{"id":17993,"date":"2024-06-28T14:03:27","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T20:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/?p=17993"},"modified":"2025-05-30T13:01:15","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:01:15","slug":"technician","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/technician\/","title":{"rendered":"Building maintenance technician: job description"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-staffed, fully-trained, and highly skilled <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-a-maintenance-department\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is essential to your organization&#8217;s process efficiency, workplace safety, and operational continuity. Your maintenance team is key to ensuring that your equipment is in optimal working condition, that your personnel aren\u2019t plagued by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/unplanned-downtime\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unplanned downtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and that your facilities operate smoothly and without interruption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An effective maintenance team will take on a wide range of responsibilities including routine <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upkeep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of equipment, regular inspections, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/preventive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive maintenance (PM)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and emergency repairs. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will fulfill an especially important set of responsibilities on this team.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is a building maintenance technician important for your operation?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will take the lead in ensuring the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upkeep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, repair, and oversight of a facility\u2019s physical assets, particularly building systems such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This individual is responsible for ensuring that these systems are functioning effectively, optimally, and safely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But exactly what does a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> do, and what kinds of tasks are typically assigned to this specialized maintenance role? In this guide, we\u2019ll take a closer look at the role that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> play in carrying out an effective <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What does a <\/b><b>building maintenance technician<\/b><b> do?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technician is<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a key contributor to the overall functionality, safety, and efficiency of your facilities. This means that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often take a lead role in fulfilling an extremely wide range of responsibilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will often work closely with other members of the maintenance and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/industry\/facility-maintenance-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facilities management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FM)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teams to collaborate on tasks, delegate responsibility, and maintain seamless multidirectional communication between departments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we take a closer look at a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;s typical responsibilities and discuss some of the ways that these maintenance specialists collaborate with other members of the maintenance and FM teams.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technician responsibilities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> responsibilities typically include an extremely diverse set of tasks such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conducting routine inspections <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of key building systems, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/hvac-preventive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plumbing, electrical, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/common-safety-procedures\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">safety systems<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Executing <\/b><b>preventive maintenance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (PM) tasks such as equipment calibration, lubrication, parts replacement, and system testing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Documenting<\/b> <b>maintenance activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including inspections, repairs, and preventive tasks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Troubleshooting<\/b><b> malfunctioning equipment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, machinery, and building systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Using diagnostic tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to identify issues with physical assets and building systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Performing repairs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on plumbing, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electrical systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> units, mechanical components, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resolving minor structural issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as rusty door hinges, loose flooring, and damaged ceiling tiles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Providing cosmetic <\/b><b>upkeep<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">including painting, fixture repair, and replacement of visibly worn components<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conducting regular safety inspections <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to ensure compliance with building codes and industry regulations;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Leading <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/manufacturing-safety-training-a-simple-guide\/\"><b>safety training sessions<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as well as participating in safety workshops;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monitoring inventory,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tracking stock levels, and ordering maintenance supplies as needed; and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/solutions\/compliance\/\"><b>Ensuring compliance<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a wide range of federal, state, and local regulations as well as standards established by regulatory agencies such as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/achieve-osha-compliance-and-ace-audits-with-cmms-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occupational Health and Safety Administration (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OSHA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the Environmental Protection Agency (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaboration with maintenance and FM teams<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting the responsibilities listed above requires close collaboration with other members of the maintenance and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facilities management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> teams. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will typically work in close coordination with:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facilities Managers<\/b><b> (FM)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">open<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or receive work assignments, provide regular updates on maintenance activities, and contribute to discussions on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-strategy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance strategies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electricians<\/b><b>, Plumbers, <\/b><b>HVAC<\/b><b> Specialists,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other professionals, to identify and resolve issues with building systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>General <\/b><b>maintenance technicians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to collaborate on large projects such as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> overhauls or the replacement of major electrical components<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Third-party contractors, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to coordinate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance tasks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requiring specialized expertise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vendors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to ensure manufacturer guidelines and recommendations are incorporated into maintenance procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Building occupants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to address <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/what-is-a-work-request\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance requests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and to keep occupants informed about ongoing maintenance activities and potential disruptions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different types of building maintenance technicians<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> typically perform the full range of responsibilities cited above regardless of industry. However, depending on the nature of your operation, you may require a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a particular area of specialization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Commercial <\/b><b>building maintenance technicians<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ensure the functionality of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mechanical systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, lighting, security systems, elevators, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electrical systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, plumbing systems, and more for office buildings, retail spaces, and mixed-use spaces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hotel <\/b><b>maintenance technicians<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provide repairs, routine servicing, and aesthetic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upkeep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities as well as pools, spas, and gyms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Real estate <\/b><b>maintenance technicians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upkeep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of shared spaces, repairs in rental units and residential spaces, and oversight of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">landscaping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industrial <\/b><b>building maintenance technicians<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provide oversight of repairs, inspection, and routine service for manufacturing equipment, warehouse handling equipment, climate control and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refrigeration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> systems for food processing plants, and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/industry\/healthcare-hospital-maintenance-software\/\"><b>Healthcare<\/b><\/a> <b>facility maintenance technicians<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provide service to critical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, electrical, lighting, and plumbing systems in hospitals, clinics, and other facilities, as well as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upkeep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of patient rooms, shared spaces, and long-term care areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Residential <\/b><b>building maintenance technicians<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perform <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">routine apartment maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, repairs, and upgrades in residential units, common areas, and exterior, as well as shared facilities like gyms, pools, and parking structures.