Other service support occupations

Overview

Workers in other service support occupations perform a range of services. They are employed in a wide variety of establishments: places of employment are usually indicated in the job title.

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Beauty salon attendants

  • Shampoo, condition and dry customers' hair and assist hair stylists as directed

  • Keep work areas clean.

  • Door attendants

  • Assist persons entering or leaving residential buildings, theatres and similar establishments

  • May call taxis and assist with parcels.

  • Funeral home attendants

  • Drive hearses

  • Arrange lights and floral displays

  • Escort mourners and act as pallbearers

  • Clean funeral parlours and chapels.

  • Laundromat attendants

  • Replenish vending machines

  • Provide change

  • Explain operation of machines to customers

  • Clean the laundromat and arrange for the repair of broken machines

  • May wash, dry and fold laundry for customers

  • May operate dry cleaning machines for customers.

  • Parking lot attendants and car jockeys

  • Collect parking fees and issue ticket stubs

  • Direct customers to parking spaces and park cars.

  • Ticket takers and ushers

  • Collect admission tickets or passes from patrons at entertainment events and direct patrons to their seats.

  • Other workers in this group

  • Perform services specific to the establishments in which their occupations are found.

Job titles

  • beauty salon attendant
  • beauty salon supplies attendant
  • butler
  • car attendant
  • car jockey
  • car lot attendant

Employment prospects

Source: BC Labour Market Outlook 2023 edition

Annual salary

Low

$34,934

Median

$34,934

High

$52,140

Job openings

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British Columbia

372

expected job openings (5-year forecast)

Education and training

Employment requirements

  • There are no specific education requirements for occupations in this unit group.

  • A valid driver's licence is required for some occupations in this unit group, such as funeral attendant and car jockey.

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Certification requirements

  • No certification requirements

Post-secondary programs in B.C.

No post-secondary education required

No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.

Beneficial post-secondary programs (not required)

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