Career fit quiz

Is Maintenance Helper the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the maintenance helper career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the maintenance helper job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I want to learn a trade
Statement 2 of 8I like hands-on work
Statement 3 of 8I’m reliable
Statement 4 of 8I take direction well
Statement 5 of 8I don’t mind getting dirty
Statement 6 of 8I want short training
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about A few weeks on the job training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $39,630 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Helpers, installation, maintenance and repair workers assist mechanics and repairers by performing duties such as supplying tools, cleaning work areas and holding parts.

  • Assist mechanics
  • Carry tools and parts
  • Clean work areas
  • Hold materials
  • Do simple repairs

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