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Career Overview

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.

Salary for Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers

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 25th
Percentile
75th
Percentile
Mean
U.S. $16,990
($8.17)
$27,510
($13.22)
$23,230
($11.17)
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Majors for this Career


Job Zone Description

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation

Overall Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience maybe helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer could benefit from experience in installing dry wall, but an inexperienced person could learn the job fairly easily.

Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job related course work. In some cases, you may need an associate's or bachelor's degree.

Job Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

Examples
Drywall installers, fire inspectors, flight attendants, pharmacy technicians, retail salespersons, and bank tellers.

In these occupations you can often use your knowledge and skills to help others.

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1.

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2.

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3.

Mechanical Door Repairers

4.

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

5.

Rail Car Repairers

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