JOB REPORT / 49-9071 · 27 TASKS

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General.

Can AI do the work of Maintenance and Repair Workers, Generals?

Mostly it works alongside you. Here is what shifts, task by task.

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The parts of your job AI can already do most of:

Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work
Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers
Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures

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WHAT WE LOOKED AT

Your job, task by task.

10 of 27 tasks reviewed

This job has 27 core tasks. We went through 10 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Maintenance and Repair Workers, Generals actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
AI DOES
Auto-fills repair logs, suggests cost codes, and formats records from voice or text input
YOU DO
Confirm the real work details and sign off on accurate costs
TASK 02
Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
AI DOES
Searches supplier catalogs, compares prices, and fills out order forms
YOU DO
Confirm the exact part matches your specific machine and situation
TASK 03
Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.
AI DOES
Pulls parts pricing, labor rate data, and cost templates to speed up estimates
YOU DO
Inspect the damage yourself before finalizing any number
TASK 04
Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
AI DOES
Pulls up manuals, explains diagrams, and drafts repair steps from schematics
YOU DO
Inspect the real equipment and decide what the plan actually needs
TASK 05
Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.
AI DOES
Generates design ideas, drafts sketches, and suggests materials or standard parts
YOU DO
Bring real-world repair experience and safety judgment to finalize any design
TASK 06
Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.
AI DOES
Drafts training guides, checklists, and onboarding documents
YOU DO
Show up in person, coach hands-on skills, and build team relationships
TASK 07
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
AI DOES
Analyzes sensor data and error codes to suggest likely fault causes
YOU DO
Trust your hands, ears, and nose to catch what sensors miss
TASK 08SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
AI DOES
Scans manuals and suggests likely causes
YOU DO
Feel, hear, and trust your instincts
About this analysis
15% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 09
Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.
AI DOES
Looks up repair manuals, troubleshooting guides, and parts lists quickly
YOU DO
Show up, diagnose by touch and sound, and turn the wrench
TASK 10
Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.
AI DOES
Suggests energy-efficient equipment options and helps plan installation steps
YOU DO
Show up, handle tools, and install equipment safely with your own hands

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
SOC code: 49-9071
Tasks reviewed: 10 of 27

How we assess

PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $49,590 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $51,280 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 1,529,700
Employed in Colorado: 22,960
Job outlook: +3.8% by 2034 · ~159,800 openings/yr

Wages from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. National figures cover the United States. Job outlook is national.

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Your job, task by task.

Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.

Order parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.

Estimate costs to repair machinery, equipment, or building structures.

Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.

Design new equipment to aid in the repair or maintenance of machines, mechanical equipment, or building structures.

Train or manage maintenance personnel or subcontractors.

Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.

Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.

Maintain or repair specialized equipment or machinery located in cafeterias, laundries, hospitals, stores, offices, or factories.

Install equipment to improve the energy or operational efficiency of residential or commercial buildings.

Practice AI.Use your judgment.

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Use your judgment.