Homebuilder Warranty Service Technician

Also called: Warranty Technician, Customer Care Technician (Homebuilding)

Fixes problems in brand-new homes during the builder's warranty period, from sticking doors to drywall cracks.

A day in the life

You visit a family who moved in three months ago, patch nail pops, adjust a cabinet door and fix a leaking faucet. You schedule trade contractors for bigger repairs and keep the customer happy. It's a great way to learn every part of a house.

Pay over a career

Starting
$38k
Typical
$50k
High
$66k

Estimated from BLS general maintenance and repair workers.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school plus general construction or handyman skills.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 4% over 10 years). General maintenance and repair workers.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Apps schedule and log repairs, but fixing doors, drywall and leaks in real homes stays hands-on.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Woodshop, Construction CTE, Plumbing or electrical CTE.

Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9071.

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