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ISCO-08 9629

Elementary workers not elsewhere classified

10.1%
ADI · 359th of 433 · 95% interval 4.5–16.6

An AI agent can at least partly carry out 10.1% of the task time of elementary workers not elsewhere classified, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.

ADI · partial or full10.1%

359th of 433 · interval 4.5–16.6

ADI3 · full delegation0.0%

201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0

ADIs · share of time17.0%

342nd of 433 · interval 13.9–20.0

Evidence95

task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 3.0 million.

Task weight by level

How the tasks rate

54%
36%
10%
L0No meaningful role · 53.7%L1Augmentation · 36.2%L2Partial delegation · 10.1%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers

What stops the agent

Physical presence97%
Accountability9%
Trust and care35%
Access to systems68%

Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.

95 task statements, heaviest first
Task statement (O*NET occupation)Sonnet · HaikuBarriers
Greet customers and open their car doors.Parking Attendants2.0%L0L0L00%2 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Take numbered tags from customers, locate vehicles, and deliver vehicles, or provide customers with instructions for locating vehicles.Parking Attendants2.0%L0L0L215%8 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Inspect vehicles to detect any damage.Parking Attendants1.9%L1L1L115%5 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Monitor operations to ensure that standards for sound and image projection quality are met.Motion Picture Projectionists1.9%L1L1L228%30 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Issue ticket stubs or place numbered tags on windshields, log tags or attach tag to customers' keys, and give customers matching tags for locating parked vehicles.Parking Attendants1.9%L0L0L110%2 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Operate equipment to show films in a number of theaters simultaneously.Motion Picture Projectionists1.7%L2L2L242%2.3 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Park and retrieve automobiles for customers in parking lots, storage garages, or new car lots.Parking Attendants1.7%L0L0L06%7 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Perform cash handling tasks, such as making change, balancing and recording cash drawer, or distributing tips.Parking Attendants1.7%L1L1L225%20 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Start projectors and open shutters to project images onto screens.Motion Picture Projectionists1.7%L1L1L112%9 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Open and close facilities according to rules and schedules.Motion Picture Projectionists1.6%L1L1L220%45 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Explain and calculate parking charges, collect fees from customers, and respond to customer complaints.Parking Attendants1.5%L2L2L248%5 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Provide customer assistance and information, such as giving directions or handling wheelchairs.Parking Attendants1.5%L0L0L112%5 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Inspect projection equipment prior to operation to ensure proper working order.Motion Picture Projectionists1.5%L1L1L112%25 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Clean and polish footwear, using brushes, sponges, cleaning fluid, polishes, waxes, liquid or sole dressing, and daubers.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task1.4%L0L0L02%10 minPhysical presence
Patrol parking areas to prevent vehicle damage and vehicle or property thefts.Parking Attendants · supplemental task1.4%L0L1L09%45 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Show the other 80 tasks
Task statement (O*NET occupation)Sonnet · HaikuBarriers
Keep parking areas clean and orderly to ensure that space usage is maximized.Parking Attendants1.4%L0L0L08%45 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Operate refreshment stands during intermission or obtain refreshments for press box patrons during performances.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task1.4%L0L0L04%1.1 hPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Inspect movie films to ensure that they are complete and in good condition.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task1.4%L1L1L222%45 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Set up and adjust picture projectors and screens to achieve proper size, illumination, and focus of images, and proper volume and tone of sound.Motion Picture Projectionists1.4%L1L1L112%38 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Direct motorists to parking areas or parking spaces, using hand signals or flashlights as necessary.Parking Attendants · supplemental task1.3%L0L0L01%2 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Provide towels and sheets to clients in public baths, steam rooms, and restrooms.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants1.3%L0L0L02%2 minPhysical presence, Trust and care
Set up and inspect curtain and screen controls.Motion Picture Projectionists1.3%L0L0L16%20 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Greet patrons attending entertainment events.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers1.3%L0L0L04%3 minPhysical presence, Trust and care
Coordinate equipment operation with presentation of supplemental material, such as music, oral commentaries, or sound effects.Motion Picture Projectionists1.3%L1L1L232%1.4 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Lead tours and answer visitors' questions about the exhibits.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task1.2%L1L1L122%1.0 hPhysical presence, Trust and care
