JOB DESCRIPTION
Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
OTHER JOB TITLES
Building Mechanic, Equipment Engineering Technician, Facilities Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Journeyman, Maintenance Man, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Specialist, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Worker
JOB TASKS
ANNUAL SALARY
- Workers on average earn $23.49/hr. $48,850 annually.
- Projected Growth (2019-2029)- Average (3% to 4%)
- Projected Job Openings (2019-2029)- 139,400
REQUIRED EDUCATION
High School Diploma/Equivalent, Technical Training/ Training in Vocational Schools, Related on-the-job experience
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