Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Jobs Pay in Lake Charles, LA
Average Hourly Pay
$29.78
6.9%Below national average
Range: $28.36 – $31.20
Average Annual Pay
$61,938
6.9%Below national average
Range: $58,989 – $64,888
How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$25.31/hr
Range: $24.11 – $26.52
Annual Rate
$52,647
Range: $50,141 – $55,155
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$29.78/hr
Range: $28.36 – $31.20
Annual Rate
$61,938
Range: $58,989 – $64,888
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$34.25/hr
Range: $32.61 – $35.88
Annual Rate
$71,229
Range: $67,837 – $74,621
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General job description
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General professionals ensure facilities, equipment, and systems function properly. They perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and inspections to keep operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- •Perform routine maintenance and repairs
- •Inspect equipment and facilities
- •Troubleshoot mechanical issues
- •Maintain maintenance records
- •Order supplies and parts
- •Ensure compliance with safety codes
Skills
- •Mechanical aptitude
- •Troubleshooting
- •Hand and power tool proficiency
- •Physical stamina
- •Problem-solving
- •Time management
Qualifications
- •High school diploma or equivalent
- •Trade certification preferred
- •Experience with building systems
- •Ability to work flexible hours
