Overview

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.

Also Known As

Building Mechanic, Equipment Engineering Technician, Facilities Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Journeyman, Maintenance Man, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Specialist, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Worker

Activities

  • Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Inspect mechanical components of vehicles to identify problems.
  • Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
  • Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Order materials, supplies, or equipment.
  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.
  • Read technical information needed to perform maintenance or repairs.
  • Develop equipment or component configurations.
  • Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.
  • Assemble electrical components, subsystems, or systems.
  • Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
  • Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
  • Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
  • Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
  • Perform manual agricultural, aquacultural, or horticultural tasks.
  • Remove snow.
  • Record information about parts, materials or repair procedures.
  • Align equipment or machinery.
  • Estimate costs for labor or materials.
  • Operate welding equipment.
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
  • Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
  • Measure distances or dimensions.
  • Lay out work according to specifications.
  • Plan work procedures.
  • Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
  • Assemble mechanical components or machine parts.
  • Fabricate parts or components.
  • Clean work areas.
  • Train others in operational procedures.
  • Supervise employees.
  • Repair structural components.
  • Assemble structural components.
  • Paint surfaces or equipment.
  • Install insulation in equipment or structures.
  • Grind parts to required dimensions.

Skills

  • Repairing – Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.
  • Equipment Maintenance – Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.
  • Troubleshooting – Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

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Education Requirements

  • Education: High School Diploma or Equal
  • Experience: None
  • Training: 1 to 12 Months - On The Job

Knowledge

  • Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • 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.

Abilities

  • Information Ordering – Ordering or arranging things.
  • Manual Dexterity – Holding or moving items with your hands.
  • Near Vision – Seeing details up close.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness – Keeping your arm or hand steady.
  • Problem Sensitivity – Noticing when problems happen.
  • Oral Expression – Communicating by speaking.
  • Control Precision – Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
  • Visualization – Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.

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Pathway Job Market and Predictions - Connecticut

Future Job Opportunities: Very Likely
Typical Wages
Local National
10% $29,990 $26,130
25% $36,770 $32,020
Median $47,540 $40,850
75% $61,620 $53,150
90% $75,280 $65,590


Projected Employment
Connecticut United States
11,960
2018 Employment
 1,444,100
2019 Employment
12,730
2028 Employment
 1,561,000
2029 Employment
6%
Percent Change
 8%
Percent Change
1,280
Annual Projected Job Openings
 152,300
Annual Projected Job Openings