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0-5 years of experience
While working at Randalls Island Park Alliance, served as a senior technician that maintained the Parks state of the art media center and facility wiring/lighting needs. This was on a system that required 100% uptime.
- Installed and repaired light fixtures throughout facility
- Did electrical wiring, maintenance, and troubleshooting within state of the art media center
- Installed and serviced components such as amps, signal generators, recording and security camera equipment, and other media devices
- Trained, managed and worked alongside 8 junior electricians and technicians
- Assembled, installed, and repaired electrical/electronic components, piping, and plumbing
0-5 years of experience
Monitored problems on the facility grounds, scheduled maintenance work, completed work orders, tested new parts, sockets, switches, and appliances when applicable.
- Assisted secretary to close work orders from time to time when work was slow or work order request were in high volume. Scheduled work to be completed by external maintenance support, conducted follow-up review at the completion of projects, submitted receipts for payment and issued checks to vendors.
- Scheduled and participated in meetings with potential third party vendors for contract purposes for large building or reconstruction projects at the facility.
- Managed 500 office and three other independent buildings successfully. Received numerous Superior Service Awards during my tenure at this facility.
- Worked with computers for data entry, report processing and spreadsheet maintenance. Efficient with most office suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
0-5 years of experience
Installed and maintained electrical power on the plant floor, offices, and throughout the building
- Created maintenance shop with workbench and power tools
- Developed a material list of supplies needed for SOP
- Consistently saved company money on materials purchases and eliminated the need to hire outside electrical contractors, resulting in promotion to Building Maintenance Technician
- Assembled plumbing devices such as yoke valves, check valves, and injectors
- Assisted in Quality Control inspections of all equipment assembled in the plant
0-5 years of experience
- Planned, scheduled, and coordinated general maintenance work for a 34 unit elderly/disabled apartment complex.
- Reviewed contractor bids for services.
- Conducted quality control on subcontractors who completed painting, carpet cleaning, and snow plowing.
- Properly installed safety hardware for disabled residents, following all ADA guidelines.
- Responsible for snow removal on sidewalks and between the vehicles for disabled individuals.
- Kept lawns in good care throughout the summer season; trimmed trees and hedges. Fertilized and maintained vegetable gardens for the residents.
- Responsible for emergency services through on-call system 24/7.
0-5 years of experience
Performed general repair and maintenance work on buildings, equipment, grounds, and related facilities
- Managed skilled, semi-skilled, and manual work involving building maintenance, building construction, painting, carpentry, mechanical, and plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and grounds maintenance projects
- Ensured the operation, construction, and maintenance of building, equipment, and systems were in compliance with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards
- Built walls, repaired drywall, painted interior/exterior surfaces, installed and repaired door locks/hardware, carpet, and tile issues
- Executed general plumbing tasks, such as troubleshooting, installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, water lines and drain cleaning, and water leak repairs
0-5 years of experience
Maintained facility and production equipment
- Performed building repairs and modifications
- Repaired and maintained production equipment in accordance with vendor specifications/guidelines
- Installed and maintained HVAC equipment
- Completed work orders
- Trained, scheduled, and supervised five-man crew
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for the routine maintenance services of (5) building locations.
- Conducted routine inspections and repairs of all machinery and power tools as well as all electrical, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning systems.
- Coordinated and monitored work of outside vendors (i.e. cable, phone line installations).
- Performed plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment installation and remodeling services, as needed.
0-5 years of experience
Preventive maintenance and repairs including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting and life safety systems.
- Maintain positive communication and exceptional follow-up with tenants.
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment.
- Maintained all tools and supplies in an organized manner, informed the supervisor of any needs for replacement or repairs.
- Handled the task of installing molding, paneling, cabinets, shelving framing and dry wall.
- Certifications/ Diploma
- Southern Management Training Academy.
0-5 years of experience
Customer Service Representative. Leading customer or tenants to designated areas.
- Grounds Keeper, Dusting, mopping, buffing and waxing floors.
- Freight elevator control. Picking up passengers on different floors and dropping them off to desired locations in the building.
- Lobby Assistance. Keeping the area clean such as dusting off counters and policing the outside area.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for maintaining plumbing, electrical systems, boilers, lighting, and other repair and mechanical work for this 400-unit apartment complex.
