maintenance man

/ˈmeɪntnɪns mæn/
/ˈmeɪntənəns mæn/
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Definitions of maintenance man
  1. noun
    a skilled worker whose job is to repair things
    synonyms: repairman, service man
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    types:
    auto-mechanic, automobile mechanic, car-mechanic, grease monkey, mechanic
    someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
    handyman, jack of all trades, odd-job man
    a man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks
    trouble shooter, troubleshooter
    a worker whose job is to locate and fix sources of trouble (especially in mechanical devices)
    type of:
    fixer, mender, repairer
    a skilled worker who mends or repairs things
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