While the term "lighting technician" brings to mind images of Hollywood crews, the truth is that most technicians work at TV and cable stations, and private film production companies. They create lightning moods, work with crew photographers, and are in charge of electrical equipment, generators, extension lugs, etc.
Income
The union wage minimum for a lightning technician is $39,520, although salaries vary widely depending on production schedule, locale, type of work (TV or movie making), etc.
Training
Training is usually done on-the-job, although basic knowledge of electricity is an asset. A color blindness test (administered by the Contract Services Administration and Trust Fund) is required of all wished to enter the field.
4- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Job Duties
Community property managers work as financial managers, to ensure profits or to preserve resale prices of different properties. These include commercial buildings, residences, planned communities, cooperatives, and condominiums. They are in charge of collecting rent, employee payroll, onsite managing of apartment buildings, and purchasing supplies for the property. They also act as intermediaries, resolving complaints that may ensue among tenants or against janitorial or trash removal services. Depending on the location and area, they can also be in charge of checking occupancy rates, deal with lease expirations, comply with local fair housing laws, and up-to-date records.
Income
A median average salary for a community property manager is $36,880, with the top ten percent earning over $85,000. Local government offices and real estate agents employ the majority of property managers. Because of the real estate expansion and the constant development of new structures, this career is expected to grow much faster than the average.
Training
There is no specific degree related to property managing. People on the top earning percentage may have a bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, but most of them are self-taught professionals with an affinity for finances. Most start working under an experienced manager as apprentices, handling the more basic stuff such as collecting overdue rent payments. Many property managers eventually open their own administration firms.