OCCUPATIONAL
PROFILE
Installation, Maintenance, and
Repair Worker (49-9099.00)
At-a-Glance Statistics
Sample Building Equipment Operator (BEO), Facilities Maintenance Technician, General
. .	Maintenance Mechanic, Helper, Maintenance Helper, Maintenance Mechanic,
JOD I ItieS Maintenance Technician, Mechanic Helper, Trades Helper, Well Tender
Key Tasks • Transfer tools, parts, equipment, and supplies to and from workstations and
other areas.
•	Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and
reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
•	Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and
instruments, using hand or power tools.
•	Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects
to ensure proper functioning.
•	Hold or supply tools, parts, equipment, and supplies for other workers.
•	Position vehicles, machinery, equipment, physical structures, and other
objects for assembly or installation, using hand tools, power tools, and
moving equipment.
•	Adjust, maintain, and repair tools, equipment, and machines, and assist
more skilled workers with similar tasks.
•	Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work
areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning
equipment.
•	Assemble and maintain physical structures, using hand or power tools.
•	Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe
operation.
•	Apply protective materials to equipment, components, and parts to prevent
defects and corrosion.
All data sourced from 0*NET OnLine (2018) https./Avww onetonline.org/.

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Education and Training Top Industries
High school
diploma or
equivalent
51%
Less than a
high school
diploma
28%
Post-secondary
certificate
19%
Median Wages
Hourly
$18.90
EH
Annually
$39,320

Construction
Retail Trade
Number Employed

183,000 positions
21,300 job openings
Top Ten States for Occupational Percentage Growth
UT FL TX AZ OR NY CO SC GA ID

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