Cleans and inspects chimneys and fireplaces to prevent fires.
You climb onto a roof, run brushes down a flue, inspect it with a camera, and repair cracked mortar in the chimney crown.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. CSIA certification; on-the-job training.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Chimney Sweep (certificate).
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection for this specialty; rating is an estimate based on industry trends.
Low risk for 10 years. Chimney cameras help show customers problems, but cleaning flues on rooftops is hands-on home service work.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to chimney sweep companies; they train new sweeps and help with CSIA certification
Classes: Shop class, Business, Customer service.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4099.
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