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Occupational Report for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General (49-9042) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; boiler making; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. Exclude "Maintenance Workers, Machinery" (49-9043).

Employment Outlook for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be much larger than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the significant number of job openings projected for this occupation.
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Current Job Openings for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
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There are 24 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 24 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Maintenance Worker (Trails) 2/9/10 Crater Lake
Apartment Maintenance 2/8/10 Hermiston $11.01/hr to $12.39/hr DOE
Hotel Maintenance 2/4/10 Wilsonville $9.00/hr to $10.00/hr DOE
Part Time, Temporary Maintenance Worker, Custodian 2/4/10 Florence $14.27/hr to $15.53/hr DOE
Carpenter/Maintenance Worker 2/2/10 Warm Springs $12.00/hr DOE
Early Head Start Custodian 1/22/10 Woodburn, Silverton, Mulino $9.03/hr to $10.48/hr DOE, Neg.
Maintenance Technician - Silverstone Retirement 1/18/10 Fort Worth DOE
Hamlet Maintenance Worker 1/14/10 Warm Springs $9.00/hr to $15.00/hr DOE
Maintenance / Painter 1/7/10 Beaverton $10.00/hr to $10.50/hr DOE
Porter / Groundskeeper 1/7/10 Aloha $10.00/hr to $10.50/hr DOE
Maintenance Technician 1/6/10 Portland DOE
Facilities Maintenance Technician (Lme) 1/4/10 Beaverton $20.00/hr to $23.00/hr DOE
Maintenance Worker 12/22/09 Florence $8.40/hr DOE
Building Maintenance Worker (Part-Time) 12/16/09 Oregon City $8.40/hr
Facilities Technician - Mech 12/9/09 Hillsboro DOE
General Service Technician 11/26/09 Wood Village
Maintenance Manager 11/23/09 Portland $52,000/yr to $60,000/yr DOE
Maintenance Technician 11/20/09 Lincoln City $10.00/hr to $12.00/hr DOE
Maintenance Technician I 11/6/09 Seaside $10.50/hr
Maintenance Technician 10/29/09 Milwaukie DOE
Maintenance Ii 9/25/09 Canyonville DOE
Maintenance Person 9/23/09 Lake Oswego DOE
Building Maintenance/Caretaker 9/22/09 Coos Bay N/A
Part Time Maintenance Mechanic 7/15/09 Gresham $8.40/hr to $9.32/hr
State of Oregon License Information for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $10.39 $12.83 $16.79 $21.19 $25.55 $17.36 $36,108
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 9.84 12.64 16.38 19.28 23.75 16.39 34,093
Multnomah / Washington 11.03 13.76 17.86 22.53 27.40 18.39 38,255
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 10.46 12.63 17.33 21.41 25.39 17.53 36,455
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 10.02 11.91 15.50 21.31 24.94 16.66 34,640
Lane 10.59 12.54 15.79 20.59 24.90 16.81 34,958
Douglas 9.00 10.14 13.70 16.69 21.14 14.22 29,590
Coos / Curry 9.60 11.44 14.88 18.64 21.91 15.29 31,803
Jackson / Josephine 9.93 11.96 15.46 19.15 23.15 15.87 33,024
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 9.26 10.70 14.22 18.14 22.13 14.82 30,833
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 11.48 13.63 17.10 21.69 24.97 17.70 36,817
Klamath / Lake 10.39 13.26 16.92 19.76 23.50 16.79 34,930
Morrow / Umatilla 11.71 14.28 17.29 21.19 28.50 18.32 38,112
Baker / Union / Wallowa 8.89 9.57 12.16 17.61 24.14 14.24 29,630
Grant / Harney / Malheur 9.52 11.68 14.72 18.34 22.29 15.20 31,617
Clackamas 10.79 12.99 17.78 22.31 25.60 17.97 37,386
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Regional Employment Projections for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 13,398 15,215 1,817 13.6% 182 275 456
Multnomah / Washington 5,242 5,938 696 13.3% 70 107 177
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 1,379 1,553 174 12.6% 17 28 46
Clackamas 1,113 1,243 130 11.7% 13 23 36
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 1,102 1,257 155 14.1% 16 23 38
Lane 1,031 1,166 135 13.1% 14 21 35
Jackson / Josephine 797 925 128 16.1% 13 17 29
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 600 802 202 33.7% 20 14 34
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 410 471 61 14.9% 6 9 15
Morrow / Umatilla 364 399 35 9.6% 4 7 11
Douglas 359 405 46 12.8% 5 7 12
Coos / Curry 298 331 33 11.1% 3 6 9
Grant / Harney / Malheur 262 290 28 10.7% 3 5 8
Klamath / Lake 228 244 16 7.0% 2 5 6
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 200 238 38 19.0% 4 4 8
Baker / Union / Wallowa 170 187 17 10.0% 2 3 5

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 13,398
Total, All Industries Private 10,765
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Private 106
Construction Private 658
Construction of Buildings Private 202
Residential Building Construction Private 189
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Private 103
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 353
Other Specialty Trade Contractors Private 208
Manufacturing Private 1,790
Food Manufacturing Private 496
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing Private 274
Wood Product Manufacturing Private 242
Other Wood Product Manufacturing Private 125
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing Private 111
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 149
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing Private 102
Wholesale Trade Private 395
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 157
Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods Private 232
Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers Private 160
Retail Trade Private 346
Transportation and Warehousing Private 372
Truck Transportation Private 104
Warehousing and Storage Private 150
Information Private 111
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 2,590
Real Estate Private 2,497
Lessors of Real Estate Private 1,227
Activities Related to Real Estate Private 1,226
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 149
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services Private 484
Administrative and Support Services Private 443
Employment Services Private 232
Services to Buildings and Dwellings Private 128
Educational Services Private 410
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Private 314
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 1,133
Hospitals Private 286
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities Private 616
Nursing Care Facilities Private 130
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly Private 424
Social Assistance Private 156
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Private 488
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Private 148
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries Private 314
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Private 302
Accommodation and Food Services Private 1,072
Accommodation Private 956
Traveler Accommodation Private 840
RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps Private 112
Food Services and Drinking Places Private 116
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 451
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 325
Religious Organizations Private 206
Total, All Industries Federal 244
Transportation and Warehousing Federal 107
Postal Service Federal 107
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 137
Total, All Industries State 294
Educational Services State 122
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 122
Public Administration State 138
Total, All Industries Local 1,984
Utilities Local 114
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Local 196
Educational Services Local 684
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 566
Public Administration Local 860
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 796
Total, All Industries Tribal 111
Educational Requirements for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
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Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
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  • Adjust And Repair Mechanical Controls
  • Align Gears
  • Apply Basic Plumbing
  • Apply Electronic Principles
  • Apply Knowledge Of Ventilation Systems
  • Apply Plumbing Systems Knowledge
  • Calibrate Or Balance Equipment And Machinery
  • Estimate Cost, Time, And Materials Needed For Repairs
  • Fabricate Parts And Items Using Sheet Metal
  • Fit Bearings
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Install Electrical And Electronic Cable And Wiring
  • Interpret And Apply Service And Repair Manuals
  • Lay Out Large Repair And Maintenance Projects
  • Maintain Tools And Equipment Used In Industrial Repair
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate And Monitor Hvac Equipment
  • Operate Hand And Power Woodworking Tools Such As Sanders, Routers, And Miters
  • Operate Soldering Equipment
  • Order Parts
  • Perform Combination Welding
  • Perform Routine Building Maintenance
  • Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Schedule Maintenance For Industrial Machines And Equipment
  • Test Mechanical Products And Equipment After Repair Or Assembly
  • Use Acetylene Torch
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Carpentry Techniques
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Control And Regulating Devices To Adjust And Maintain Industrial Machinery
  • Use Electrical Test Equipment
  • Use Electronic Test Equipment
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Measuring Devices In Repairing Industrial And Heavy Equipment
  • Use Metric System
  • Use Pipe Fitting Equipment
  • Use Precision Measuring Devices In Mechanical Repair Work
  • Use Pressure Gauges
  • Use Voltmeter And Ohmmeter
  • Weld Metal Parts
  • Work With High Voltage Apparatus
Schools and Training Providers for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
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The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General
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These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Clackamas Community College
Portland Community College
Rogue Community College
Tillamook Bay Community College
Related Occupations
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Maintenance And Repair Workers, General matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Millwrights 40%
Maintenance Workers, Machinery 39%
Heating, Air Conditioning, And Refrigeration Mechanics And Installers 38%
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines 35%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics 35%
Rail Car Repairers 31%
Control And Valve Installers And Repairers, Except Mechanical Door 30%
Mechanical Door Repairers 30%
Automotive Service Technicians And Mechanics 30%
Signal And Track Switch Repairers 28%