Career Details

Maintenance and Reliability Technicians

General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.

What You’ll Do

Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings
Inspect and diagnose problems and figure out the best way to correct them
Do routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly
Assemble and set up machinery or equipment
Plan repair work using blueprints or diagrams
Do general cleaning and upkeep of buildings and properties

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comparison,Comprehension,Coordination,Dependability,Good Communications,Hands-On Activities,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Building and Construction,Customer Service,Mechanical,Public Safety and Security

What You’ll Earn

Average: $34,150.00

Range

High: $57,130.00

Low : $20,550.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

Skills

Communication,Critical Thinking,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Repairing,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

Microsoft Office Software