Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers

Also Called: Maintenance Aide, Maintenance Helper, Mechanic Helper, Technician's Helper

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$27,080

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers do

Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement, and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment. Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers; cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other workers.

  • Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
  • Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
  • Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
Industry Areas:

Advanced Manufacturing • Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction • Information Technology • Renewable Resources and Energy • Transportation

Training Program Areas:

Auto Collision • Automobile Technician • Bricklaying • Building Construction Technology • Carpentry • Cement Masonry • Construction Craft • Electrical • Electronic Assembly • Facilities Maintenance • Floor Covering • Glaziery • Heavy Equipment Mechanic • HVAC • Landscaping • Landscaping (HBI) • Mechanical Repair & Operation • Network Cable Installation • OCT-Only Advanced Manufacturing • OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair • OCT-Only Construction • OCT-Only Information Technology • OCT-Only Renewable Resources & Energy • OCT-Only Transportation • Painting • Petroleum Technician • Plastering • Plumbing • Sign & Billboard • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Solar Energy • Stationary Engineering • Tile Setting • Transportation Office Support • Urban Forestry • Weatherization • Welding

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

Tools

  • Hoists
  • Levels
  • Pneumatic hammer
  • Power saws
  • Screwdrivers

Technology

Word processing software
Atlas Construction Business Forms
Microsoft Word
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Computer aided design CAD software
HVAC tools software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Monitoring
  • Operation and Control

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
mechanical
building and construction
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
public safety and security

Education

  • 32% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 25% Associate's degree
  • 23% Post-secondary certificate

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Aircraft Mechanics & Service Technicians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Craft Artists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Sales Representatives, Wholesale & Manufacturing, Technical & Scientific Products

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Agricultural Technicians

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Albuquerque - Job Corps

    Albuquerque, New Mexico

  • Anaconda Civilian Conservation Center - Job Corps

    Anaconda, Montana

ACT & College

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

  • Altamaha Technical College

    Jesup, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Concern for Others
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Support
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Endurance

This is what Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Workers across the country typically make.

$13.02 / hour
$27,080 /year

Entry Level

$17.65 / hour
$36,710 /year

Median Level

$25.28 / hour
$52,590 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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