Will “Building Maintenance Repairer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

64% Chance of Automation

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

This job is ranked #352 out of #702. A higher ranking (i.e., a lower number) means the job is less likely to be replaced.

Care to share? Click for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or XING. 👍

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”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
Data entry software
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
SAP
Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Handheld computer device software
Digital direct control DDC energy management software
Computerized time management systems
Microsoft Word
Web browser software
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
PTC Creo Parametric
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Outlook
IBM Notes
Yardi