How to hire a maintenance contractor

How to hire a maintenance contractor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step maintenance contractor 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 contractor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new maintenance contractor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

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

   This list presents maintenance contractor salaries for various positions.

   Type of Maintenance Contractor	Description	Hourly rate
   Maintenance Contractor	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.	$12-25
   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
   Electrical Maintenance Technician	An electrical maintenance technician is primarily in charge of installing and repairing electrical systems. Their responsibilities often revolve around liaising with clients to identify their needs, examining electrical damages or defects on houses or establishments, troubleshooting, and performing fixes and replacements as needed... Show more	$22-36

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plumbing
   • Safety Rules
   • Drywall Repair
   • HVAC
   • General Maintenance
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Emergency Maintenance
   • Building Maintenance
   • Snow Removal
   • Light Fixtures
   • Maintenance Services
   • Troubleshoot
   • Mechanical Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all contract work including snow removal, mowing, asphalt work, and signage.
   • General maintenance of HVAC, electrical and equipment in restaurants and retail stores.
   • Maintain and modify PLC programs and affiliate equipment.
   • Complete extensive training in customer service, as well as specialized training in HVAC and swimming pools.
   • Preform various electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior structural home improvement projects.
   • Perform maintenance for residential facility, including basic plumbing maintenance and repair in addition to landscaping and painting.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, maintenance contractors' average salary in idaho is 46% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level maintenance contractors 52% less than senior-level maintenance contractors.
   • Certifications. A maintenance contractor 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 contractor's salary.

   Average maintenance contractor salary

   $36,891yearly

   $17.74 hourly rate

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   Entry-level maintenance contractor salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a maintenance contractor job description

   A maintenance contractor 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. Below, you can find an example of a maintenance contractor job description:

   Maintenance contractor job description example

   Delek US Holdings, Inc.is a diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining, logistics, renewable fuels and convenience store retailing. The refining assets consist of refineries operated in TylerandBig Spring, Texas,El Dorado, ArkansasandKrotz Springs, Louisianawith a combined nameplate crude throughput capacity of 302,000 barrels per day.
   
   The logistics operations primarily consist of Delek Logistics Partners, LP.Delek US Holdings, Inc.and its affiliates own approximately 63% (including the 2 percent general partner interest) of Delek Logistics Partners, LP.Delek Logistics Partners, LP(NYSE:DKL) is a growth-oriented master limited partnership focused on owning and operating midstream energy infrastructure assets.
   
   The convenience store retail business is the largest 7-Eleven licensee inthe United Statesand operates approximately 300 convenience stores in central and west TexasandNew Mexico.
   
   Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems (e.g., mechanical, electrical). Evaluates and recommends equipment improvements to improve availability, capability and yield. Performs equipment failure analyses (including preventive and unscheduled maintenance). Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment problems. Prepares technical reports to document equipment modifications and equipment maintenance procedures.
   Job Responsibilities:
   Manages contractor administration program for routine maintenance, maintenance expense projects, non-cycling shutdowns and tank inspection/repair. In collaboration with Supply Chain Management and Maintenance management, develops and executes contractor strategy and plan to meet forecasted contingency workforce requirements for work/project portfolio. Participates in contractor sourcing, qualification and bid evaluation. -Manages contractor administration to support optimal deployment, specifically, services verification, invoicing, performance measurement/analytics, cost evaluation, relationship management. Assures contractors have clear understanding of company's EHS&S (environmental/health/safety/security) policies and standards. Participates as necessary in investigation of contractor incidents.
   Required Qualifications - Education, Skills & Experience:
   
   Typical Minimum Requirements: At least 2 years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
   
   Preferred Qualifications - Education, Skills & Experience :
   Undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or other relevant technical discipline preferred. 10 years' maintenance and/or mechanical engineering experience in petrochemical industry with at least 5 years' supervisory or management experience in progressively responsible positions.
   
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   We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right maintenance contractor 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 maintenance contractor job on Zippia to find and recruit maintenance contractor 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 maintenance contractors, 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. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   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 contractor

   Once you have selected a candidate for the maintenance contractor 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.

   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 employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

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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