How to hire a building maintenance repairer

How to hire a building maintenance repairer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step building maintenance repairer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a building maintenance repairer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new building maintenance repairer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The building maintenance repairer hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A building maintenance repairer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, building maintenance repairers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of building maintenance repairers and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Building Maintenance Repairer	Description	Hourly rate
   Building Maintenance Repairer	General maintenance and repair workers fix and maintain machines, mechanical equipment, and buildings. They paint, repair flooring, and work on plumbing, electrical, and air-conditioning and heating systems.	$12-22
   Repairer	The job of a repairer is general maintenance of machinery, general repairs, and routine fixing. They have a very wide range of jobs depending on the organization or workplace... Show more	$20-29
   Maintenance Coordinator	A maintenance coordinator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and safeness of the organization's facilities, as well as conducting repairs on defective equipment and machinery. Maintenance coordinators inspect and diagnose inconsistencies with equipment, replacing faulty components immediately to prevent delays in the operation and avoid potential workplace hazards... Show more	$15-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plumbing
   • Ladders
   • Building Maintenance
   • Office Buildings
   • Hand Tools
   • Switches
   • Physical Structures
   • HVAC
   • Building Repairs
   • Caulking
   • Snow Removal
   • Grounds Maintenance
   • Hoists
   • Repair Roofs

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   Responsibilities:

   • Work on a variety of projects to repair, install, and service residential HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
   • Erect scaffolding and set up ladders to work above grind level.
   • Preform effective preventive routine maintenance tasks on building and facility HVAC systems.
   • Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting and floor repairs as well as other repairs as required.
   • Inspect boilers and other machinery to ensure proper operation by making require adjustments or repairs.
   • Operate, repair and maintain mowers, snow blowers and floor scrubbers.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the building maintenance repairer job description is a good way to get more applicants. A building maintenance repairer salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a building maintenance repairer in Kentucky may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level building maintenance repairer. Additionally, a building maintenance repairer with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average building maintenance repairer salary

   $35,822yearly

   $17.22 hourly rate

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   Entry-level building maintenance repairer salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 24, 2025

   Average building maintenance repairer salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$44,063	$21
   2	California	$42,772	$21
   3	Iowa	$42,699	$21
   4	California	$42,505	$20
   5	Minnesota	$42,229	$20
   6	California	$42,077	$20
   7	New Jersey	$41,898	$20
   8	California	$41,835	$20
   9	Indiana	$40,011	$19
   10	Indiana	$39,969	$19
   11	Indiana	$39,949	$19
   12	Indiana	$39,926	$19
   13	Washington	$39,739	$19
   14	New York	$39,150	$19
   15	New York	$39,124	$19
   16	New York	$39,083	$19
   17	Massachusetts	$38,827	$19
   18	New York	$38,483	$19
   19	Wisconsin	$37,623	$18
   20	Colorado	$37,377	$18

   Average building maintenance repairer salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	United Natural Foods	$44,049	$21.18	8
   2	KeHE	$40,743	$19.59	6
   3	Mueller Reports	$39,254	$18.87	1
   4	Spee-Dee Delivery	$38,748	$18.63	2
   5	Quality Building Services Inc	$38,684	$18.60
   6	M R Co	$38,667	$18.59	68
   7	DHL	$38,398	$18.46	4
   8	Amcor	$38,368	$18.45	126
   9	CODA	$38,338	$18.43
   10	Tyson Foods	$38,300	$18.41	32
   11	Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children	$38,227	$18.38
   12	Ryder System	$37,155	$17.86	48
   13	Pacific Mobile Diagnostics	$36,938	$17.76
   14	Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa	$36,581	$17.59
   15	Simpson Housing LLLP	$36,362	$17.48	8
   16	Agility Fuel Solutions	$35,962	$17.29
   17	Antwerpen Automotive Group	$35,927	$17.27
   18	Gray Television	$35,821	$17.22	1
   19	Firstservice Residential California, Inc.	$35,805	$17.21
   20	Vail Resorts	$35,226	$16.94	114

4. Writing a building maintenance repairer job description

   A building maintenance repairer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a building maintenance repairer job description:

   Building maintenance repairer job description example

   Are you seeking independence? Have you worked hard to acquire the skills and experience of a professional, do quality work, get great customer feedback, and yet still feel micro-managed and unappreciated today? Are you ready to be supervised like an adult; working independently with customers to complete their projects, while still working as part of a high performing team with one of the best reputations in the Lehigh Valley market?
   
   Do you want more control of your compensation beyond working more hours, or days, in a week? Would you like some weekends off? Do you love the craft side of this business, but realize the ‘back office’ headaches of going independent – including lead generation, websites, non-stop estimating – are not your strengths or how you want to spend your time?
   
   At Mr. Handyman we’ve built this business with you in mind. At Mr. Handyman you’ll focus your time and energy on your current customer. The office staff manages the marketing, answers calls and qualifies leads, books jobs, schedules work and deals with insurance and paperwork.
   
   We hire seasoned professionals and then treat them as such. Most of the homes you visit in a given week are pre-qualified jobs to be worked. We’re not running the tires off your vehicle chasing estimates. You’re working and getting paid.
   
   We're looking for an experienced, motivated and organized professional that can work directly with customers, determine what their handyman needs are and create a professional estimate.
   Specific Responsibilities/ Job Requirements
   
   Deliver a consistent and exceptional customer experience Has experience with kitchen, bathroom, basement remodels Has experience with small to medium maintenance/repairs and mid-size home improvement and commercial projects Strong ‘multi-skill’ background desired: drywall, painting, lite plumbing & electrical, tile work, bathroom & kitchen remodels, roofing, siding, fascia, window & door installation, fence installation, concrete work and carpenter skills A minimum of 10 years of hands on experience You take pride in your work Organized and punctual Vacation, Paid Holidays, Competitive Pay, Full or Part Time
   
   
   We are actively interviewing for this position - Apply today and our hiring manager will follow-up! Notice Mr. Handyman International LLC is the franchisor of the Mr. Handyman® franchised system. Each Mr. Handyman® franchised location is independently-owned and operated by an independent franchisee performing services. As a service to its independent franchisees, Mr. Handyman International LLC lists employment opportunities available throughout the franchised network so those employment opportunities may be conveniently found by interested parties at one central location for brand management purposes only. Mr. Handyman International LLC is NOT the employer seeking help. The only employer is the independent franchisee who has listed its available positions on this website. *Acknowledgement I acknowledge that each independent Mr. Handyman® franchisee hires and determines the terms and conditions of employment for its own employees. Any employment benefits, compensation and employment practices vary by location. Neither Mr. Handyman International LLC (“Franchisor”) nor its affiliates have the power to: (1) hire, fire or modify the employment condition of franchisee’s employees; (2) supervise and control franchisee’s employee work schedule or conditions of employment; (3) determine the rate and method of payment; or (4) accept, review or maintain franchisee employment records. Mr. Handyman International LLC is NOT the employer and/or joint employer for: (i) any of the job opportunities listed on this website; (ii) any of the independent franchisees; and, (iii) any of the employees of the independent franchisees.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right building maintenance repairer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with building maintenance repairers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit building maintenance repairers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your building maintenance repairer job on Zippia to find and recruit building maintenance repairer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting building maintenance repairers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new building maintenance repairer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the building maintenance repairer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new building maintenance repairer. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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