Does not include non-data processing equipment repairers. There are approximately 505-615 computer service technicians currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. About 15-20 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Almost all employers require 6-48 months of prior experience.
Many employers are willing to accept training as a substitute for experience.
The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Many also recruit applicants through newspaper advertisments. Some fill openings through in-house promotion or transfer. Technical expertise and good communication skills may be important for career advancement.