MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKERS
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
The demand for Maintenance and Repair workers in the region is stable, consistently employing over 20,000 workers each year. General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They often carry out many different tasks in a single day, and may work at any number of indoor or outdoor locations. They may work inside a single building, such as a hotel or hospital, or be responsible for the maintenance of many buildings, such as those in an apartment complex or on a college campus.
HOW MUCH COULD I EARN?
24,697 WORKERS EMPLOYED
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR WORKERS
WHAT EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE WILL I NEED?
The positions posted for Maintenance and Repair Workers seldom require a high level of education or experience. A high school diploma or GED was found to be required in 46% of postings, with Associates and Bachelor's degrees being required in only 14% of postings. This characteristic is also reflected in the required experience, with "no experience" commanding 56% of posts.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE IN JOB POSTINGS
FOR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CONTACT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND MICHIGAN WORKS! AGENCY
WHAT TECHNICAL SKILLS SHOULD I DEVELOP?
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HVAC
Carpentry
Painting
• Plumbing
Drywall (Installation And Repair)
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Preventive Maintenance
Hand Tools
Field Service Management
Snow Removal
Power Tool Operation
WHAT COMMON SKILLS DO EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR?
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Communications
• Valid Driver's License
Customer Service
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Management
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Lifting Ability
Operations
Good Driving Record
Cleanliness
Detail Oriented
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD I PURSUE?
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• HVAC Certification
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
EPA 608 Technician Certification
EPA Universal Certification
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Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certification
Air Brake Certification
CompTIA A+
CDL Class B License
JOB POSTINGS BY PROSPERITY REGION
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