How do they match: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

  • Installation Technician
  • Electrical Installer
  • Facilities Manager
  • Handy Man
  • Maintenance Man
  • Maintenance Manager
  • Mechanical Installer
  • Plumbing Installer

  • 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.

  • Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
  • Align and balance new equipment after installation.
  • Assemble boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand 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.
  • Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
  • Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
  • Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.
  • Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.

  • Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
  • Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
  • Install insulation in equipment or structures.
  • Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
  • Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks.