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Occupation Overview
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 
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| Occupation Description |
Sample Job Titles |
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.
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 Airport Attendant
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Bench Repair Technician
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Building Maintenance Repairer
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Ethanol Maintenance Mechanic
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Facilities Manager
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Facility Maintenance Technician
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Firefighting Equipment Specialist
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Industrial Mechanic
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Maintenance Electrician
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Maintenance Man
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Maintenance Repairman
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Marine Services Technician
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Mechanic
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Methane Capturing System Maintenance Worker
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Repairer, Maintenance, Building
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Terminal Mechanic
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Trouble Shooting Mechanic
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Utility Specialist
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Water Purification Systems Service Technician
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Zone Maintenance Technician
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| Significant Points of this Occupation |
- General maintenance and repair workers are employed in almost every industry.
- Many workers learn their skills informally on the job; obtaining certification may result in better advancement opportunities in higher paying industries.
- Job growth and turnover in this large occupation should result in excellent job opportunities, especially for people with experience in maintenance and related fields.
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| Resources for Additional Information |
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Disclaimer: Links to non-Kuder Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement. Information about job opportunities may be obtained from local employers and local offices of the State. For information related to training and certification, contact: - International Maintenance Institute, P.O. Box 751896, Houston, TX 77275-1896. Internet: http://www.imionline.org
- Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals, 8400 Westpark Drive, 2nd Floor, McLean, VA 22102-3570. Internet: http://www.smrp.org/
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