- After hour and emergency on-call.
- Repair and install AC & Heating in tenants units. Picked up grounds on a daily bases. Turnover and punch outs for monthly/annually inspections for the Anne Arundel County Housing Authority
- In charge of maintaining common areas of the apartment complex, including heating, ventilation, and other utilities; assisted tenants in repairs and maintenance.
- After hour and emergency on-call.
- Drywall patching and caulking; repair and install AC & Heating in tenants units; electrical work such as change light fixtures and rewriting and repair and install AC & Heating in tenants.
0-5 years of experience
Performed maintenance repairs including appliances, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC
- Engaged in snow removal in the winter as needed
- Successfully responded to resident’s requests and issues including follow up
- First responder for resident care
- Performed assigned responsibilities during building evacuation and other emergency situations
- Performed all work related activities inside and out the community through methods that promoted safety to all
- Engaged in routine inspections and ensured the proper operation of the building’s commercial equipment
- Independently completed daily work orders in a timely manner
- Participated in emergency on call with other technicians
- Provided outstanding customer service to all on a daily basis
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for maintaining plumbing, electrical systems, lighting, appliances and other mechanical work covering two properties with over 450 units.
- In charge of scheduling vendors and maintaining supplies.
- Provided upkeep of apartments, grounds, swimming pool facilities and community center.
- Experienced with 24 hour Emergency On-Call Maintenance.
- Provided residents with respectful customer service.
10+ years of experience
Performed preventative maintenance on all conveyor belt systems
- Installed conveyor belts and motors troubleshoot AC/DC drives motors, power supplies, electronic circuit boards and also troubleshoot PLC, pneumatics and hydraulics
- Repaired welding, fabrication and MIG, TIG, Stick hand and power tools
- Maintained maintenance logs on all A/C package units
- Installed floor tiles for kitchen and bathrooms
- Completed wiring for garbage disposals and installation of water piping, fitting valves pumps and other items
10+ years of experience
Serve as a key member of a highly competitive maintenance team in one of the main federal buildings
- Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of all facilities
- Knowledgeable of HVAC machinery and repairs
- Maintained the records of all used materials and tools an a daily basis
- Leadership of minor building repairs (i.e. heating/cooling systems, toilet repairs)
- Completion of tasks in a timely manner
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for complete assembly of “Triniton” televisions.
- Trained, managed and evaluated up to 15 production staff.
- Repaired pneumatic and hydraulic equipment using blueprints.
- Troubleshot mechanical equipment using electrical gages.
- Extensive experience in the operation of pneumatic air wrenches, hydraulic equipment, and hand tools.
- Performed preventive maintenance on production lines using lubricants and pneumatic power tools.
- Responsible for shipping & receiving and packaging materials using computer automated equipment.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving of repair parts.
- Aircraft Mechanic Certificate Belleville, MI
- Inventory Management Specialist United States Navy – San Diego, CA (1989 – 1997)
0-5 years of experience
- Provided personalized service to residential buildings
- Received instructions from homeowners in order to determine work requirements
- Planned layout and installed wiring in buildings based upon code and regulations
- Installed and repaired electrical apparatuses and electrical and electronic components
0-5 years of experience
Maintained a high stander with over 50 Commercial buildings Banks, Medical offices, Strip Malls, and ECT
- All HVAC repairs including rooftops
- Repaired all electrical lights, ballasts, switches, plugs, timers, smoke detectors, and circuit breakers
- Repaired all Plumbing toilets, sinks, faucets, urinals flush valves, washes, seats and springs
- Painting interior-exterior walls and trim, along with replacing or repairing door handles and locks
- Installing shelves, building cubicles office panels, partitions and replacing ceiling tiles
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for general maintenance of boilers, (product, water and hydraulic) pumps, and cooling towers.
- Repaired and maintained all comfort cooling and heating.
- Maintained and repaired chillers, compressors and product machines.
- Responsible for maintaining and repairing all building operations.
