Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
63 alternate job titles:
Apartment Maintenance Tech (Apartment Maintenance Technician)
Apartment Maintenance Worker
Bench Repair Technician
Building Engineer
Building Maintenance Engineer
Building Maintenance Mechanic
Building Maintenance Repairer
Building Mechanic
Building Repairer
Building Services Mechanic
Electrical Installer
Environmental Maintenance Worker
Equipment Engineering Technician
Ethanol Maintenance Mechanic
Facilities Maintenance Tech (Facilities Maintenance Technician)
Facilities Maintenance Worker
Facilities Technician
Facility Maintenance Technician
Farm Maintenance Worker
Field Service Technician
Field Technician (Field Tech)
Firefighting Equipment Specialist
General Maintenance Mechanic
General Maintenance Technician
General Maintenance Worker
General Utility Maintenance Repairer
Handy Man
Handyman
Hydroelectric Operations Maintenance Worker
I and C Technician (Instrument and Controls Technician)
Industrial Maintenance Repairer
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Associate
Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance Journeyman
Maintenance Man
Maintenance Mechanic
Maintenance Person
Maintenance Repairman
Maintenance Specialist
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance Worker
Marine Services Technician
Mechanical Adjuster
Mechanical Expert
Mechanical Handyman
Mechanical Installer
Mechanical Repair Worker
Mechanics Handyman
Methane Capturing System Maintenance Worker
Mobile Home Lot Utility Worker
Pipeline Corrosion Technician
Pipeline Mechanical Technician
Plant Maintenance Technician
Plumbing Installer
Pool Technician
Repair Technician
Trouble Shooter
Trouble Shooting Mechanic
Utility System Operator
Utility System Repairer
Water Purification Systems Service Technician
Zone Maintenance Technician
Salary Information
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General: $48,620 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. | General |
| Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. | General |
| Repair electrical circuits or wiring. | General |
| Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. | General |
| Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems. | General |
| Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. | General |
| Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures. | General |
| Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. | General |
| Plan work procedures. | General |
| Lay out work according to specifications. | General |
| Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. | General |
| Paint surfaces or equipment. | General |
| Operate welding equipment. | General |
| Align equipment or machinery. | General |
| Measure distances or dimensions. | General |
| Fabricate parts or components. | General |
| Assemble structural components. | General |
| Assemble mechanical components or machine parts. | General |
| Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. | General |
| Install machine or equipment replacement parts. | General |
| Install insulation in equipment or structures. | General |
| Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. | General |
| Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment. | General |
| Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. | General |
| Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. | General |
| Perform basic equipment maintenance. | General |
| Repair structural components. | General |
| Order materials, supplies, or equipment. | General |
| Clean work areas. | General |
| Train others in operational procedures. | General |
| Remove snow. | General |
| Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks. | General |
| Estimate costs for labor or materials. | General |
| Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. | Maintenance |
| Maintain work equipment or machinery. | Maintenance |
| Supervise employees. | Management |
| Develop equipment or component configurations. | Development |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Apple macOS | Operating system software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management | Project management software |
| SAP software | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Computer aided design and drafting software CADD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |
| Computerized time management systems | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Dassault Systemes CATIA | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Digital direct control DDC energy management software | Industrial control software |
| Eko | Desktop communications software |
| FaceTime | Video conferencing software |
| GroupMe | Instant messaging software |
| Handheld computer device software | Operating system software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Loom | Video creation and editing software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| PTC Creo Parametric | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
| Yardi software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Dropbox | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Airframe Mechanic | Federal Aviation Administration | Not Available |
| Building Envelope Installer Technician | International Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician | National Apartment Association | Not Available |
| Certified Building Operator | Building Operators Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Building Service Executive | Building Service Contractors Association International | Not Available |
| Certified Maintenance Employee | American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute | Not Available |
| Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician | Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Plant Engineer | Association for Facilities Engineering | Not Available |
| Duct Air Leakage Testing Technician | International Certification Board | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Connector and Conductor | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician | International Fluid Power Society | Not Available |
| Fume Hood Performance Testing Technician | International Certification Board | Not Available |
| Indoor Air Quality Supervisor | International Certification Board | Not Available |
| Indoor Air Quality Technician | International Certification Board | Not Available |
| Level II Machine Lubrication Technician | International Council for Machinery Lubrication | Not Available |
| Mechanical Acceptance Test Employer | International Certification Board | Not Available |
| Mechanical Acceptance Test Level 1 Technician | International Certification Board | Not Available |
| Mechanical Acceptance Test Level 2 Technician Qualification | International Certification Board | Not Available |
| Repairman Certificate for Amateur-Built Aircraft | Federal Aviation Administration | Not Available |
| Smoke Control Systems Contractor | International Certification Board | Not Available |
| Smoke Control Systems Supervisor | International Certification Board | Not Available |
| SpaceTEC Certified Aerospace Technician | SpaceTEC | Not Available |
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