How to hire a maintenance aide

How to hire a maintenance aide, step by step

Here's a step-by-step maintenance aide hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The maintenance aide 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 maintenance aide's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, maintenance aides 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.

   Here's a comparison of maintenance aide salaries for various roles:

   Type of Maintenance Aide	Description	Hourly rate
   Maintenance Aide	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.	$11-20
   Groundskeeping Maintenance	A Groundskeeping Maintenance Worker performs several skilled and semi-skilled tasks in grounds keeping and building trade areas. They maintain turf places, including weed control and Integrated Pest Management... Show more	$11-18
   Preventive Maintenance Technician	A preventive maintenance technician performs routine facility maintenance to prevent possible mechanical failure. The technicians change worn out machine parts before they can cause mechanical damage... Show more	$14-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • GRASS
   • Mowing
   • CDL
   • Hand Tools
   • Rakes
   • Shovels
   • Snow Removal
   • Maintenance Materials
   • Mowers
   • Traffic Accidents
   • Guard Rails
   • Plumbing
   • General Maintenance
   • Landscape Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Preform grounds keeper duties as needed, such as mowing, snow removal, and general landscaping.
   • Used various gas power equipment such as blowers, edgers, hedgers and mowers to maintain turf and surrounding landscape.
   • Assist with preventative maintenance of heat exchanger coils and hvac equipment.
   • Maintain exterior of the building by mowing, sweeping, picking up trash.
   • Operate various equipment, such as chainsaws, pole-saws, back pack blowers.
   • Repair road surfaces using concrete prepare asphalt mixes, and automate equipment and tools.

   More maintenance aide duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your maintenance aide job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A maintenance aide can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, maintenance aides' average salary in louisiana is 47% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level maintenance aides 43% less than senior-level maintenance aides.
   • Certifications. A maintenance aide with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a maintenance aide's salary.

   Average maintenance aide salary

   $15.38hourly

   $31,985 yearly

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   Entry-level maintenance aide salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

   Average maintenance aide salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Minnesota	$42,937	$21
   2	Washington	$36,917	$18
   3	California	$36,468	$18
   4	New Jersey	$33,862	$16
   5	Colorado	$33,170	$16
   6	Kansas	$32,396	$16
   7	Michigan	$31,744	$15
   8	Maryland	$29,424	$14
   9	Alabama	$28,726	$14
   10	Virginia	$28,616	$14
   11	Arkansas	$27,479	$13
   12	South Carolina	$27,282	$13
   13	Florida	$26,925	$13
   14	Texas	$26,342	$13

   Average maintenance aide salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Rite Aid	$39,291	$18.89	2
   2	Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority	$37,551	$18.05
   3	Stearns County MN	$36,245	$17.43
   4	The McGuire Group	$36,139	$17.37	20
   5	Johnson County Community College	$35,371	$17.01	1
   6	City of Houston	$34,942	$16.80	2
   7	City of Richmond	$34,310	$16.50	3
   8	Providence Housing	$34,222	$16.45	3
   9	City of Pleasanton	$34,121	$16.40	1
   10	Colorado State Express	$34,008	$16.35
   11	CADC	$33,827	$16.26
   12	Vacasa	$33,685	$16.19	32
   13	Caliper Family of Companies	$32,615	$15.68
   14	City of Tracy	$32,310	$15.53
   15	City Of Miami	$32,147	$15.46	2
   16	City of Newport	$31,994	$15.38	2
   17	City of Mill Creek	$31,781	$15.28
   18	Care Initiatives	$31,760	$15.27	70
   19	City of Baltimore	$31,522	$15.15	6
   20	St. Mary’s Center	$31,098	$14.95

4. Writing a maintenance aide job description

   A job description for a maintenance aide role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a maintenance aide job description:

   Maintenance aide job description example

   Are you looking to be a part of a fun team that positively impacts your community? At Care Initiatives we're committed to celebrating life and helping those in our care live to the fullest. We love helping people gain their highest level of independence and quality of life during their time with us.
   
   Care Initiatives is the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa. As a non-profit organization, we have proudly been investing millions of dollars into the communities we serve since 1989. Care Initiatives serves roughly 2800 Iowans through skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and hospice locations. We are dedicated to providing compassionate care for Iowans through all of life's transitions. "Always Learn" is one of our Core Values. We want you to learn and grow with us. Apply today to start your exciting new career with us!
   
   Care Initiatives is currently hiring a full-time talented Maintenance Aide to join our team! Some Van Driving duties are required. This position assumes responsibility for preventive maintenance and minor repairs. Ideal candidates will have basic knowledge of maintenance areas including plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, carpentry, painting, and lawn care.
   We are proud to provide excellent benefits to our team members!
   
   * Dayforce Wallet- on Demand Pay- access your pay as soon as it is earned!
   * Four different great medical plan choices!
   * HSA and FSA Programs
   * Two different dental coverage plan options
   * Vision & Dental Insurance
   * Retirement 403(b) Savings plan
   * Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
   * Voluntary Critical illness and Accident Coverage Plans
   * Doctor on Demand, discounts on gym memberships, fitness equipment, ID Theft Protections, Be Well 24/7
   * Discount Programs on Verizon Wireless and hotel, theme park tickets, electronics, appliances, apparel and more!
   * Continuing Education (CE)
   * Online Training
   * Advancement & Transfer Opportunities
   * CNA & CMA Training Reimbursement
   * LPN & RN Tuition Assistance Program
   * LPN & RN Board Funding
   * Employee Referral Bonus
   * Veteran's Day Pay for Veterans
   * Years of Service Recognition Program
   
   Care Initiatives has implemented its Employee and Provider SARS-CoV-2 ("COVID-19") Vaccine Policy pursuant to recent federal regulation, which requires all employees to have either their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit a medical or religious exemption request by February 14, 2022. If you have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, please be prepared to provide proof of vaccination upon hire. If you would like to submit a medical or religious exemption request, the appropriate forms will be provided to you upon hire.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find the right maintenance aide 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 maintenance aides they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit maintenance aides 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 maintenance aide job on Zippia to find and recruit maintenance aide candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with maintenance aide candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 maintenance aide

   Once you've decided on a perfect maintenance aide 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.

   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 maintenance aide. 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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