6-10 years of experience
Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions
- Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
- Experience with: Adjustable hand wrenches, Allen wrenches, Basin wrenches, Caulking guns, Channel lock pliers, Closet augers, Cordless power drills, Current testers, Diagonal cutting pliers, Drain augers
0-5 years of experience
Policed outside grounds and ensured a debris free parking lot
- Light maintenance for individual units within the buildings
- Maintained 16 buildings with over 300,000 square feet
- Troubleshoot problems and recommended solutions
- Maintained the common areas including bathrooms and hallways
- Job included light construction, roof repair, electrical, plumbing and HVAC skills including but not limited to repairing light fixtures, outlets, air conditioners, installing doors, handles, frames, and shelving and installing molding and drywall repairs.
0-5 years of experience
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled, semi-skilled and routine work in general maintenance requiring specialized knowledge and skills, including: installation, maintenance, modification, repair work and HVAC technology in assigned area of pool equipment, building repair, minor plumbing and electrical repair
- Daily inspection and maintenance of commercial refrigerators, walk in cooler and additional kitchen equipment
- Daily inspection and maintenance of pool; chemical levels and heater
- Dailey maintenance of pool chemistry, circulation at proper levels.
- Performs water tests, calibrates automation
- Daily inspection and monitoring of pool heater, pump and motor maintenance and operation
- Performs monthly facility safety inspections
- Keep up daily maintenance logs and monthly reports
0-5 years of experience
Provided overall maintenance to hotel with over 500 guest rooms and 27,000 square feet of conference space to ensure mechanics of room are in full and safe operation.
- Responded to work tickets to repair electrical issues such as faulty receptacles, replaced fuses, faulty ballasts, bad light bulbs, Plumbing issues including repair of toilet rings, leaky showers and sinks. HVAC issues such as dirty filters, faulty capacitors, low Freon, faulty thermostats. Telephone wiring problems including faulty phone jack, incorrect wire coding, replacing cracked phone wires.
- Worked in mechanical rooms which house hot water tanks/boilers, condensation water circulatory flow/pumps and electrical fuse boxes etc. to troubleshoot and maintain optimal operations.
- Worked with banquet and conference departments to set up electrical wiring for trade shows and catering events including lighting, and providing sufficient receptacles and power sources as requested by each department. Ensured wiring met all building codes and safety requirements.
- Maintained television systems through-out the hotel ensuring all channels were operating and reception was clear including paid channels. Also worked with internet providers to ensure internet capabilities for hotel guests.
- Consistently received high scores on “GSS” (Guest Satisfaction Survey) and positive remarks regarding my service.
- Shovel snow and salt parking lots and walkways ensuring safety of guests.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings.
- Remove trash from office areas and apartment community perimeter on a daily basis.
- Assist in the preparation of market ready units, including remove trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
- Assist Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager and/or perform assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
- Assist in the cleaning of available apartments and or models.
- Assist maintenance team with snow removal (If applicable).
- Assist in the troubleshooting/repair of mechanical, carpentry and electrical problems.
- Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for over 700 units in a luxury apartments complex.
- Maintained 4 swimming pools with daily water treatments.
- Performed electrical, plumbing, painting, and HVAC work.
- Met required apartments “turn around” rate on the daily bases.
- Interact and work with outside vendors.
- Provided excellent service to residents.
0-5 years of experience
Administer daily preventative maintenance on commercial property buildings to keep infrastructure clean and in working order
- Correspond with corporate and managerial staff in order to comply with maintenance and building codes
- Implement work orders quickly and effectively
- Oversee territory consisting of up to 55 buildings per week over a 100 mile radius
0-5 years of experience
Performed minor carpentry repairs using simple measures and hand tools
- Performed minor painting using brush and roller according to specific instructions on projects
- Sanitize and clean kitchen, bathrooms, offices, and main areas
- Polished sanctuary and cleaned baptism pool
- Maintained grounds by mowing lawn and trash removal
6-10 years of experience
Fit and install prefabricated window frames, doors, door frames, weather-stripping, interior and exterior trim and finish hardware such as locks, letter drops and kick plates.
- Fill nail holes, cracks and joints with caulk, putty, plaster, and other filler, using caulking gun and putty knife.
- Apply coats of paint, varnish, stain enamel, and lacquer to decorate and protect interior and exterior
- Install sheetrock and blanket insulation between studs of exterior walls.
