Maintenance & Repair United States

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What the job involves

  • Perform routine maintenance and inspections on equipment and systems.
  • Repair and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment.
  • Install and assemble equipment, systems, and components.
  • Document work activities, record maintenance, and complete paperwork.
  • Respond to emergency repairs and service work orders.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
  • Use hand and power tools to perform maintenance tasks.
  • Interpret technical manuals, drawings, and specifications.

Summed up from 30 recent Maintenance & Repair job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Preventive Maintenance 2 in 10 postings
  • Plumbing 2 in 10 postings
  • HVAC 1 in 10 postings
  • Customer Service 1 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
  • ASE Certification 1 in 20 postings
  • Certified Automotive Technician 1 in 30 postings
  • CDL 1 in 30 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 45 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 5 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 2 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 2 years.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 8 in 10 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 15 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 10 postings

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Is these roles in demand?

107,135 open Maintenance & Repair jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $61,500 a year (most between $50k and $76k). See the full salary breakdown

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