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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 Mechanic”

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

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Personal computers
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Shielded arc welding tools
Jackhammers
Sewage pumps
Adjustable crescent wrenches
Tubing cutters
Phillips head screwdrivers
Wire crimpers
Locking pliers
Fish tape pullers
Inspection mirrors
Dial calipers
Volt-ohm meters VOM
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Tension gauges
Hand saws
Mini hacksaws
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Hand levels
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Hacksaws
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Rubber mallets
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Utility knives
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Drain augers
Pressurized water pigs
Slip joint pliers
Portable welding machines
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Lathes
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Reciprocating saws
Dial indicators
Hex wrenches
Pipe wrenches
Cutting torches
Hole cutting tools
Welders
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Drill presses
Air compressors
Drain cleaning cables
Power drain cleaners
Measuring tapes
Portable two way radios
Hand drills
Concrete saws
Desktop computers
Shears
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Hydraulic boom trucks
Safety gloves
Dollies
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Biscuit joiners
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Pipe welding vises
Stud locators
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Pry bars
Rotary hammers
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Hex key sets
Power routers
Wire strippers
Needlenose pliers
Paint spray guns
Ohmmeters
Hand spinners
Closet augers
Chipping hammers
Ratchet wrenches
Nut drivers
Grease guns
Protective harnesses
Radial arm saws

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