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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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Gender | |
Male 89.8% |
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Female 9.6% |
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Unknown 0.6% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 81.0% |
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Hispanic or Latino 11.2% |
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Asian 6.0% |
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Unknown 1.3% |
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Black or African American 0.6% |
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Languages Spoken | |
Spanish 43.5% |
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Japanese 13.0% |
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German 8.7% |
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French 8.7% |
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Italian 8.7% |
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Chinese 4.3% |
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Dakota 4.3% |
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Arabic 4.3% |
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Afrikaans 4.3% |
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Schools | |
University of Phoenix 13.1% |
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Greenville Technical College 9.5% |
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Universal Technical Institute 7.1% |
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South Louisiana Community College 7.1% |
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Wichita State University 6.0% |
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette 6.0% |
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Lansing Community College 4.8% |
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Sam Houston State University 4.8% |
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Grand Rapids Community College 3.6% |
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Tri-County Technical College 3.6% |
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Pennsylvania State University 3.6% |
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San Jose State University 3.6% |
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana 3.6% |
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Mountain State University 3.6% |
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ITT Technical Institute-Dayton 3.6% |
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More Tech Institute 3.6% |
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Nicholls State University 3.6% |
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Louisiana Technical College - Lafayette 3.6% |
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Aims Community College 3.6% |
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Cisco Junior College 2.4% |
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Majors | |
Business 19.2% |
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Precision Metal Working 10.2% |
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Electrical Engineering 9.3% |
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Automotive Technology 6.5% |
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Industrial Technology 6.2% |
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General Studies 5.1% |
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Mechanical Engineering 5.1% |
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Drafting And Design 4.2% |
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Computer Science 4.2% |
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Criminal Justice 4.2% |
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Mechanical Engineering Technology 4.2% |
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Engineering 3.4% |
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Electrical Engineering Technology 2.8% |
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Aviation 2.8% |
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Management 2.5% |
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Computer Information Systems 2.5% |
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Computer Programming 2.0% |
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Communication 2.0% |
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Manufacturing Engineering 1.7% |
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Biology 1.7% |
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Degrees | |
Other 43.3% |
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Bachelors 20.9% |
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Associate 18.9% |
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Certificate 10.0% |
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Masters 3.9% |
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Diploma 2.8% |
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License 0.4% |
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