How to hire a maintenance journeyman

How to hire a maintenance journeyman, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a maintenance journeyman, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect maintenance journeyman 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 presents maintenance journeyman salaries for various positions.

   Type of Maintenance Journeyman	Description	Hourly rate
   Maintenance Journeyman	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.	$20-37
   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
   Operations And Maintenance Technician	Operations and maintenance technicians are skilled professionals who are responsible for conducting preventive maintenance of all equipment used in the operation of an organization. These technicians are required to ensure that their facilities are always operational by performing inspections and documenting the operating conditions of their equipment... Show more	$18-35

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Hand Tools
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Plumbing
   • Troubleshoot
   • Switches
   • Scaffolding
   • HVAC
   • Ladders
   • Test Equipment
   • Carbon Steel
   • Electrical Systems
   • Hoists
   • PLC
   • Industrial Maintenance

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate extensive activities in support of intercontinental ballistic missile launch facility readiness and space flight operations.
   • Experience in electrical wiring, relay logic controls, PLC, and troubleshooting.
   • Repair advanced HVAC systems, including air handlers' humidity control systems and duct sizing.
   • Replace plumbing fixtures, piping, and water and sewer lines as well as removal of asbestos.
   • Assist millwrights and mechanics in the process of repairing gearboxes, replacing and fixing pumps, and repairing hydraulic equipment.
   • Provide preventive maintenance, trouble shooting of all mechanical rooms which includes all HVAC and fire alarm and main boiler rooms.

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, maintenance journeymen' average salary in louisiana is 49% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level maintenance journeymen 44% less than senior-level maintenance journeymen.
   • Certifications. A maintenance journeyman 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 journeyman's salary.

   Average maintenance journeyman salary

   $58,222yearly

   $27.99 hourly rate

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   Entry-level maintenance journeyman salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 16, 2025

4. Writing a maintenance journeyman job description

   A maintenance journeyman 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 maintenance journeyman job description:

   Maintenance journeyman job description example

   **Line Of Business:** Cement Operations
   
   **Department:** Maintenance
   
   **Primary Location:** Union Bridge-MD
   
   **Pay Class:** Hourly
   
   **Job Posting:**
   
   **WE GIVE DOWN-TO-EARTH A WHOLE NEW MEANING**
   
   We're Lehigh Hanson. Our products build cities and towns, including stadiums that hold thousands of fans, and bridges that support millions of vehicles. We have thousands of employees across hundreds of locations in the U.S. and Canada, making us North America's leading supplier of cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt and related construction materials.
   
   We might be a big company, but we appreciate and encourage our people to share their ideas and help shape our future. We want every one of our people to play an active role in growing our business. With our diverse product lines and locations across North America, there are opportunities to explore different roles and work on a variety of exciting and interesting projects.
   
   We're a tight knit team. While we strive to be the best, we do it with an attitude that is humble, accessible and down-to-earth. We don't ask you to "fit in" to our culture. We invite you to add to it.
   
   **HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET TO DO**
   
   **Do your friends have to visit you in your garage? We may have the perfect job for you!** Lehigh Hanson is seeking a **Maintenance Journeyman** for cement plant operations including preventive and predictive maintenance, operational field support, and administering the maintenance work order system. The cement plant in Union Bridge, MD is looking for an experienced **Millwright** to join our team. Some of the major responsibilities include the following:
   
   + Troubleshoot and repair conveying equipment and associated systems (belt conveyors, drag chain/s, elevators, air slides, screw conveyors, material feeders), gas and related equipment (fan, airlock, FK pump, compressor, dust collector and vent lines to equipment), water related equipment (pumps, filters, valves), area plant equipment (raw mill, coal mill, blend silo, preheat tower, kiln, cooler, baghouses, finish mill systems) and associated plant equipment (drives, hydraulics, couplings, cooling)
   
   + Apply all aspects of the maintenance program (preventive and corrective maintenance, reporting, etc.)
   
   + Maintain, repair, install and replace mechanical systems and associated equipment
   
   + Monitor and perform field inspections on equipment; Take action (report, operate, repair, fabricate, clean, adjust, etc.) on field equipment and process
   
   + Maintain work area in a clean, organized and safe manner
   
   + Ensures compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
   
   This position will reside in **Union Bridge, MD**
   
   **HERE'S WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR**
   
   + High School Diploma is required
   
   + Previous experience operating equipment and performing maintenance tasks preferred
   
   + Previous millwright experience is required
   
   + Knowledge of different types of bearing (application) in rotating equipment is essential
   
   + Ability to perform all technical aspects of the job by using all tools or systems required to perform the work. (MIG and ARN welders, cutting torch, plasma cutter, micrometers and calipers; Hoisting and rigging equipment, hand tools, hydraulic jacks)
   
   + Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple correspondence
   
   + Ability to work different shifts, holidays and/or overtime as required
   
   + Ability to solve practical problems and follow a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
   
   + Automotive knowledge, repair and troubleshooting skills a plus
   
   + Physical Requirements: sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, twisting, climbing, balancing, bending (bending at the waist, lifting above the waist and lifting below the waist), kneeling, reaching, grasping (use of both hands), squatting, repetitive motions, manipulative finger movements with both hands, use of wrists (flexing or rotating with both wrists), use of both feet, use of arms above and below shoulder, work extended periods of time in same position, perform duties in all climates i.e. weather, extreme temperatures, tolerate heights, lift and carry up to 75 lbs., work in confined spaces, capable of wearing respiratory and other personal protective equipment
   
   **BRING YOUR HUMBLE OVERACHIEVER ATTITUDE AND LET'S ELEVATE OUR COMPANY EVEN HIGHER!**
   
   We appreciate that candidates have many questions when considering opportunities, so we want to let you know that we offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, which we like to share with candidates a little bit later in the process.
   
   No search firms please
   
   Lehigh Hanson is a drug free workplace
   
   **Employer Statement:** Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right maintenance journeyman 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 journeyman job on Zippia to find and recruit maintenance journeyman candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit maintenance journeymen, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   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 maintenance journeyman

   Once you've decided on a perfect maintenance journeyman 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 journeyman. 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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