Occupation Summary

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

O*NET 49-9071.00

Description:

Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.

Annual Wages:
$41,455.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 19.57%.
Education Level:
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production). According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
  2. Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
  3. Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
  4. Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
  5. Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
  6. Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
  7. Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedges.
  8. Paint or repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, or other parts of building structures.
  9. Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
  10. Align and balance new equipment after installation.
  11. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
  12. Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, or tools.
  13. Fabricate or repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures, such as sheds or outbuildings.
  14. Lay brick to repair or maintain buildings, walls, arches, or other structures.
  15. Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines.
  16. Assemble boilers at installation sites, using tools such as levels, plumb bobs, hammers, torches, or other hand tools.
  17. Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
  18. Perform routine maintenance on boilers, such as replacing burners or hoses, installing replacement parts, or reinforcing structural weaknesses to ensure optimal boiler efficiency.
  19. Position, attach, or blow insulating materials to prevent energy losses from buildings, pipes, or other structures or objects.
  20. Test and treat water supply.
  21. Dismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.
  22. Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
  23. 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.
  24. Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.
  25. Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
  26. Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties.
  27. Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.
  28. Provide groundskeeping services, such as landscaping or snow removal.
  29. Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.
  30. Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Maintenance and Repair Workers, General employed Annual Growth Rate
Traveler accommodation 4.7 2.58
Elementary and secondary schools 4.5 0.80
Colleges, universities, and professional schools 2.8 0.79
General medical and surgical hospitals 2 0.60


Labor Market Information


2022 Statewide average hourly wage $19.93
2022 National average hourly wage $22.66
2020 National employment 1,444,100
2020 Texas employment 115,322
Texas projected employment by 2030 137,895
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2030 14,105




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
80.60%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
73.80%
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
73.60%
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
67.00%
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
61.40%
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
58.40%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
52.40%
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
50.40%
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
47.40%
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
47.00%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
77.60%
Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
77.60%
Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
75.00%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
65.00%
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
62.40%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
62.40%
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
62.40%
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
62.40%
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
62.40%
Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
62.40%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
77.60%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
77.60%
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
77.60%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
77.60%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
75.00%
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
67.60%
Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
67.60%
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
67.60%
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
65.00%
Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
65.00%


  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
    -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
    -- Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
  • Getting Information
    -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Other Activities


  • Independence
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
  • Support
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.



Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliers: Water pump pliers; Adjustable widemouth pliers;

Adjustable wrenches: Adjustable crescent wrenches; Adjustable hand wrenches; Adjustable slip lock nut wrenches;

Air compressors: Air compressors;

Alarm systems: Security alarm systems;

Ammeters: Volt-ammeters;

Augers: Augers;

Backhoes: Tractors with backhoe attachments;

Ball peen hammer: Ball peen hammers;

Bench vises: Workshop bench vises;

Biscuit jointers: Biscuit joiners;

Blocks or pulleys: Block and tackle equipment;

Blow torch: Cutting torches;

Brooms: Industrial brooms;

C clamps: Locking C-clamps;

Calipers: Dial calipers;

Caulking guns: Caulking guns;

Claw hammer: Claw hammers;

Cold chisels: Metal chisels;

Conduit benders: Conduit benders;

Demolition hammers: Chipping hammers;

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Dewatering pumps: Utility pumps;

Diagonal cut pliers: Diagonal cutting pliers;

Dial indicator or dial gauge: Dial indicators;

Dollies: Dollies;

Drain or pipe cleaning equipment: Power drain cleaners; Pressurized water pigs; Sectional drain cleaning machines; Sewer rodding machines; Sewer tapes; Pipe cleaning equipment; Heavy duty drain cleaning machines; Hand spinners; Drain augers; Drain cleaning cables; Closet augers; Toilet augers;

Drain or toilet plunger: Plungers;

Drilling machines: Drill presses;

Dump trucks: Dump trucks;

End cut pliers: Side cutting pliers;

Feeler gauges: Feeler gauges;

Fish tape: Fish tape pullers;

Front end loaders: Two-wheel drive front end loaders;

Fuse pullers: Fuse pullers;

Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus: Gas welders;

Goggles: Safety goggles;

Grease guns: Grease guns;

Grinders: Hand grinders;

Grinding machines: Valve grinding machines;

Hacksaw: Hacksaws; Mini hacksaws;

Hammer drills: Rotary hammers;

Hammers: Dead blow hammers;

Hand sprayers: Hand operated spray guns;

Hand trucks or accessories: Hand trucks;

Hedge clippers: Electric trimmers;

Hex keys: Hex key sets; Hex wrenches; Allen wrenches;

Hoists: Hoisting equipment;

Hole saws: Hole cutting tools; Circle cutters;

Hose cutter: Gasket cutters;

Hydraulic truck cranes: Hydraulic boom trucks;

Inspection mirror: Inspection mirrors;

Jacks: Hand jacks;

Ladders: Step ladders;

Lawnmowers: Lawn mowers;

Levels: Bubble levels; Hand levels; Spirit levels;

Lifts: Power lifts;

Liquid leak detectors: Ultrasonic leak detectors;

Locking pliers: Channel lock pliers; Locking pliers; Vise grip pliers;

Micrometers: Digital micrometers;

Mitre box: Mitre boxes;

Needlenose pliers: Needlenose pliers;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Nut drivers: Universal nut wrenches; Nut drivers;

Offset socket wrenches: Hollow core socket wrenches; Offset socket wrenches;

Ohmmeters: Volt-ohm meters VOM; Ohmmeters;

Oil can: Oil dispensing cans;

