Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Moves mobile homes and prefabricated buildings onto owners' lots or into parks and sets them up. Seals modular units for shipment, connects water lines and tests plumbing, and inspects systems to judge what needs repair. Replaces damaged panels and frame members, seals leaks, and installs or repairs fixtures and appliances with hand or power tools. Plans work from orders, manuals, and diagrams, estimates parts and costs, and confers with customers about damage. Suits people who like site work with buildings, thorough system checks, and working as part of a crew.
Typical education: Less than a High School Diploma
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$45'990
Median Wage Market Position
$45'990
What you might do
- Set mobile homes in place on lots
- Install fixtures and appliances in units
- Connect water lines and test plumbing
- Replace damaged panels and frame parts
- Inspect systems to see what needs work
- Review damage with owners before starting
Skills that matter
- Setting mobile homes on owners' lots
- Connecting hoses and testing plumbing
- Replacing frames, panels, and seals
- Planning repairs from manuals and diagrams
- Conferring with owners about unit damage
- Coordinating the move with the crew
AI & the future of this role
Moving and setting mobile homes or prefabricated buildings is heavy, site-specific labor that depends on coordination and physical skill. Planning software might streamline logistics, but the placement, leveling, and connection work on location is likely to remain human-led.
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