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Maintain computer hardware

This is physical, in-person work with real objects, tools, equipment and places that change from day to day. AI can't do it for you.

Part of Maintain electronic, computer, or other technical equipment, under the O*NET work activity group Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 0 AI-assist, 6 stays human).

Tasks built on this activity

• Perform routine maintenance or standard repairs to networking components or equipment.Stays human Computer Network Support Specialists
• Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.Stays human Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
• Maintain or coordinate the maintenance of network peripherals, such as printers.Stays human Computer Network Architects
• Maintain network hardware and software, direct network security measures, and monitor networks to ensure availability to system users.Stays human Computer and Information Research Scientists

Tasks where it is part of the work

• Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications.Stays human Computer User Support Specialists
• Perform ongoing hardware and software maintenance operations, including installing or upgrading hardware or software.Stays human Computer Systems Engineers/Architects