How to hire a facility maintenance technician

How to hire a facility maintenance technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step facility maintenance technician hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The facility maintenance technician 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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   Hiring the perfect facility maintenance technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of facility maintenance technicians.

   Type of Facility Maintenance Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Facility Maintenance Technician	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.	$13-25
   Maintenance Engineer	A maintenance engineer is responsible for the maintenance of industrial machinery and inspects equipment defects for immediate troubleshooting or replacement as needed. Maintenance engineers install and upgrade system components to improve system optimization and perform diagnostic systems to locate any adjustments... Show more	$13-35
   Maintenance Helper	A maintenance helper performs basic support tasks to assist maintenance technicians in installing and repairing machines and equipment. Their responsibilities typically include gathering and handing tools, changing fixtures such as light bulbs and faucets, preparing workspaces, and cleaning work areas and equipment... Show more	$11-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plumbing
   • HVAC
   • Hand Tools
   • Ladders
   • Customer Service
   • OSHA
   • Maintenance Tasks
   • Good Communication
   • Minor Maintenance
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Industrial Maintenance
   • Safety Procedures
   • Perform Routine Maintenance
   • Facility Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Maintain troubleshoot all facility equipment.
   • Certify in CPR and a use through the state of Minnesota.
   • Train and certify to operate floor buffers and walk behind floor scrubbers.
   • Develop an in-house CPR program saving the center an unnecessary yearly expense.
   • Operate high voltage equipment such as buffers, automatic scrubbers and high-pressure washers.
   • Remove snow from sidewalks using snow blowers, snow shovels and snow melting chemicals.

   More facility maintenance technician duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your facility maintenance technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A facility maintenance technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a facility maintenance technician in Florida may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level facility maintenance technician usually earns less than a senior-level facility maintenance technician. Additionally, a facility maintenance technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average facility maintenance technician salary

   $39,575yearly

   $19.03 hourly rate

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   Entry-level facility maintenance technician salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average facility maintenance technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Alaska	$50,022	$24
   2	Massachusetts	$47,685	$23
   3	California	$47,413	$23
   4	Pennsylvania	$43,911	$21
   5	Illinois	$43,633	$21
   6	Minnesota	$42,712	$21
   7	Washington	$41,764	$20
   8	New York	$40,860	$20
   9	Missouri	$40,107	$19
   10	Oregon	$39,635	$19
   11	Colorado	$39,256	$19
   12	Ohio	$38,963	$19
   13	Michigan	$38,640	$19
   14	Maine	$38,600	$19
   15	Georgia	$37,801	$18
   16	Arizona	$37,292	$18
   17	Kansas	$36,937	$18
   18	Indiana	$36,445	$18
   19	Texas	$35,215	$17
   20	North Carolina	$34,660	$17

   Average facility maintenance technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The American Musical and Dramatic Academy	$68,035	$32.71
   2	Meggitt PLC	$57,904	$27.84
   3	Anheuser-Busch	$56,912	$27.36	26
   4	Novelis	$56,444	$27.14	15
   5	Boehringer Ingelheim	$56,432	$27.13	3
   6	R+L Carriers	$54,972	$26.43	12
   7	Emerson	$54,499	$26.20	27
   8	Taubman	$54,447	$26.18
   9	General Electric	$54,017	$25.97	36
   10	A. Duie Pyle	$53,893	$25.91	8
   11	Church & Dwight Co.	$53,868	$25.90
   12	Science Systems and Applications	$53,757	$25.84
   13	RCM Technologies	$53,528	$25.73
   14	ITW	$53,464	$25.70	283
   15	Vencore	$53,045	$25.50
   16	Education Affiliates	$52,910	$25.44
   17	Dover	$52,655	$25.31	14
   18	Gentex	$52,541	$25.26	3
   19	Fortive	$52,300	$25.14	7
   20	Huitt-Zollars	$52,266	$25.13

4. Writing a facility maintenance technician job description

   A good facility maintenance technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a facility maintenance technician job description:

   Facility maintenance technician job description example

   Job DescriptionThe Facilities Maintenance Technician will report into the Regional Manager Facilities while maintaining all equipment and systems at the Hertz Airport car rental location.
   Job purpose Efficiently operate and maintain buildings, systems and equipment for various car rental locations. Interpret technical issues to prevent equipment and facilities downtime and proactively pursue building, equipment and maintenance related issue. Develop and maintain strong relationships with business unit customers and stakeholders. Facilities Maintenance Technician position requires administrative duties, working with tools to complete work orders as necessary, and maintaining maintenance metrics. Key responsibilities: Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed including nights weekends and holidays. Coordinate and Perform preventive maintenance tasks to minimize business interruption and ensure that buildings, systems and equipment meet or exceed their rated life Perform minor construction as directed by Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician and Facilities Management Record and maintain Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) data to develop maintenance history, plans, and account for labor hours Monitor service providers as directed by Lead Facilities Maintenance Technician and Facilities Management
   Key-result areas: Ensure that buildings, systems and equipment are maintained to standards for the business units Adhere to facilities standards to ensure consistent delivery maintenance services Manage Service Providers ongoing maintenance standards, quality and costs to ensure delivery is as contracted and is appropriate. Support asset assessment programs to provide condition codes for capital planning and risk mitigation. Ensure appropriate and consistent reporting of the facilities programs and issues to Facilities Management
   Educational Background: High school diploma or equivalent preferred Professional Experience: Minimum of four years in a similar or related role and working with service providers Building and grounds general maintenance Understanding of systems such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, car washes, vacuum systems and fuel stations Construction, repair and maintenance Computerized Maintenance Management Systems and PC skills such as email, Word and Excel; Environmental considerations Skills: Effectively communicate with all stakeholders Self-motivated Work in and with teams to provide necessary services Physical Demands: Candidates must be able to work in hazardous surroundings and at heights up to 60’. The employee will be required to safely walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, see and hear. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to outside weather conditions including wet, humid, cold, and heat. Work environment may include hazardous materials and conditions, high noise level and dust.
   
   At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.
   
   Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.
   
   Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Hertz is a drug free workplace.
   
   EOE, including disability/veteran

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right facility maintenance technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit facility maintenance technicians, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you 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 facility maintenance technician

   Once you've decided on a perfect facility maintenance technician candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new facility maintenance technician first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

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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