Talent Shortage Among Maintenance Professionals and How a CMMS Can Help

Written By Julian Romine

  • General Maintenance and Repair Workers: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 157,200 job openings annually for general maintenance and repair workers from 2023 to 2033. These openings are primarily the result of workforce exits and transfers.

  • Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Maintenance Workers: Employment in this sector is expected to grow by 15% from 2023 to 2033, significantly outpacing the average for all occupations. The projected growth equates to approximately 53,000 job openings each year and is driven by the need to replace retiring workers and those transitioning to other roles.

  • Automotive Technicians: The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates over 67,000 annual job openings for automotive technicians between 2022 and 2032, underscoring the high demand in the automotive maintenance sector. 

Julian Romine