- Cover subfloor with building paper to keep out moisture, and lay hardwood, parquet and wood-strip
- Install and repair plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, commodes, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water
- Apply tile to walls, floors, ceilings and roof decks, following design specifications.
10+ years of experience
Provide preventative maintenance throughout a four building campus.
- Maintain property grounds: snow removal, pond maintenance, side walk repair, etc.
- Perform basic plumbing and electrical repairs, as needed.
- Remove and replace various motors on AC rooftop units and heating units.
- Troubleshoot and repair various kitchen equipment and low-voltage systems.
- Repair and replace various door security and lock systems.
- Perform daily maintenance and annual teardown of boilers for state inspections.
- Setup and troubleshoot in-house phone system and other phone-related problems.
0-5 years of experience
Perform routine and general maintenance repairs including but not limited to repair drywall, paint, ceiling tile, light bulbs, and ballast replacement of lights, Replace electrical outlet sockets, identify issues such as breakers
- Minor HVAC, carpentry, building maintenance, electrical, plumbing and painting repairs
- Replace or repair faucets, sinks and drain cleaning
- Obtain bids for larger building projects as requested by managers
- Perform daily inspections of building and grounds including common areas, restrooms, etc
- Assist in planning for new opening of operational clinics
6-10 years of experience
Repair and install doors, hinges, locksets, handles and frames.
- Repair, stain, and install moldings, cabinets, shelving, paneling, flooring (VCT), woodwork, plaster, cove base, and dry walling.
- Paint work on a variety of areas including, walls, doors, ceilings, and floors.
- Repair and replace outlets, light switches, appliances, feed ends, and light fixtures.
- Use tools ranging from common hand, power tools (hammers, saws, drills & wrenches) to precision measuring instruments, electrical and electronic testing devices.
- Repair of plumbing leaks or breaks, open clogged lines and drains and can replace washers and minor parts.
0-5 years of experience
Collaborate with supervisors on specifics for each remodel, to make properties lease ready
- Installation of garbage disposals, dishwashers, water heaters, flooring, replacement windows, water treatment systems
- HVAC service
- Welding
- Instruct and train new members of maintenance team
- Provide customer service to residents with timely resolution of maintenance issues
0-5 years of experience
Preventive maintenance and repairs of all College equipment and fixtures: water lines, valves, water pumps, sanitary systems, door systems, HVAC systems, etc.
- Interior and exterior painting
- Vehicle maintenance when necessary
- Repair and installation of bulletin boards, desks, shelves, and other carpentry work as required
- Maintenance of all indoor and outdoor lighting
- Maintain College wells and water system
- Limited Building Automation System experience
6-10 years of experience
Provided maintenance in a hospital setting requiring painting, plumbing, and patching walls.
- Moved heavy equipment around the hospital and changed light-bulbs.
- Routinely checked expiration dates on fire extinguishers.
- Maintained Air Conditioning vents, and hung shelves where needed.
- Checked ice making machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Fixed and/or moved cubicles in office areas.
0-5 years of experience
Painting exterior and interior of a 12 floor commercial building
- Repairs in all areas of the building requiring such tasks as carpentry, plumbing and electrical
- Boiler room monitoring
- Managing safe usage of freight elevator.
- Maintaining cleanliness of internal/external areas of building including restrooms.
- Skilled in usage of all power tools.
- Servicing guest and tenants of the facility.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for wide variety of duties including pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation, and building repair.
- Follows standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Operate wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, and basic hand tools.
- Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
- Receives many compliments and referrals from superiors.
10+ years of experience
Supervise employees and projects ensuring efficient daily operation and timely completion
- Maintain and trouble shoot electrical components which include running new conduit and wires
- Repair, replace and trouble shoot plumbing components including water lines
- Install and/or repair drywall
- Prepare and cut orders to customer’s specifications
- Unload trucks using a fork lift
0-5 years of experience
- Performed preventative maintenance assignments to a senior center facility
- Adept at repairing electrical systems such as air conditioning, television sets, and lighting systems
- Maintained building exterior by assisting in snow removal, lawn care, and painting
- Expertise at refurbishing furniture and fixtures for handicapped friendly environment
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for meticulous upkeep of grounds, amenities, building exteriors and leasing office, parking lots and other community buildings.
