How to hire a manager of maintenance technology

How to hire a manager of maintenance technology, step by step

Here's a step-by-step manager of maintenance technology hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The manager of maintenance technology 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 manager of maintenance technology 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.

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

   Type of Manager Of Maintenance Technology	Description	Hourly rate
   Manager Of Maintenance Technology		$17-38
   Section Chief	A section chief's job varies with the type of organization. In most cases, a section chief is the head of a given section in an organization that is tasked with performing certain duties... Show more	$17-78
   Electrical Supervisor	The electrical supervisor oversees electricians' performance, training them for the repair and maintenance of equipment. They are responsible for enhancing their skills to create and design electrical operating systems in order to prevent malfunctions causing electric short circuits or shock... Show more	$31-59

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Plumbing
   • Preventative Maintenance
   • Facilities Maintenance
   • HVAC
   • PLC
   • Routine Maintenance
   • Building Maintenance
   • PMS
   • Maintenance Management
   • Air Compressors
   • Parts Inventory
   • Maintenance Program
   • Equipment Maintenance
   • Electrical Equipment

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and coordinate maintenance and equipment logistics operations, staffing and training functions to boost program effectiveness and mission readiness.
   • Help obtain iso 9001-2008 certification.
   • Perform assessments for clients to discover areas for improvements in API and ISO standards.
   • Maintain the lawns by mowing, edging, blowing, trimming limbs and small tree removal.
   • Lead and train team through extensive knowledge of HVAC system, including troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.
   • Provide landscaping services including: lawn mowing, edging, tree and shrub pruning and care, and fertilizer/pesticide applications.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your manager of maintenance technology job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A manager of maintenance technology salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, managers of maintenance technology' average salary in south carolina is 47% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level managers of maintenance technology earn 54% less than senior-level managers of maintenance technology.
   • Certifications. A manager of maintenance technology with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a manager of maintenance technology's salary.

   Average manager of maintenance technology salary

   $55,353yearly

   $26.61 hourly rate

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   Entry-level manager of maintenance technology salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 26, 2025

4. Writing a manager of maintenance technology job description

   A manager of maintenance technology 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 manager of maintenance technology job description:

   Manager of maintenance technology job description example

   The Maintenance Manager is responsible for supervising a team of maintenance technicians and/or maintenance supervisor who will be responding to and repairing property issues identified by our residents throughout the branch city market. This team will also be conducting the pre- move in inspections to ensure a great move in experience for future move ins. This position reports directly to the local Area Manager.
   
   Review the calendar each day for assigned work orders to be completed. Ensure all requested repair information is gathered, all appropriate supplies are available, and all team members are managing scheduled daily
   
   Manage the market’s Brand Reputation. Soliciting online review after work has been completed in occupied homes
   
   Reviewing urgency and details of open work orders brought to ensure residents and assets are promptly tended to
   
   Ensure all team members and supervisor are assigned and complete a minimum of five work orders per day
   
   Ensure all team members and own work orders are closed out timely (while at the home) and address any outliers
   Schedule daily tasks and communicate with residents on expected arrival times Complete all requested property maintenance within service level agreement (SLA) turn-around times and scope Responsible for ensuring all technicians are documenting all completed work by taking before and after photos Manage, coach, train, guide and hold accountable all team members (Maintenance Technician I Maintenance tech II and Lead) to ensure success of overall team/branch – supervise team goals and productivity Onboard new Technicians and train existing Technicians to improve skills and productivity Track supplies and tool usage for restocking and servicing Perform rekeying of properties as well as other specific repair and/or securing work directly in the pursuit of successful property condition management An appreciation of a great move in experience and performing exceptional pre move in audits/repairs prior to a new move in Oversee the customer service policy and procedures by managing the following: scheduling of in-house maintenance techs and reputation management, etc. Assist managers and departmental partners with any escalated issues by researching, problem-solving and customer service skills A wide-ranging knowledge of plumbing, electrical and carpentry work with the expectation of development and growth; if certified in one trade or more, the ability to perform work internally utilizing knowledge of systems Provide exceptional customer service to MS Renewal residents Provide assistance and resources to peers as needed Maintain excellent vendor relations. Maintain and understand fundamental knowledge of the business Ability and willingness to learn all aspects of the Maintenance manager position and be willing to grow and develop to the next level within the company, Maintenance Regional Manager Other duties as assigned Company DescriptionBG Talent, a Brand of BG Staffing, Inc. (NYSE American: BGSF), provides temporary staffing for Commercial Real Estate positions from Engineers to Administrators.
   
   To learn more about our services visit www.bg-talent.com

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find managers of maintenance technology 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.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with manager of maintenance technology 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.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates 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 manager of maintenance technology

   Once you have selected a candidate for the manager of maintenance technology 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.

   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.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new manager of maintenance technology. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are 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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