Maintenance & Repair Worker
Also called: Facilities Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Technician
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.
What does a Maintenance & Repair Worker do?
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.
- Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
How to become a Maintenance & Repair Worker
Training: A certificate after high school or a high school diploma or GED. Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.
Skills you'll use
Is it a fit for you?
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Cautiousness
- Perseverance
Tools and technology
Questions people ask
How much does a Maintenance & Repair Worker make?
About $44,540 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $32,160 and $61,020. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.
How long does it take to become a Maintenance & Repair Worker?
Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.
Do you need a college degree to be a Maintenance & Repair Worker?
No four-year degree is needed. A certificate after high school or a high school diploma or GED.
Is Maintenance & Repair Worker a good career to get into?
O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.
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