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Description

Facilities technicians keep buildings and their systems running, handling a wide range of maintenance and repairs. The work involves fixing and maintaining plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural elements, responding to issues, performing preventive maintenance, and keeping a facility safe and functional.

They work for businesses, institutions, and property managers. The role suits practical, versatile, dependable people who can turn their hand to many trades, diagnose and fix varied problems, respond to whatever a building throws up, and combine broad practical skill with the reliability to keep a facility and everyone in it running smoothly.

Dimensions

How this role scores across 12 work traits — creativity, structure, autonomy, and more

Career path

Training time 0–3 months
Training type On the job
Transition difficulty
3/10 · Low
Growth Potential

Labor statistics estimates from 2023–2033

3.8%

Entry-level salary

AI outlook

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