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Summary 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.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Airport Attendant

2.	Bench Repair Technician

3.	Building Engineer

4.	Building Maintenance Engineer

5.	Building Maintenance Mechanic

6.	Building Maintenance Repairer

7.	Building Mechanic

8.	Electrical Mechanical Technician

9.	Electronic Technician

10.	Engineer

11.	Environmental Maintenance Worker

12.	Equipment Engineering Technician

13.	Ethanol Maintenance Mechanic

14.	Facilities Coordinator

15.	Facilities Engineer

16.	Facilities Manager

17.	Facilities Technician

18.	Facility Maintenance Technician

19.	Field Mechanic

20.	Field Service Engineer

21.	Firefighting Equipment Specialist

22.	General Maintenance Mechanic

23.	General Utility Maintenance Repairer

24.	Handy Man

25.	Hydroelectric Operations Maintenance Worker

26.	I&C Technician (Instrument and Controls Technician)

27.	Industrial Maintenance Repairer

28.	Industrial Maintenance Technician

29.	Machine or Machinery Mechanic

30.	Maintenance Associate

31.	Maintenance Engineer

32.	Maintenance Foreman

33.	Maintenance Journeyman

34.	Maintenance Man

35.	Maintenance Mechanic

36.	Maintenance Person

37.	Maintenance Repairman

38.	Maintenance Specialist

39.	Maintenance Supervisor

40.	Maintenance Technician

41.	Maintenance Worker

42.	Marine Services Technician

43.	Mechanical Adjuster

44.	Mechanical Expert

45.	Mechanical Handyman

46.	Mechanical Repair Worker

47.	Mechanical Test Technician

48.	Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical Installer

49.	Mechanics Handyman

50.	Methane Capturing System Maintenance Worker

51.	Mobile Home Lot Utility Worker

52.	Plant Maintenance Technician

53.	Process Technician

54.	Repair Technician

55.	Repairer, Maintenance, Building

56.	Stationary Engineer

57.	Trouble Shooter

58.	Trouble Shooting Mechanic

59.	Water Purification Systems Service Technician

60.	Zone Maintenance Technician

Job Tasks

	Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

	Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.

	Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions. Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems. Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.

	Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary. Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs. Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.

	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. Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.

	Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories. Maintain work equipment or machinery.

	Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment. Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems. Install electrical components, equipment, or systems. Repair electrical circuits or wiring.

	Test and treat water supply. Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.

	Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.

	Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

	Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency. Install machine or equipment replacement parts. Maintain work equipment or machinery.

	Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers. Order materials, supplies, or equipment.

	Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams. Plan work procedures. Lay out work according to specifications.

	Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings. Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

	Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools. Fabricate parts or components.

	Perform general cleaning duties of buildings or properties. Clean work areas.

	Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors. Train others in operational procedures. Supervise employees.

	Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures. Paint surfaces or equipment.

	Align and balance new equipment after installation. Align equipment or machinery.

	Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal.

	Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Operate welding equipment.

	Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work. Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.

	Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments. Measure distances or dimensions.

	Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings. Assemble structural components.

	Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects. Install insulation in equipment or structures.

	Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures. Estimate costs for labor or materials.

	Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines. Grind parts to required dimensions.

	Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures. Develop equipment or component configurations.

	Lay brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures. Repair structural components.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	General Maintenance and Repair Workers
	General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They paint, repair flooring, and work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	General Maintenance and Repair Workers
	General maintenance and repair workers often carry out many different tasks in a single day. They could work at any number of indoor or outdoor locations. They may work inside a single building, such as a hotel or hospital, or be responsible for the maintenance of many buildings, such as those in an apartment complex or on a college campus.

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