Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

SummaryPerform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.DutiesAssemble, 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.Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.Align and balance new equipment after installation.Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.Lay brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures.Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines.Assemble boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools.Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.Test and treat water supply.Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devices.Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.Perform general cleaning duties of buildings or properties.Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal.Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.RequirementsAssemble mechanical components or machine parts.Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.Install machine or equipment replacement parts.Maintain work equipment or machinery.Install insulation in equipment or structures.Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.Maintain work equipment or machinery.Order materials, supplies, or equipment.Clean work areas.Train others in operational procedures.Supervise employees.Estimate costs for labor or materials.Develop equipment or component configurations.Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.Repair electrical circuits or wiring.Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.Plan work procedures.Lay out work according to specifications.Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.Paint surfaces or equipment.Operate welding equipment.Align equipment or machinery.Measure distances or dimensions.Fabricate parts or components.Assemble structural components.Repair structural components.Grind parts to required dimensions.Nice To HavesAutodesk AutoCADComputer aided design and drafting software CADDData entry softwareHandheld computer device softwareIBM NotesMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ProjectOracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio ManagementPTC Creo ParametricSAPYardiAdjustable crescent wrenchesAdjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable slip lock nut wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAllen wrenchesAugersBall peen hammersBasin wrenchesBearing pullersBiscuit joinersBlock and tackle equipmentBrazing equipmentBubble levelsCaulking gunsCenter punchesChain pullersChannel lock pliersChipping hammersCircle cuttersCircular sawsClaw hammersCloset augersCombination squaresComealongsCompression sleeve pullersComputerized maintenance management system CMMSComputerized time management systemsConcrete sawsConcrete trowelsConduit bendersConduit cuttersCopper cutting machinesCordless power drillsCrowbarsCurrent testersCutting torchesDead blow hammersDesktop computersDiagonal cutting pliersDial calipersDial indicatorsDigital direct control DDC energy management softwareDigital micrometersDirect tap machinesDolliesDrain augersDrain cleaning cablesDrill pressesDump trucksDust and particulate respiratorsElectric nail gunsElectric planersElectric sandersElectric trimmersEnd pipe wrenchesFaucet handle pullersFaucet stem and cartridge pullersFeeler gaugesFish tape pullersFlaring toolsFlat blade screwdriversFuse pullersGas weldersGasket cuttersGrease gunsHacksawsHammer drillsHand drillsHand grindersHand jacksHand levelsHand operated spray gunsHand sawsHand spinnersHand trucksHandheld computersHeavy duty drain cleaning machinesHex key setsHex wrenchesHigh pressure water sprayersHoisting equipmentHole cutting toolsHollow core socket wrenchesHydraulic boom trucksIce picksIndustrial broomsInspection mirrorsJackhammersJig sawsLaptop computersLathesLawn mowersLocking C-clampsLocking pliersManual ratchet threader setsMeasuring tapesMetal chiselsMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordMini hacksawsMini tubing cuttersMitre boxesNeedlenose pliersNut driversOffset pipe wrenchesOffset socket wrenchesOhmmetersOil dispensing cansPaint application brushesPaint application rollersPaint spray gunsPersonal computersPhillips head screwdriversPin punchesPipe cleaning equipmentPipe cuttersPipe threadersPipe visesPipe welding visesPipe wrenchesPlumb bobsPlungersPolyvinyl chloride PVC cuttersPolyvinyl chloride PVC sawsPortable two way radiosPortable welding machinesPower drain cleanersPower drillsPower liftsPower pipe cuttersPower routersPower sawsPrecision filesPressurized water pigsProtective harnessesPry barsPutty knivesRadial arm sawsRatchet wrenchesRatcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cuttersReciprocating sawsRigging equipmentRight-angle drillsRotary hammersRubber malletsRulersSafety glovesSafety gogglesSafety shoesScaffoldingScrew extractor setsScribersSectional drain cleaning machinesSecurity alarm systemsSewage pumpsSewer rodding machinesSewer tapesSharpening equipmentShearsShielded arc welding toolsSide cutting pliersSledgehammersSlip joint pliersSnow blowersSnow shovelsSnowplowsSocket wrench setsSoil pipe cuttersSoldering equipmentSpirit levelsStep laddersStraight pipe wrenchesStraight screwdriversStraightedgesStud locatorsTable sawsTap setsTension gaugesTile sawsTin snipsToilet augersTorque wrenchesTractors with backhoe attachmentsTrenchersTub drain removersTube bendersTubing cuttersTwo-wheel drive front end loadersUltrasonic leak detectorsUniversal nut wrenchesUtility knivesUtility pumpsValve grinding machinesVise grip pliersVolt-ammetersVolt-ohm meters VOMVoltage testersWater pump pliersWater samplersWeb browser softwareWeldersWelding clampsWide roll pipe cuttersWire crimpersWire cutting toolsWire strippersWorkshop bench visesWorkshop cranes