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What skills do building maintenance technicians need?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the industry, certain basic skills are required of all <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Below, we take a closer look at these skills, how they come into play during a typical day, and how these skills can help technicians overcome common challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Technical proficiency<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must have working knowledge of various building systems (i.e. electrical, plumbing, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, mechanical), expertise in the structural components of a building, and training in the use of hand tools, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">power tools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and diagnostic equipment. Building <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must also have the knowledge to understand technical manuals, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blueprints<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schematics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These skills may be used to regularly inspect, maintain, and repair building systems as well as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diagnose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and report on equipment issues before they can escalate into system failures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Problem-solving skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be able to identify issues, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/root-cause-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">analyze their potential root causes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, develop solutions, and coordinate maintenance efforts around these issues. These organizational skills are particularly crucial when managing complex or unfamiliar challenges such as system-wide outages, major system overhauls, and emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attention to detail<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must have the ability to perform <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance tasks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with precision, conduct thorough inspections, and document their work with specificity and accuracy. Attention to detail is one of the most important <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">competencies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for ensuring that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance tasks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are completed correctly, in alignment with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/standard-operating-procedure-sop\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">standard operating procedures (SOPs)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and promptly to prevent minor issues from evolving into failures requiring major repairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical stamina<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be able to perform physically demanding tasks. Building maintenance is an inherently rigorous profession in which technicians are expected to operate tools, lift <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heavy equipment<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, climb ladders, and work in a full spectrum of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weather conditions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, settings, and circumstances. Stamina is essential to performing expected responsibilities under challenging and frequently changing conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication skills<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be able to coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with team members, supervisors, contractors, and building occupants. Technicians must have the ability to explain and understand maintenance issues, communicate needs to team members, and interpret input from both technical and non-technical personnel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much do building maintenance technicians earn?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may vary based on a number of factors, including geography, industry, level of experience, and areas of certification or specialization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes499071.htm\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (BLS), offers a comprehensive set of figures on earnings for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Repair Workers as of May 2023. The BLS reports that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With over 150,000 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full-time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> professionals working in the field, the average annual salary was $49,650. However, as noted above, earnings can vary widely based on a number of factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bottom 10% of earners\u2014typically <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">entry-level<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> technicians\u2014take in an annual wage of $30,860 while those in the 90th percentile and above\u2013typically those with more than 10 years of experience\u2014 earned $73,490 in 2023.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most candidates will be eligible for employment as maintenance technicians with a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high school diploma<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GED<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Technicians are typically expected to learn many critical skills through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work experience<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well as specialized training for required licenses and certifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The number of jobs for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will grow roughly .8% per year\u2013adding more than 50,000 jobs over the next decades.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wages for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and repair workers will grow at a rate of roughly .2% per year over that duration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the variables shaping worker wages, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">industry<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> appears to be one of the most important factors. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the government contracting and energy production sectors rank among the highest earners. Below, we spotlight the annual mean wage for the building <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance tech<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> job in specific industries, as of May 2023:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Real Estate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $47,670<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water, Sewage, and Other systems:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $53,020<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Facilities Support Services:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $55,850<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Oil and Gas Extraction:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $81,740<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $87,580<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certifications and training opportunities for building maintenance technicians<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As noted above, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be able to command a higher salary by earning certain certifications. Certifications can demonstrate expertise, long-term commitment to the profession, and areas of specialized knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we identify a few notable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> certifications:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT),<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conferred by the Society for Maintenance &amp; Reliability Professionals (SMRP), validates knowledge, skills, and excellence in the areas of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/corrective-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">corrective maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/predictive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">predictive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HVAC<\/b><b> Certification, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conferred by several organizations including North American Technician Excellence (NATE), certifies the technical skills needed to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">air conditioning<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Electrical Certification,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> conferred by several organizations including the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), ensures that technicians are proficient in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electrical system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> maintenance, safety standards, and code compliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plumbing Certification, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conferred by several organizations including the National Inspection Testing and Certification (NITC) Corporation, indicates expertise in plumbing system installation, repair, maintenance, and safety protocols.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Building Operator Certification (BOC), <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conferred by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC), indicates the completion of training in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC systems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and energy-efficient building operation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources for building maintenance technicians<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the guide above illustrates, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are expected to exercise a wide range of skills and fulfill a wide range of responsibilities daily. This can present logistical and organizational challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, we offer some free tools and resources to help bring structure to the completion of these <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance tasks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For instance, check out our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/resources\/fca-checklist-template\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facility Condition Assessment Checklist Template<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This free download includes a customizable template for creating detailed FCA checklists as well as expert insights on the top challenges facing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facilities management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> professionals. 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