Observe projector operation to anticipate need to transfer operations from one projector to another.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task1.2%L0L1L010%1.1 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Collect soiled linen or clothing for laundering.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task1.2%L0L0L04%22 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Assign dressing room facilities, locker space, or clothing containers to patrons of athletic or bathing establishments.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants1.2%L1L1L228%2 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Clean facilities.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers1.2%L0L0L04%45 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Procure beverages, food, and other items as requested.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task1.2%L1L1L235%20 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Prepare film inspection reports, attendance sheets, and log books.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task1.2%L2L2L260%45 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers1.2%L0L1L015%2 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Count and record number of tickets collected.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task1.1%L1L2L140%18 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Clean facilities such as floors or locker rooms.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants1.1%L0L0L04%45 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Perform regular maintenance tasks, such as rotating or replacing xenon bulbs, cleaning projectors and lenses, lubricating machinery, and keeping electrical contacts clean and tight.Motion Picture Projectionists1.1%L0L0L18%52 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Monitor patrons' facility use to ensure that rules and regulations are followed, and safety and order are maintained.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants1.1%L0L1L010%2.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Escort customers to their vehicles to ensure their safety.Parking Attendants · supplemental task1.1%L0L0L04%8 minPhysical presence, Trust and care
Answer customer inquiries or explain cost, availability, policies, and procedures of facilities.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants1.1%L2L2L258%6 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Assist patrons by giving directions to points in or outside of the facility or providing information about local attractions.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers1.1%L1L1L240%4 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Issue gym clothes, uniforms, towels, athletic equipment, and special athletic apparel.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task1.1%L0L0L18%3 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers1.1%L1L1L118%1 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Check supplies to ensure adequate availability, and order new supplies when necessary.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants1.1%L1L1L235%25 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Give door checks to patrons who are temporarily leaving establishments.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task1.1%L0L0L04%2 minPhysical presence, Trust and care
Clean the projection booth.Motion Picture Projectionists1.1%L0L0L02%45 minPhysical presence
Remove full take-up reels and run film through rewinding machines to rewind projected films so they may be shown again.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task1.0%L0L0L02%20 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Verify credentials of patrons desiring entrance into press box and permit only authorized persons to enter.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task1.0%L1L1L115%2 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Install and connect auxiliary equipment, such as microphones, amplifiers, disc playback machines, and lights.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task1.0%L0L0L110%1.5 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Lift, position, and remove barricades to open or close parking areas.Parking Attendants · supplemental task1.0%L0L0L01%5 minPhysical presence
Store personal possessions for patrons, issue claim checks for articles stored, and return articles on receipt of checks.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task1.0%L0L0L16%4 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Operate washing machines and dryers to clean soiled apparel and towels.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task1.0%L0L0L04%55 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Attend to needs of athletic teams in clubhouses.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task1.0%L0L0L06%3.0 hPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Maintain inventories of clothing or uniforms, accessories, equipment, or linens.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task1.0%L1L1L235%52 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers1.0%L0L0L05%1.0 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Provide assistance to patrons by performing duties such as opening doors or carrying bags.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task1.0%L0L0L02%5 minPhysical presence, Trust and care
Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers1.0%L1L1L228%10 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Perform maintenance on cars in storage to protect tires, batteries, or exteriors from deterioration.Parking Attendants · supplemental task0.9%L0L1L05%25 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Operate controls that regulate temperatures or room environments.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task0.9%L1L1L110%5 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Splice separate film reels, advertisements, and movie trailers together to form a feature-length presentation on one continuous reel.Motion Picture Projectionists · supplemental task0.9%L0L0L19%1.0 hPhysical presence
Perform minor repairs, such as replacing worn sprockets, or notify maintenance personnel of the need for major repairs.Motion Picture Projectionists0.9%L1L1L112%38 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Manage inventory or sale of artist merchandise.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task0.9%L2L2L238%1.5 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Provide information about facilities, entertainment options, and rules and regulations.Amusement and Recreation Attendants0.9%L2L2L252%6 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Assist patrons in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights, if necessary.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers0.9%L0L0L04%3 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Distribute programs to patrons.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task0.9%L0L0L02%22 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Provide or arrange for services such as clothes pressing, cleaning, or repair.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task0.9%L2L2L235%18 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Direct patrons to rides, seats, or attractions.Amusement and Recreation Attendants0.8%L0L0L04%4 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Sell tickets and collect fees from customers.Amusement and Recreation Attendants0.8%L1L1L230%3 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Maintain a lost-and-found collection.