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Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

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Civilian:

Perform 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.

Military:

Perform 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.

Job Titles

  • Airport Attendant
  • Bench Repair Technician
  • Building Maintenance Engineer
  • Building Maintenance Mechanic
  • Building Maintenance Repairer

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Nationwide Salary Average*

Civilian:
$34,620
Military:
$45,332

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