- Remove trash from office areas and apartment community perimeter on a daily basis.
- Assist in the preparation of market ready units, including remove trash from vacant apartments (trash outs) prior to make-ready.
- Assist Maintenance Supervisor/Property Manager and/or perform assigned maintenance tasks in a timely manner.
- Assist in the troubleshoot/repair of mechanical, carpentry and electrical problems.
- Report any maintenance concerns for repairs on available apartments, models, clubhouse, and/or common areas to the Maintenance Supervisor.
10+ years of experience
Chart out and implement general and preventative maintenance tasks on buildings and grounds
- Handle installation, repairs, plumbing and electrical issues
- Respond to maintenance requests put forward by residents or staff in terms of electrical, heating and plumbing need
- Manage repair work on walls, floors, doors and wood work and windows
- Document findings in terms of needed repairs and performed duties
- Ensure that buildings and grounds are kept free of debris and trash
- Schedule and supervise outside contractors
- Emergency equipment repair and troubleshooting
0-5 years of experience
Perform and oversee building maintenance for 5 large Golds Gyms
- Meet with each Gym manager on a bi-weekly basis to establish building and equipment repairs list.
- Perform a building safety and equipment evaluation inspection.
- Review requested work items and determine materials to accomplish repairs
- Perform common repairs such as walls, ceilings, lockers, doors, locks, faucets, fans
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical systems as needed.
- Once the contract ended for my employer I was offered a permanent position with Golds Gyms as a maintenance manager in Oklahoma.
0-5 years of experience
Repair lighting, painting, and plumbing of the building
- Maintain and operate fork lifts, boom lifts, and aerial platform lifts
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on steam washers, automotive hydraulic lifts, and other industrial equipment
- Maintain and repair fueling equipment.
- Schedule weekly preventative maintenance duties for all employees
- Utilize of Spear computer program to log jobs
- Respond to emergency calls
10+ years of experience
Maintain and inspect oil consumption in fuel reserve
- Forecast daily energy output for facilities
- Update status logs for the building’s facilities
- Perform safety checks and operation status for all sections of the facility after the engine room is operational
- Utilize experience and training to perform general, maintenance, and specialty tasks throughout the workday
0-5 years of experience
- Provides a safe, comfortable operating environment to residents and guest through maintenance, and repair of buildings, furniture, equipment, and systems.
- Acts on work orders, scheduled preventative maintenance; and coordinating activities of technicians and vendors while working on the property.
- Resolves maintenance problems by acting on guest complaints, staff work tickets and conferring with management and department heads as need, quickly and effectively.
- Replace old equipment, as well as setting it up and ensuring that it runs properly
0-5 years of experience
- Consistently maintained building within guide-lines of county park district directives.
- Passed all inspections conducted by city health department officials.
- Clean and service kitchen equipment and set-up hall for all up-coming events.
0-5 years of experience
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
- Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures.
10+ years of experience
Building repairs- replacement of any needed doors and windows, plumbing, electrical
- Heating- installing heaters in homes and ploy houses
- Irrigation repair- repair to all pumps and motors
- Electrical- electrical panels for irrigation and pumps
- 30 years of perfect attendance
- Certificate in heating and ventilation
- CPR Certified
- First Aid Certified
0-5 years of experience
- Performed retrieval and recovery of Freon from cooling systems.
- Use basic carpentry and plumbing techniques for building construction.
- Perform daily work orders for general building maintenance repairs.
- Troubleshoot broken or defective equipment and facilitate repairs with mechanical and electrical aptitude.
10+ years of experience
- Responsible for the proper maintenance of five apartment buildings
- Repair or replace defective equipment parts
- Perform routine preventive maintenance.
- Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
- Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, and heating and air conditioning units
- Record maintenance and repair work performed and the costs of the work
- Assure that all electrical components of the building are in working order
Building Maintenance Technician Duties and Responsibilities
Based on listings that we examined, most building maintenance technicians share several responsibilities:
Perform Preventative Maintenance Tasks
The primary duty of a building maintenance technician is performing a variety of tasks related to preventive maintenance. This includes tasks like changing filters on HVAC systems, replacing fixtures before they fail, and cleaning equipment and machinery to extend their useful lives. Preventive maintenance may also include testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and performing pest treatments.
