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“Field Service Technician” 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”.

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Tasks for “Field Service Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

Dial indicators
Pipe wrenches
Straight pipe wrenches
Rubber mallets
Workshop bench vises
Straightedges
Allen wrenches
Volt-ammeters
Paint application rollers
Spirit levels
Universal nut wrenches
Welding clamps
Lathes
Tile saws
Utility knives
Desktop computers
Security alarm systems
Center punches
Precision files
Paint application brushes
Conduit benders
Chain pullers
Copper cutting machines
Rigging equipment
End pipe wrenches
Scaffolding
Shears
Locking pliers
Snowplows
Circle cutters
Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters
Radial arm saws
Tubing cutters
Cutting torches
Feeler gauges
High pressure water sprayers
Wire strippers
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Hammer drills
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Power routers
Ice picks
Hydraulic boom trucks
Diagonal cutting pliers
Comealongs
Workshop cranes
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Chipping hammers
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Tap sets
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Snow shovels
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Faucet stem and cartridge pullers
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Tractors with backhoe attachments
Trenchers
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Closet augers
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Dump trucks
Pipe cutters
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Rulers
Mini tubing cutters
Volt-ohm meters VOM
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Hex wrenches
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Measuring tapes
Pipe vises
Hole cutting tools
Electric planers
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Oil dispensing cans
Inspection mirrors
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Pipe threaders
Hollow core socket wrenches
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Gas welders
Snow blowers
Power saws
Putty knives
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Concrete saws
Hand operated spray guns
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Crowbars
Safety shoes
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Direct tap machines
Metal chisels
Tub drain removers
Needlenose pliers
Air compressors
Pipe welding vises
Hand drills
Straight screwdrivers
Flat blade screwdrivers
Heavy duty drain cleaning machines
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Ultrasonic leak detectors
Mitre boxes
Concrete trowels
Biscuit joiners
Hex key sets
Laptop computers
Protective harnesses
Gasket cutters
Sledgehammers
Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches
Personal computers
Stud locators
Drain augers
Basin wrenches
Nut drivers
Digital micrometers
Mini hacksaws
Paint spray guns
Sharpening equipment
Hand saws
Hand grinders
Side cutting pliers
Rotary hammers
Grease guns
Two-wheel drive front end loaders
Power drills
Table saws
Compression sleeve pullers
Brazing equipment
Current testers
Locking C-clamps
Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws
Wire cutting tools
Bearing pullers
Utility pumps
Flaring tools
Industrial brooms
Dust and particulate respirators
Drain cleaning cables
Safety gloves
Water pump pliers
Screw extractor sets
Handheld computers
Ohmmeters
Portable two way radios
Reciprocating saws
Portable welding machines
Hand trucks
Tube benders
Hoisting equipment
Electric nail guns

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