Maintenance & Repair Workers, General

Also called: Facilities Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Technician

In the Air Force: Aerospace Ground Equipment; Aircraft Armament Systems Journeyman; Aircrew Egress Systems Apprentice; Biomedical Equipment Apprentice; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Journeyman, C-135/25 AF Systems/Carry-on EW; Heavy Repair Superintendent; Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance; Mission Generation Vehicular Equipment Maintenance; Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice, B-52; Structural Journeyman

In the Army: AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer; Ammunition Specialist; Automotive Maintenance Warrant Officer; Biomedical Equipment Specialist; Engineer Equipment Maintenance Warrant Officer; Marine Engineering Officer; Petroleum Supply Specialist; STRYKER Systems Maintainer; Small Arms/Towed Artillery Repairer; UH-60 Helicopter Repairer

In the Coast Guard: Aviation Maintenance Technician; Avionics Electrical Technician; Damage Controlman; Diver; Fireman; Gunner's Mate; Machinery Technician; Marine Safety Specialist Engineer; Material Maintenance Specialty; Naval Engineering Specialty; Weapons Specialty

In the Marine Corps: Air Traffic Control Communications Technician; Artillery Systems Technician; Bulk Fuel Specialist; Field Artillery Cannoneer; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic-Trainee; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic, F/A-18; Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, AV-8/TAV-8; Flight Equipment Technician; Maintenance Management Specialist; Precision Weapons Repairer/Technician; Weapons Repair Officer

In the Navy: 5"/54 Caliber Gun System MK 45 Mod 1 and 2 Maintenanceman; Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Launching and Recovery Equipment; Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) Phalanx Block 1B Baseline 2 Technician; Electrician's Mate; Hull Systems Maintainer; MCM Propulsion Technician; Missile Technician TRIDENT II SWS D-5 Backfit; PAXMAN Valenta Diesel Engine Operator; Squadron Ordnance Technician; Surface Ship Nuclear Propulsion Plant Operator - Engineering Laboratory Technician

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It takes a broad set of skills and knowledge to maintain buildings, including the ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems when they come up. General maintenance and repair workers employ those skills to fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They may repair roofs and floors, paint woodwork and walls, and fix other parts of buildings. When a more complicated problem arises, these workers also determine when it’s time to call in an electrician or plumber. General maintenance and repair workers may have to stand for long periods or lift heavy objects, work in very hot or cold environments, in cramped positions, or on ladders. They are employed in many locations, including office buildings, hospitals, stores, and factories. Most general maintenance workers work full time, including evenings or weekends, and may be on call for emergency repairs. They have a high risk of electrical shocks, falls, and cuts. Many in this field start out with simple tasks, observing and learning from skilled maintenance workers… then move on to more difficult tasks, such as overhauling machinery or constructing walls. High school shop classes and technical education are helpful.

Knowledge

Skills

Abilities

Personality

Technology

Education

certificate after high school or
high school diploma/GED
usually needed

Job Outlook

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

$43,180

$28,910

$62,400

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