How to hire a Maintenance Technician

How to hire a maintenance technician, step by step

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your maintenance technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a maintenance technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A maintenance technician's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, maintenance technicians 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 technician salaries for various roles:

   Type Of Maintenance Technician	Description	Hourly Rate
   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.	$14-28
   Service And Repair Technician	Service and repair technicians install, maintains, or repair equipment and often travel to customer's location to provide service and maintenance. They are also known as field service technicians who have technical knowledge and skills to be able to install and conduct product testing or demo to properly instruct customers on the proper usage of the product... Show More	$13-28
   Airport Maintenance Labour	An airport maintenance labour worker is primarily responsible for performing various maintenance and repair tasks. Their responsibilities usually include inspecting malfunctioning equipment, troubleshooting issues, fixing electrical and plumbing systems, replacing fixtures such as light bulbs, monitoring and restocking supplies, and submitting reports to managers as necessary... Show More	$11-19

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Plumbing
   • HVAC
   • Hand Tools
   • Customer Service
   • Ladders
   • Electrical Systems
   • Industrial Maintenance
   • Maintenance Tasks
   • PLC
   • OSHA
   • Mechanical Equipment
   • Safety Standards
   • Production Equipment
   • Maintenance Tech

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   Responsibilities:

   • Install, repair and troubleshoot electrical wiring, including switches, outlets, lights, ballast.
   • Monitor and document all temperature readings on boilers, chillers, and dry vac systems beginning and mid shift.
   • Perform preventative maintenance checks and services on exhaust fans, boilers, chiller units, automatic transfer switches, and generators.
   • Repair electrical equipment; replace faulty electrical switches; repair refrigeration equipment.
   • Handle trouble-shooting and repair of mechanical systems refrigerant recovery and charging of HVAC systems.
   • Facilitate commercial plumbing, electrical, light HVAC, and carpentry repairs in a laboratory facility environment

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the maintenance technician job description is a good way to get more applicants. A maintenance technician 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 maintenance technician in Louisiana may be lower than in Rhode Island, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level maintenance technician. Additionally, a maintenance technician with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average maintenance technician salary

   $43,293yearly

   $20.81 hourly rate

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   Entry-level maintenance technician salary

   $31,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 15, 2025

   Average maintenance technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	California	$53,436	$26
   2	District of Columbia	$52,665	$25
   3	Massachusetts	$52,027	$25
   4	Illinois	$51,938	$25
   5	Minnesota	$51,733	$25
   6	New Jersey	$51,170	$25
   7	Wisconsin	$50,777	$24
   8	New York	$50,574	$24
   9	Ohio	$48,966	$24
   10	Pennsylvania	$48,635	$23
   11	Maryland	$48,633	$23
   12	Washington	$48,058	$23
   13	New Hampshire	$47,515	$23
   14	Indiana	$47,446	$23
   15	Kentucky	$46,293	$22
   16	Missouri	$46,145	$22
   17	Michigan	$45,298	$22
   18	Oregon	$44,755	$22
   19	Nevada	$44,752	$22
   20	Maine	$44,574	$21

   Average maintenance technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	Anheuser-Busch	$80,840	$38.87	37
   2	ACCO Brands	$76,971	$37.01	2
   3	Ferguson Enterprises	$74,201	$35.67	10
   4	E. & J. Gallo Winery	$70,920	$34.10	8
   5	Duquesne Light Company	$69,378	$33.35
   6	Molson Coors	$68,138	$32.76	30
   7	Kimberly-Clark	$68,057	$32.72	16
   8	Central Garden & Pet	$67,513	$32.46	8
   9	AbbVie	$66,975	$32.20	26
   10	Bristol-Myers Squibb	$66,394	$31.92	1
   11	The Boston Beer Company	$65,272	$31.38	10
   12	CPM Roskamp	$64,457	$30.99
   13	Bridgestone	$64,348	$30.94	1,239
   14	Tube City IMS	$64,035	$30.79
   15	Boehringer Ingelheim	$64,013	$30.78	5
   16	UniFirst	$63,853	$30.70	81
   17	Sherwin-Williams	$63,149	$30.36	25
   18	Zeus Industrial Products	$62,908	$30.24	11
   19	John Deere	$62,772	$30.18	46
   20	Revlon	$62,418	$30.01	5

4. Writing a Maintenance Technician Job Description

   A maintenance technician 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 technician job description:

   Maintenance Technician job description example

   Job Description - Tasty Hut - Pizza Hut
   
   Department: Operations
   
   Title: Maintenance Technician Reports To: RVP
   
   Job Purpose Statement:
   
   To perform maintenance and construction of all facilities related to operations of all Quality Huts assets; supplying and maintaining the resources and equipment necessary to keep the facility operating in a highly effective and profitable manner, achieving the desired Return on Sales (ROS) and Return on Investment (ROI) for the owner.
   
   Job Functions:
   
   Quote and perform all repairs for necessary equipment or facilities required to operate all Quality Huts locations.
   
   Directly monitor all maintenance contracts and schedules are adhered to and invoiced correctly.
   
   Submit necessary blue prints, drawings and plans to all PHI , State, City and Local authorities to complete necessary remodels and build outs as designated by QH.
   
   Support a culture and environment of safety and comfort for our vendors and technicians , free from harassment of any kind; as well as a culture of genuine hospitality towards the Guest.
   
   Assist and support the Operations team in maintaining all standards of excellence in the restaurants as they pertain to Quality of food, Friendliness of service, Cleanliness of facility and equipment, and Safety of employees and Guests.
   
   Support the Operations Team in assuring at all times that the restaurants are following all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and that all guidelines as they pertain to food safety, employee and Guest safety, labor/employment are strictly adhered to.
   
   Communicate to Tasty Hut leadership in a timely and effective manner all issues that are pertinent to the safety of our Guests, the environment for our employees and the efficiency and profitability of the restaurant.
   
   Accurately perform in a timely manner all administrative duties required to produce daily, weekly and periodic company financial reports and repair invoices
   
   Consistently exhibit the actions/behaviors which best demonstrate the company values; perform all other tasks as directed by the company leadership team to include all Above Store Leadership and their assigned representatives; at all times represent Pizza Hut and Tasty Hut, LLC as a professional in every aspect of performance.
   
   **Requirements**
   
   **Additional Information**

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find maintenance technicians for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with maintenance technician 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 technician

   Once you've selected the best maintenance technician candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new maintenance technician. 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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