Diagnose Performance Issues
Troubleshooting is an important duty of a building maintenance technician. If they find that a piece of equipment is not functioning as expected or notice recurring issues (such as a light fixture burning through bulbs at a faster-than-expected rate), the technician conducts diagnostic tests to isolate and identify the issue before making repairs.
Conduct Emergency Repairs
Building maintenance technicians conduct emergency repair and maintenance. In some cases, a building resident or user may make an urgent request for a technician to address to prevent a hazardous situation or resolve an issue that interrupts use of the facility. In these cases, the building maintenance technician needs to rapidly assess the problem and devise and implement a solution.
Support Building Upkeep Activities
Building maintenance technicians support a number of processes and procedures related to building upkeep. These include routine tasks such as changing bulbs and repairing small leaks before they cause further damage, assisting with landscaping and other tasks around the building’s exterior, and ensuring that pest control solutions such as mouse and bug traps are regularly checked and replaced.
Assist with Inspections
Many building maintenance technicians assist with regular facility inspections. Because most in this role tend to work as part of a larger facility maintenance team, a building maintenance technician is usually responsible for a particular aspect of the inspection and will have a list of elements that they need to check, test, or visually inspect.
Maintain Maintenance and Repair Records
Finally, building maintenance technicians maintain detailed records of their repair and maintenance activities, including services performed and equipment and supplies that they used. Occasionally, a building maintenance technician will need to provide these records to an outside maintenance professional if an issue requires a specialist. These repair and maintenance records also need to be submitted to supervisors or building managers.
Building Maintenance Technician Skills and Qualifications
Building maintenance technicians perform a wide variety of duties to keep building systems running effectively. Most workers in this role have at least a high school diploma and the following skills:
- Troubleshooting skills – building maintenance technicians should be excellent troubleshooters, able to diagnose and identify performance issues in a range of building systems and mechanical devices
- Repair and maintenance skills – effective repair and maintenance skills are central to this role, and building maintenance technicians should be able to repair electrical and mechanical issues using a variety of tools
- Physical strength and stamina – building maintenance technicians spend a significant amount of time working on their feet and often need to climb ladders or enter cramped spaces, so they should be physically fit and possess excellent stamina
- Attention to detail – this role also requires a high level of attention to detail, along with the ability to proactively identify issues in systems and machinery to make preventive repairs
- Team collaboration – many building maintenance technicians work as part of a larger team, so they should be effective collaborators and coordinators to ensure that necessary work is completed according to schedule and need
- Communication skills – building maintenance technicians should also be able to communicate verbally with building users and supervisors, and may also need to prepare written reports and requests
Building Maintenance Technician Education and Training
Building maintenance technicians typically have a high school diploma or GED, although some attend postsecondary trade or vocational schools to learn additional skills. There are usually ample opportunities for on-the-job training in this role as building maintenance technicians gain familiarity with essential machinery and repair and maintenance techniques.
Building Maintenance Technician Salary and Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) categorizes building maintenance technicians as general maintenance and repair workers. According to the BLS, workers in this role earn a median annual salary of $37,760. The lowest-paid 10 percent of workers in this role earn less than $22,820 per year, while the highest-paid 10 percent earn more than $61,720 annually. The BLS expects employment of general maintenance and repair workers to grow at an average pace of 8 percent through 2026.
Helpful Resources
We searched the web and found several resources if you’d like to learn more about working as a building maintenance technician:
International Facility Management Association – IFMA is a professional organization for facilities management professionals, providing publications, career development resources, and opportunities to connect through events
Facilities Management: Managing Maintenance for Buildings and Facilities – this book provides a complete overview of building maintenance, with a particular focus on commercial, institutional, academic, and industrial buildings
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Best Practice in Building Maintenance. Reactive, Preventative or Predictive?†– read this blog post to learn about three different building maintenance philosophies, including the costs and benefits of each and how to incorporate them into a maintenance plan
Building Maintenance – read this book to learn the basics of building maintenance, including how building maintenance considerations can influence design and how to keep essential systems running efficiently and effectively
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