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“Building Maintenance Repairer” will maybe be replaced by robots.

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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-9071.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 39,360.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 18.00
Currently, there are 1,332,480 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Maintenance and Repair Workers, General”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Building Maintenance Repairer”

Lay brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures.
Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.
Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.
Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines.
Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal.
Align and balance new equipment after installation.
Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.
Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
Test and treat water supply.
Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.
Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.
Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Assemble boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools.
Perform general cleaning duties of buildings or properties.
Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.

Related Technology & Tools

Portable welding machines
Tubing cutters
Power drain cleaners
Chain pullers
Augers
Tension gauges
Feeler gauges
Workshop bench vises
Dial calipers
Flat blade screwdrivers
Hand jacks
Torque wrenches
Portable two way radios
Combination squares
Electric nail guns
Safety goggles
Slip joint pliers
Drain augers
Sledgehammers
Volt-ammeters
Snow blowers
Pressurized water pigs
Block and tackle equipment
Straight screwdrivers
Industrial brooms
Hand trucks
Security alarm systems
Biscuit joiners
Table saws
Wire crimpers
Wire strippers
Paint application brushes
Soil pipe cutters
Measuring tapes
Circle cutters
Phillips head screwdrivers
Side cutting pliers
Laptop computers
Power lifts
Hand drills
Two-wheel drive front end loaders
Locking C-clamps
Pipe cleaning equipment
Screw extractor sets
Crowbars
Snow shovels
Locking pliers
Comealongs
Hand operated spray guns
Sectional drain cleaning machines
Faucet handle pullers
Soldering equipment
Faucet stem and cartridge pullers
Power pipe cutters
Lathes
Plungers
Putty knives
Chipping hammers
Tin snips
Toilet augers
Claw hammers
Copper cutting machines
Heavy duty drain cleaning machines
Nut drivers
Basin wrenches
High pressure water sprayers
Straight pipe wrenches
Gasket cutters
Spirit levels
Vise grip pliers
Ultrasonic leak detectors
Valve grinding machines
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Welding clamps
Paint spray guns
Sewage pumps
Mitre boxes
Tub drain removers
Ball peen hammers
Tractors with backhoe attachments
Shears
Manual ratchet threader sets
Sewer tapes
Hand levels
Offset socket wrenches
Grease guns
Sewer rodding machines
Precision files
Center punches
Personal computers
Utility pumps
Tap sets
Paint application rollers
Compression sleeve pullers
Scribers
Reciprocating saws
Power drills
Workshop cranes
Volt-ohm meters VOM
Ratchet wrenches
Allen wrenches
Protective harnesses
Wire cutting tools
Fuse pullers
Pipe welding vises
Desktop computers
Water samplers
Hex key sets
Rotary hammers
Utility knives
Tile saws
Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
Hacksaws
Hole cutting tools
Oil dispensing cans
Ice picks
Welders
Adjustable hand wrenches
Hex wrenches
Pipe threaders
Caulking guns
Scaffolding
Brazing equipment
Current testers
Straightedges
Pipe cutters
Ratcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Radial arm saws
Tube benders
Step ladders
Dump trucks
Conduit benders
Right-angle drills
Universal nut wrenches
Air compressors
Offset pipe wrenches
Adjustable crescent wrenches
Mini tubing cutters
Snowplows
Dead blow hammers
Hoisting equipment
Hand saws
Electric trimmers
Rubber mallets
Pin punches
Sharpening equipment
Pry bars
Hand grinders
Fish tape pullers
Circular saws
Mini hacksaws
Plumb bobs
Stud locators
Dust and particulate respirators
Closet augers
End pipe wrenches
Rulers
Wide roll pipe cutters
Flaring tools
Trenchers
Pipe vises
Diagonal cutting pliers
Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Channel lock pliers
Electric planers
Digital micrometers
Metal chisels
Drain cleaning cables
Lawn mowers
Rigging equipment
Inspection mirrors
Electric sanders
Water pump pliers
Dial indicators
Concrete trowels
Jackhammers
Hammer drills
Needlenose pliers
Gas welders
Bubble levels
Power routers
Jig saws
Safety gloves
Power saws
Pipe wrenches
Concrete saws
Drill presses
Dollies
Hydraulic boom trucks
Cordless power drills
Shielded arc welding tools
Socket wrench sets
Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
Handheld computers
Hollow core socket wrenches
Voltage testers
Direct tap machines
Hand spinners
Conduit cutters
Cutting torches
Bearing pullers
Ohmmeters
Safety shoes

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