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 an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs
Training Provider(s):
Annual Median Wage:
$36,129.60 ($17.37 per hour)
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Equipment Selection
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job
Knowledge
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Work Tasks
Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
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