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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 “Maintenance Man”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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