Maintenance Technician
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- What's it like to be a Maintenance Technician?
- How to become a Maintenance Technician
- Latest Maintenance Technician jobs
- Top skills and experience for Maintenance Technicians
What's it like to be a Maintenance Technician?
Maintenance Technicians carry out orders for troubleshooting and testing the machinery, lighting, and ventilation systems of a building or residential property. They are in charge of diagnosing problems in equipment and conducting repairs. They also conduct routine checkups regularly to ensure that the building’s machinery is running smoothly. Problem-solving, customer service, and attention to detail are key skills for the role. Maintenance Technicians work in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. Maintenance Technicians may expect to work on a rotating shift schedule, respond to tenant complaints, and carry and operate heavy equipment.
Tasks and duties
- Inspecting building systems for safety and optimisation.
- Aligning business systems with legal and regulatory standards.
- Repairing broken or malfunctioning wiring and equipment.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting problems in a building system.
- Perform maintenance operations for ventilation, plumbing, pest control, lighting, alarm, and emergency systems.
- Maintaining other building items such as doors, windows, and gardens.
- Reporting maintenance activity and budget.
How to become a Maintenance Technician
To work as a Maintenance Technician, a technical diploma, NITEC or Higher NITEC certificate is required.
Get a NITEC in built environment or mechanical technology. These programmes typically last two to three years.
Gain experience using tools and troubleshooting repairs by volunteering to conduct maintenance in your community, or undergo an apprenticeship with an experienced Maintenance Technician or on-the-job training.
Consider becoming a specialist in an area of maintenance, such as Electrician, Machine Operator, or Landscaper.
Get promoted to higher positions such as Foreman, Building Superintendent, or Maintenance Supervisor.
Consider graduating with a bachelor degree in engineering to progress your career.
