What does a Maintenance Technician do?
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What the job involves
- Perform routine maintenance to keep equipment and systems in good working order.
- Respond to work orders and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
- Repair and replace broken or defective parts on equipment and machinery.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems to find the cause of equipment failure.
- Use computer systems to log work orders, track progress, and order supplies.
- Follow safety regulations and keep the work area clean and organized.
- Communicate with supervisors and team members about ongoing projects and repairs.
Summed up from 30 recent Maintenance Technician job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Plumbing 5 in 10 postings
- HVAC 3 in 10 postings
- Carpentry 3 in 10 postings
- Preventive Maintenance 3 in 10 postings
- Painting 2 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Driver's License 4 in 10 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 55 postings
- 1 to 2 years 6 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 3 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 2 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 9 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 15 postings
- Bachelor's degree 1 in 15 postings
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Is this role in demand?
31,192 open Maintenance Technician jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Texas3,633 open
- California2,643 open
- Florida2,467 open
- Ohio1,530 open
- New York1,433 open
Typical pay $51,100 a year (most between $45k and $62k). See the full salary breakdown