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  1. Occupations
  2. Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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 Technician
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Maintenance Mechanic
  • Maintenance 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

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $33,860. 25th percentile: U.S. $39,050. 50th percentile: U.S. $48,620. 75th percentile: U.S. $61,710. 90th percentile: U.S. $76,110. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Apple macOS
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Facebook
  • Google Docs
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
  • SAP software
  • Yardi software

Technology Skills

  • Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Computerized time management systems
  • Dassault Systemes CATIA
  • Data entry software
  • Database software
  • Digital direct control DDC energy management software
  • Dropbox
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Adjustable crescent wrenches
  • Adjustable hand wrenches
  • Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
  • Air compressors
  • Allen wrenches
  • Augers
  • Ball peen hammers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Millwrights 49-9044.00
  • Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers 51-2011.00
  • Hydroelectric Plant Technicians 51-8013.04
  • Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 47-2152.00
  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 49-3042.00

Moderately Similar

  • Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers 49-9098.00
  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics 49-9041.00
  • Boilermakers 47-2011.00
  • Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians 49-3041.00
  • Engine and Other Machine Assemblers 51-2031.00

Related

  • Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 49-2093.00
  • Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers 49-2092.00
  • Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters 47-3015.00
  • Facilities Managers 11-3013.00
  • Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 51-8021.00
  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 49-9021.00
  • Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 49-9012.00
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment 49-2094.00
  • Helpers--Electricians 47-3013.00
  • Maintenance Workers, Machinery 49-9043.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateEdApp OSHA Focus Four Hazards/Fall HazardsIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateCertified Maintenance Technician CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateQuality Tools (7) Basic Introduction CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateBlueprint Reading Introduction CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificatePneumatics Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateNFPA Safety Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateMeasurement System Analysis Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateLockout Tagout Fundamentals CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificatePrecision Measurement Introduction CertificationIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)
  • CertificateOSHA 10-Hour General Industry- ManufacturingIssuer: Alabama Adult Education, Alabama Community College System (ACCS)