This occupation is generally found in a small establishment where specialization in maintenance work is impractical. There are approximately 5,155-6,300 maintenance workers currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. Few employers are union. About 145-180 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Most employers require 9-24 months of prior experience.
Some jobs are temporary or on-call.
A few jobs are 20-25 hours per week. The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. Most employers recruit applicants through newspaper advertisements. Many also fill openings by hiring referrals from employees. Some fill openings by hiring referrals from private employment agencies.