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Maintenance Technician
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What they do
A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$51,349 / year median in New Jersey
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Mechanical systems (e.g., gear boxes, chains, sprockets, motors, seals, bearings). Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns). Product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs). Reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics). Skilled in handling electrical systems, including installation, frequency drive, and troubleshooting. Experience with electronics, such as level probes, flow meters, and drives/VFDs. Knowledgeable about gearing and gear boxes, including rebuilds, ordering parts, and machining parts. Proficient in hydraulic systems, dealing with high-pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, and troubleshooting.