Career Profile
Maintenance & Repair Workers, General
General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings.
General Information
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. Excludes Facilities Managers (11-3013) and Maintenance Workers, Machinery (49-9043).
Important Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Getting Information
Training Funds Available
This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
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Maintenance & Repair Workers, General
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 567 openings per year are projected for Maintenance & Repair Workers, General.
Employment Change
Employment for Maintenance & Repair Workers, General is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.8% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $17.97/hour. Entry level workers are paid $13.55, while experienced workers are paid $22.19. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 3,955 Maintenance & Repair Workers, General in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 4,580.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Maintenance & Repair Workers, General are Lessors of Real Estate, Activities Related to Real Estate, and Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Maintenance & Repair Workers, General include Mechanical, English Language, and Building and Construction.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Maintenance & Repair Workers, General is HS diploma or less. 12% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.