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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 “Mechanics Handyman”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

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