Paint brushes: Paint application brushes;

Paint rollers: Paint application rollers;

Paint sprayers: Paint spray guns;

Personal computers: Personal computers;

Picks: Ice picks;

Pipe or tube cutter: Wide roll pipe cutters; Tubing cutters; Soil pipe cutters; Copper cutting machines; Ratcheting polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters; Polyvinyl chloride PVC cutters; Polyvinyl chloride PVC saws; Power pipe cutters; Mini tubing cutters; Pipe cutters;

Pipe vises: Pipe vises; Pipe welding vises; Welding clamps;

Pipe wrenches: End pipe wrenches; Offset pipe wrenches; Pipe wrenches; Straight pipe wrenches;

Plumb bobs: Plumb bobs;

Pneumatic hammer: Jackhammers;

Portable data input terminals: Handheld computers;

Power drills: Power drills; Right-angle drills; Cordless power drills; Direct tap machines; Hammer drills; Hand drills;

Power flaring tool: Flaring tools;

Power nail guns: Electric nail guns;

Power planes: Electric planers;

Power routers: Power routers;

Power sanders: Electric sanders;

Power saws: Concrete saws; Circular saws; Power saws; Radial arm saws; Reciprocating saws; Jig saws; Table saws; Tile saws;

Precision file: Precision files;

Pressure or steam cleaners: High pressure water sprayers;

Protective gloves: Safety gloves;

Pry bars: Pry bars; Crowbars;

Pullers: Chain pullers; Bearing pullers; Comealongs; Compression sleeve pullers; Faucet handle pullers; Faucet stem and cartridge pullers; Tub drain removers;

Punches or nail sets or drifts: Center punches; Pin punches;

Putty knives: Putty knives;

Ratchets: Ratchet wrenches; Manual ratchet threader sets;

Respirators: Dust and particulate respirators;

Rubber mallet: Rubber mallets;

Rulers: Rulers;

Safety harnesses or belts: Protective harnesses;

Safety shoes: Safety shoes;

Saws: Hand saws;

Scaffolding: Scaffolding;

Screw extractors: Screw extractor sets;

Screwdrivers: Flat blade screwdrivers; Phillips head screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers;

Scribers: Scribers;

Sewage pumps: Sewage pumps;

Sharpening stones or tools or kits: Sharpening equipment;

Shears: Shears;

Shielded metal arc welding or stick welding machine: Shielded arc welding tools;

Shovels: Snow shovels;

Sledge hammer: Sledgehammers;

Slings: Rigging equipment;

Slip or groove joint pliers: Slip joint pliers;

Snow blowers: Snow blowers;

Snowplow attachments: Snowplows;

Socket sets: Socket wrench sets;

Soldering iron: Soldering equipment;

Specialty wrenches: Basin wrenches;

Spot welding machine: Welders; Portable welding machines;

Squares: Combination squares;

Straight edges: Straightedges;

Stripping tools: Wire strippers;

Stud finders: Stud locators;

Tape measures: Measuring tapes;

Tensiometers: Tension gauges;

Threading die hand tool: Pipe threaders;

Threading taps: Tap sets;

Tinners snips: Tin snips;

Torque wrenches: Torque wrenches;

Tracer or duplicating or contouring lathe: Lathes;

Trenching machines: Trenchers;

Trowels: Concrete trowels;

Tube bending machine: Tube benders;

Two way radios: Portable two way radios;

Utility knives: Utility knives;

Voltage or current meters: Current testers; Voltage testers;

Water samplers: Water samplers;

Welder torch: Brazing equipment;

Wire cutters: Wire cutting tools;

Wire lug crimping tool: Wire crimpers;

Wire or cable cutter: Conduit cutters;

Workshop cranes: Workshop cranes;


Technology

Calendar and scheduling software: Computerized time management systems;

Cloud-based data access and sharing software: Dropbox;

Computer aided design CAD software: Dassault Systemes CATIA; Autodesk AutoCAD; Computer aided design and drafting software CADD; PTC Creo Parametric;

Data base user interface and query software: Yardi software; Data entry software; Database software;

Desktop communications software: Eko;

Development environment software: National Instruments LabVIEW;

Electronic mail software: Microsoft Exchange; Microsoft Outlook; IBM Notes;

Enterprise resource planning ERP software: SAP software;

Facilities management software: Computerized maintenance management system CMMS;

Industrial control software: Digital direct control DDC energy management software; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software;

Instant messaging software: GroupMe;

Internet browser software: Web browser software;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Operating system software: Operating system software; Microsoft Windows; Handheld computer device software; Linux; Apple macOS;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Project management software: Microsoft Project; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Video conferencing software: FaceTime;

Video creation and editing software: Loom; YouTube;

Web page creation and editing software: Facebook;

Word processing software: Google Docs; Microsoft Word;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General include:
  • 51-2011.00 Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers
  • 47-2011.00 Boilermakers
  • 51-2031.00 Engine and Other Machine Assemblers
  • 49-9098.00 Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
  • 51-8013.04 Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
  • 49-9041.00 Industrial Machinery Mechanics
  • 49-9044.00 Millwrights
  • 49-3042.00 Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
  • 47-2152.00 Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
  • 51-8021.00 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators


Sources of Additional Information
  • For more information, visit: United Handyman Association
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

  • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
    Labor Market and Career Information  |  101 E. 15th Street, Annex Room 0252  |  Austin, Texas 78778
    Official Website  |  1-800-822-PLAN (7526)  |  512.936.3200

    ** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.