects Production Working

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[50 KB]

5048

Animal Caretaking

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[45 KB]
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5200 – MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

5210

Rigging

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[46 KB]

5220

Shipwright

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[45 KB]
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5300 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

5306

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[60 KB]

5309

Heating and Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[61 KB]

5313

Elevator Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[52 KB]

5334

Marine Machinery Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[100 KB]

5350

Production Machinery Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[95 KB]

5352

Industrial Equipment Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[84 KB]

5378

Powered Support Systems Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[81 KB]
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5400 – INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT OPERATION GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

5402

Boiler Plant Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[69 KB]

5406

Utility Systems Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[63 KB]

5407

Electric Power Controlling

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[59 KB]

5408

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[78 KB]

5409

Water Treatment Plant Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[56 KB]

5413

Fuel Distribution System Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[57 KB]

5415

Air Conditioning Equipment Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[56 KB]

5423

Sandblasting

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[43 KB]

5426

Lock and Dam Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[36 KB]

5438

Elevator Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[34 KB]
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5700 – TRANSPORTATION/MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATION GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

5703

Motor Vehicle Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[86 KB]

5704

Fork Lift Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[46 KB]

5705

Tractor Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[89 KB]

5716

Engineering Equipment Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[34 KB]

5725

Crane Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[43 KB]

5729

Drill Rig Operating

Adobe Acrobat Version
[62 KB]

5736

Braking-Switching and Conducting

Adobe Acrobat Version
[52 KB]

5737

Locomotive Engineering

Adobe Acrobat Version
[41 KB]

5738

Railroad Maintenance Vehicle Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[58 KB]

5786

Small Craft Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[124KB]
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5800 – TRANSPORTATION/MOBILE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

5803

Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[68 KB]

5806

Mobile Equipment Servicing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[53 KB]

5823

Automotive Mechanic

Adobe Acrobat Version
[66 KB]
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6500 – AMMUNITION, EXPLOSIVES, AND TOXIC MATERIALS WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

6502

Explosives Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[61 KB]

6505

Munitions Destroying

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[21 KB]

6517

Explosives Test Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[37 KB]
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6600 – ARMAMENT WORK GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

6605

Artillery Repairing

Adobe Acrobat Version
[59 KB]

6610

Small Arms Repairing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[44 KB]

6641

Ordnance Equipment Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[50 KB]

6652

Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[38 KB]
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6900 – WAREHOUSING AND STOCK HANDLING GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

6904

Tools and Parts Attending

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[45 KB]

6907

Materials Handler

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[60 KB]

6910

Materials Expediting

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[48 KB]

6912

Materials Examining and Identifying

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[59 KB]

6913

Hazardous Waste Disposing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[58 KB]

6914

Store Working

Adobe Acrobat Version
[43 KB]
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7000 – PACKING AND PROCESSING GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

7002

Packing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[56 KB]

7006

Preservation Servicing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[50 KB]

7009

Equipment Cleaning

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[46 KB]

7010

Parachute Packing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[45 KB]
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7300 – LAUNDRY, DRY CLEANING, AND PRESSING GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

7304

Laundry Working

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[33 KB]

7305

Laundry Machine Operating

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[32 KB]

7306

Pressing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[30 KB]
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7400 – FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

7402

Baking

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[28 KB]

7404

Cooking

Adobe Acrobat Version
[52 KB]

7405

Bartending

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[31 KB]

7407

Meatcutting

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[42 KB]

7408

Food Service Working

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[53 KB]

7420

Waiter

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[25 KB]
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7600 – PERSONAL SERVICES GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

7603

Barbering

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[25 KB]

7641

Beautician

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[26 KB]
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8200 – FLUID SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

8255

Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[68 KB]

8268

Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[38 KB]
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8600 – ENGINE OVERHAUL GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

8602

Aircraft Engine Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[83 KB]
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8800 – AIRCRAFT OVERHAUL GROUP

Series

Occupation

Standard

8840

Aircraft Mechanical Parts Repairing

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[60 KB]

8852

Aircraft Mechanic

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[66 KB]

8862

Aircraft Attending

 Adobe Acrobat Version
[44 KB]