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General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They paint, repair flooring, and work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.
DutiesGeneral maintenance and repair workers typically do the following:
General maintenance and repair workers are hired for maintenance and repair tasks that are not complex enough to need the specialized training of a licensed tradesperson, such as a plumber or electrician.
These workers are also responsible for recognizing when a job is above their skill level and requires the expertise of an electrician; a carpenter; a heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration mechanic or installer; or a plumber, pipefitter, or steamfitter.
General maintenance and repair workers may fix plaster or drywall. They may fix or paint roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, and other parts of buildings.
They also maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, and factories.
General maintenance and repair workers get supplies and repair parts from distributors or storerooms to fix problems. They use common hand and power tools, such as screwdrivers, saws, drills, wrenches, and hammers to fix, replace, or repair equipment and parts of buildings.
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Jobs in this field typically do not require any formal education beyond high school. General maintenance and repair workers often learn their skills on the job. They start by doing simple tasks and watching and learning from skilled maintenance workers.
EducationMany maintenance and repair workers learn some basic skills in high school shop or technical education classes, postsecondary trade or vocational schools, or community colleges.
Courses in mechanical drawing, electricity, woodworking, blueprint reading, mathematics, and computers are useful. Maintenance and repair workers often do work that involves electrical, plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning systems or painting and roofing tasks. Workers need a good working knowledge of many repair and maintenance tasks.
Practical training, available at many adult education centers and community colleges, is another option for workers to learn tasks such as drywall repair and basic plumbing.
TrainingGeneral maintenance and repair workers usually start by watching and learning from skilled maintenance workers. They begin by doing simple tasks, such as fixing leaky faucets and replacing lightbulbs. After gaining experience, general maintenance and repair workers move on to more difficult tasks, such as overhauling machinery or building walls.
Some general maintenance and repair workers learn their skills by assisting other types of repair or construction workers, including machinery repairers, carpenters, or electricians.
Licenses, Certifications, and RegistrationsLicensing requirements vary by state and locality. For more complex tasks, workers may need to be licensed in a particular specialty, such as electrical or plumbing work.
AdvancementSome maintenance and repair workers decide to train in one specific craft and become craftworkers, such as electricians, heating and air-conditioning mechanics, or plumbers.
Other maintenance workers eventually open their own repair or contracting business. However, those who want to become a project manager or own their own business may need some postsecondary education or a degree in construction management. For more information, see the profile on construction managers.
Within small organizations, promotion opportunities may be limited.
Important QualitiesCustomer-service skills. These workers interact with customers on a regular basis. They need to be friendly and able to address customers’ questions.
Dexterity. Many repair and maintenance tasks, such as repairing small devices, connecting or attaching components, and using hand tools, require a steady hand and good hand–eye coordination.
Troubleshooting skills. Workers find, diagnose, and repair problems. They perform tests to figure out the cause of problems before fixing equipment.
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Top 10 Best States for Groundskeeping Maintenance Workers
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Gender | |
Male 74.4% |
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Unknown 16.6% |
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Female 9.0% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 65.7% |
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Hispanic or Latino 13.6% |
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Black or African American 11.4% |
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Asian 5.4% |
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Unknown 3.9% |
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Foreign Languages Spoken | |
Spanish 80.0% |
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Portuguese 20.0% |
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Schools | |
University of Nebraska - Lincoln 10.3% |
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Anoka Technical College 6.9% |
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University of Virginia's College at Wise 6.9% |
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New York University 6.9% |
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Broward College 6.9% |
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Tennessee State University 6.9% |
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University of Wyoming 6.9% |
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American InterContinental University 6.9% |
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South Florida State College 3.4% |
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Eastern Michigan University 3.4% |
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Salem State University 3.4% |
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Lincoln Technical Institute 3.4% |
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Central Georgia Technical College 3.4% |
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Atlanta Metropolitan State College 3.4% |
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Illinois State University 3.4% |
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Modern Welding School 3.4% |
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Eastern Washington University 3.4% |
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University of Wisconsin - Whitewater 3.4% |
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Central Texas College 3.4% |
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College of DuPage 3.4% |
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Majors | |
Business 16.0% |
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Criminal Justice 9.3% |
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Communication 8.0% |
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Psychology 6.7% |
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General Studies 6.7% |
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Education 6.7% |
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Health Education 5.3% |
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Kinesiology 5.3% |
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Precision Metal Working 4.0% |
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Finance 4.0% |
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Electrical Engineering 4.0% |
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Management 2.7% |
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Natural Resources Management 2.7% |
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Forestry 2.7% |
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Biology 2.7% |
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Computer Science 2.7% |
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Heating And Air Conditioning 2.7% |
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Automotive Technology 2.7% |
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Journalism 2.7% |
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Mechanical Engineering 2.7% |
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Degrees | |
Other 42.4% |
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Bachelors 36.4% |
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Associate 10.2% |
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Certificate 5.1% |
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Masters 3.4% |
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Diploma 1.7% |
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License 0.8% |
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