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The knowledge of electrical wiring, systems and equipment is essential as well as understanding of the principles involved in systems such as cooling, sewer, water, heating and pressure systems. (Some knowledge of the principles of other maintenance trades is also important, such as welding, plumbing, carpentry, construction, painting and masonry/plaster.) The various types of equipment and systems may be located in buildings or garages, or on outdoor sites.
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Glen Oaks Community College
Maintenance Assistant
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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$38,456 / year median in Michigan
-4% projected decline
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GENERAL SUMMARY
Employees in this position install, maintain, repair, and sometimes operate college vehicles, mechanical, electrical, and other maintenance trade equipment such as locks, control-valves, filters, motors, tanks, fans, radiators, hoists, thermostats, refrigerators, pumps, sewers, boilers, air conditioners, heavy equipment and other types of equipment using various types of tools and knowledge and principles of the maintenance trades.The knowledge of electrical wiring, systems and equipment is essential as well as understanding of the principles involved in systems such as cooling, sewer, water, heating and pressure systems. (Some knowledge of the principles of other maintenance trades is also important, such as welding, plumbing, carpentry, construction, painting and masonry/plaster.) The various types of equipment and systems may be located in buildings or garages, or on outdoor sites.