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.
SOC: 49-9071.00
Common Job Titles
Facilities TechnicianMaintenance EngineerMaintenance MechanicMaintenance Technician
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
1,531,700
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $33,860 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $76,110 |
| Workers on average earn | $52,430 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Mechanical4.0/5
- English Language3.7/5
- Building and Construction3.7/5
- Mathematics3.4/5
- Production and Processing3.1/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Apple macOSAutodesk AutoCADFacebookGoogle DocsLinuxMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementSAP softwareYardi software
Technology Skills
Computer aided design and drafting software CADDComputerized maintenance management system CMMSComputerized time management systemsDassault Systemes CATIAData entry softwareDatabase softwareDigital direct control DDC energy management softwareDropbox
Tools & Equipment
Adjustable crescent wrenchesAdjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable slip lock nut wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAllen wrenchesAugersBall peen hammers