Maintenance Mechanic

Code: 49-9071.00

Also known as: Building Maintenance Mechanic, Building Mechanic, Equipment Engineering Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Man, Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Worker

Description: When things go wrong in your home or office, sometimes you can fix the problem yourself. For general plumbing, electrical, air conditioning and heating problems, individuals and organizations can call on a Maintenance Mechanic to address their issue.Although post secondary education is not required to become a Maintenance Mechanic, some workers may attend a trade school. These mechanics primarily learn their skills on the job through apprenticeships.

Maintenance Mechanic

Typical wages


10% $26,130
25% $32,020
Median $40,850
75% $53,150
90% $65,590
10% $12.56
25% $15.4
Median $19.64
75% $25.55
90% $31.53

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
1,516,400
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
1,579,400
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 139,400