Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair · SOC 49-9098
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
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What this work involves
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.
Common titles: HVAC Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Helper), HVAC Installation Helper (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installation Helper), Maintenance Aide, Maintenance Helper, Mechanic Helper, Mechanic Repair Helper
Representative Tasks
- •Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
- •Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure proper functioning.
- •Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
- •Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand or power tools.
- •Clean or lubricate vehicles, machinery, equipment, instruments, tools, work areas, and other objects, using hand tools, power tools, and cleaning equipment.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
- •Install machine or equipment replacement parts.
- •Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- •Connect electrical components or equipment.
- •Connect hoses to equipment or piping.
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 24% Bright |
| Median Salary | $39,630 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |