Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Covers installation, upkeep, and repair jobs that do not fit a more specific trade title. Day to day work can include putting in systems and equipment, running routine maintenance checks, finding and fixing mechanical or electrical faults, and helping set up and calibrate new gear. Safety rules apply on every task, and work is written up in service records. Settings and tools vary with the assignment, since the role is a catch-all rather than a single specialty. Suits people who like varied hands-on repair, following safety steps, and keeping clear records of what was done.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$49'230
Median Wage Market Position
$49'230
What you might do
- Install systems and equipment as assigned
- Carry out routine maintenance on equipment
- Find and fix mechanical or electrical faults
- Follow safety rules on every job
- Write up the work in service records
- Help set up and calibrate new equipment
Skills that matter
- Installing a wide range of equipment
- Carrying out routine maintenance checks
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical problems
- Following safety protocols during every task
- Keeping service records of work performed
- Helping calibrate newly installed equipment
AI & the future of this role
Work spans assorted install and repair jobs that put people on site with tools and unpredictable equipment. Guidance systems might speed diagnosis, but hands-on fixes and practical judgment across varied settings are likely to remain valued.
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