Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $75,000Overview
General maintenance mechanics, sometimes called maintenance technicians or building engineers, repair and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings, and work on plumbing, electrical, and controls. They perform minor construction or carpentry work and routine preventive maintenance to keep the physical structures of businesses, schools, factories, and apartment buildings in good condition. They also maintain and repair specialized equipment and machinery found in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, offices, and factories. There are more than 1.3 million general maintenance mechanics employed in the United States, working in almost every industry.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Supervisor or Craftworker
General Maintenance Mechanic
Helper
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