Utilities Equipment Repairer

OVERVIEW
The Utilities Equipment Repairer is responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on utilities equipment and special-purpose support systems.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform maintenance on bottle cleaning/charging stations
• Inspect and repair air conditioner electrical systems, air conditioner vapor systems, refrigeration unit electrical systems, portable heater fuel/electrical systems, fire extinguisher recharging systems and fire extinguishers/valves

TRAINING
Job training for a Utilities Equipment Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 12 weeks of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Lee, VA with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in math, electricity and shop mechanics
• Experience using tools

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)

• General Maintenance (GM): 98 OR 
• General Maintenance (GM): 88
• General Technical (GT): 83

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
919A Engineer Equipment Repair Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in many industries, including hospitals, manufacturing firms and governmental agencies. With some additional certification, you could become a self-employed electric tool repairer, electrical instrument repairer, electric medical equipment repairer or electric motor repairer.