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants0.8%L1L1L238%18 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Refer guest problems or complaints to supervisors.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants0.8%L1L1L230%6 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers0.8%L0L0L04%15 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers0.8%L1L1L115%18 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Manage informational kiosks or displays of event signs or posters.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task0.8%L1L1L230%30 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Call emergency responders or the proper authorities and provide motorist assistance, such as giving directions or helping jump start a stalled vehicle.Parking Attendants0.8%L1L1L225%15 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers0.8%L1L1L111%2 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Page individuals wanted at the box office.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task0.8%L0L1L018%4 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Provide assistance to patrons entering or exiting amusement rides, boats, or ski lifts, or mounting or dismounting animals.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task0.8%L0L0L02%2 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Verify, collect, or punch tickets before admitting patrons to venues, such as amusement parks and rides.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task0.7%L0L1L08%1 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Monitor activities to ensure adherence to rules and safety procedures, or arrange for the removal of unruly patrons.Amusement and Recreation Attendants0.7%L1L1L112%4.3 hPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Record details of attendance, sales, receipts, reservations, or repair activities.Amusement and Recreation Attendants0.7%L2L2L260%12 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers0.7%L0L0L06%10 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Work with others to change advertising displays.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task0.7%L0L0L05%45 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Schedule or manage staff, such as volunteer usher corps.Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers · supplemental task0.7%L2L2L262%2.0 hTrust and care
Clean sporting equipment, vehicles, rides, booths, facilities, or grounds.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task0.6%L0L0L15%45 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Announce or describe amusement park attractions to patrons to entice customers to games and other entertainment.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task0.6%L1L1L122%10 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Maintain inventories of equipment, storing and retrieving items and assembling and disassembling equipment as necessary.Amusement and Recreation Attendants0.6%L1L1L222%1.0 hPhysical presence, Access to systems
Inspect equipment to detect wear and damage and perform minor repairs, adjustments, or maintenance tasks, such as oiling parts.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task0.6%L0L0L18%30 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Access to systems
Fasten safety devices for patrons, or provide them with directions for fastening devices.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task0.6%L0L0L18%2 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care
Stencil identifying information on equipment.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task0.6%L0L0L04%25 minPhysical presence
Keep informed of shut-down and emergency evacuation procedures.Amusement and Recreation Attendants0.6%L1L1L242%45 minAccountability, Access to systems
Report and document safety hazards, potentially hazardous conditions, and unsafe practices and procedures.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task0.5%L1L1L238%15 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Rent, sell, or issue sporting equipment and supplies, such as bowling shoes, golf balls, swimming suits, or beach chairs.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task0.5%L1L1L120%5 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Schedule the use of recreation facilities, such as golf courses, tennis courts, bowling alleys, or softball diamonds.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task0.5%L2L2L370%12 minAccess to systems
Set up various apparatus or athletic equipment.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L04%20 minPhysical presence, Access to systems
Sell and serve refreshments to customers.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L16%4 minPhysical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems
Activate emergency action plans and administer first aid, as necessary.Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants · supplemental task0.5%L0L0L05%18 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems
Operate, drive, or explain the use of mechanical riding devices or other automatic equipment in amusement parks, carnivals, or recreation areas.Amusement and Recreation Attendants · supplemental task0.4%L0L0L18%22 minPhysical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems

Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.

Against other measures

Exposure is not delegation

MeasureValuePercentilePct
ADI (this index)10.1%17
Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β0.1324
Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure-0.45941
Webb (2020), AI patent exposure55.33350
Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure0.04725
Anthropic Economic Index, observed use0.00738

Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.

Same sub-major group (96)

Neighbouring occupations

Dashed line: elementary workers not elsewhere classified (10.1%).

Cite this record
Text

Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Elementary workers not elsewhere classified (ISCO-08 9629), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/9629

BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
  title     = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
  author    = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
  year      = {2026},
  publisher = {Zenodo},
  version   = {v2026.1},
  doi       = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  url       = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
  note      = {Record: Elementary workers not elsewhere classified (ISCO-08 9629)}
}
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