{"id":2156,"date":"2020-07-27T07:53:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T13:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/?p=2156"},"modified":"2025-06-09T11:10:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T17:10:37","slug":"technician-job-description","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/technician-job-description\/","title":{"rendered":"Maintenance Technician: Job Description, Skills, Responsibilities, Salary"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a good<\/span> <b>maintenance technician<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> means you\u2019ll need to work well in a team and have a specific set of technical skills. Making a complete list of their duties and responsibilities <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is not an easy task. Many factors can dictate the day-to-day of a maintenance technician.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That being said, we will provide a thorough overview of all of the things you need to know if you want to become a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and advance your career &#8211; or if you want to hire one to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-a-maintenance-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">expand your maintenance department<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>What does a <\/b><b>maintenance technician do<\/b><b>?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aa a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you are responsible for the repair and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upkeep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the facility you work in, including most of its assets. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often, y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">responsibilities include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general maintenance tasks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that do not require specialized training. Part of your job is to recognize when the task is above your skill level and should be handled by an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electrician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plumber<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">refrigeration<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mechanic, or another specialized technician. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In practice, many maintenance departments will look to hire people that have some background in one or more of those areas so they can handle most of the issues in-house. Maintenance teams do this to save money because outsourcing can be costly.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some general tasks and responsibilities you may see as part of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general maintenance technician job description<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, no matter the company:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling assigned work orders and PMs (inspections, oil changes, meter readings, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing a variety of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/routine-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">routine maintenance tasks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with incoming work requests<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communicating existing and potential issues with your supervisors; most often <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-manager\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance manager<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/facilities-manager-roles-and-responsibilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facilities manager<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using your <a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/cmms\/\">CMMS<\/a> or paper records to <a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/equipment-maintenance-log\/\">log maintenance work<\/a><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning and maintaining the tools you work with<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abiding by different safety measures and policies<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a very general list, so we\u2019ll break it down even more by zeroing in on the three most common job types and specific tasks you\u2019ll have to perform.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>1) <\/b><b>Industrial maintenance technician<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are responsible for:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on various production and facility equipment<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/what-is-troubleshooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Troubleshooting mechanical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakdowns<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical procedures, electrical <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schematics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blueprints<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance work<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Dis)assembling\/installing new machines, condition monitoring sensors, equipment, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>2) Building\/property <\/b><b>maintenance technician<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/building-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/property-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> essentially mean the same thing, so it is only natural that technicians working in those environments have similar duties:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluating, repairing, and maintaining plumbing, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">carpentry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, electrical, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> systems in the building\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receiving and responding to tenant reports of mechanical or maintenance issues on their premises<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining the fire, carbon monoxide, smoke, and other safety systems within the structure<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>3) Fleet <\/b><b>maintenance technician<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fleet <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as the name suggests, have a little more specialized list of responsibilities:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Servicing, diagnosing, and repairing all fleet vehicles\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/preventive-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on all fleet vehicles<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of their transit facility (repair shop and all stored equipment like pumps and vehicle lifts) and its surroundings<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are not complete lists, but they show the similarities and differences between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> specialties.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a job in the maintenance space, you will find many similar positions advertised that have a lot of overlap in required skills and responsibilities. Some of these positions are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-mechanic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>maintenance mechanics<\/b><\/a><b> and industrial <\/b><b>electricians<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Depending on how much specialized work there is on any given day, mechanics and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">electricians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often seen performing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work as well.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Skills you need to be a good <\/b><b>maintenance technician<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a maintenance technician, you\u2019ll need to possess a few specific traits and skills to be successful <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(and if you\u2019re a manager, these are skills you\u2019ll want to help your team cultivate).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":2285,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\"} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"704\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-2285 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-704x1024.jpg\" alt=\"what skills do you need to be a maintenance technician\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-704x1024.jpg 704w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-768x1117.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-1056x1536.jpg 1056w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-1408x2048.jpg 1408w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-164x238.jpg 164w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-201x292.jpg 201w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-41x60.jpg 41w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-278x405.jpg 278w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-69x100.jpg 69w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/what-skills-do-you-need-to-be-a-maintenance-technician-scaled.jpg 1760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3><b>1) <\/b><b>Problem-solving<\/b><b> skills<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No technician\u2019s skillset is complete without basic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">troubleshooting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ability. As a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you need to finish assignments as soon as possible to reach predefined production numbers. It doesn\u2019t matter whether there\u2019s an unplanned <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakdown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/planned-downtime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">scheduled downtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will quickly learn that the solution to a problem is not always readily apparent. <\/span><b>To find the solution, you will have to go through a series of steps:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather information<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Synthesize it<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Draw conclusions<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Execute a solution<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance checklists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help streamline some maintenance processes and repairs, but plenty of situations don\u2019t match any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">template<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You will have to inspect the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakdown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, check maintenance history, talk with machine operators, and take all of this information into account to correctly diagnose the cause of failure and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/corrective-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">perform needed corrective actions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>2) Broad technical knowledge<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are often expected to be the jack-of-all-trades. <\/span><b>Your tasks often require you to know a little bit of everything. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a basic knowledge of how to use standard <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hand tools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and power tools will come in handy as you shift from one task to the next. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that, if you want to become a strong addition to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance team<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019ll need to put in extra effort to learn the ins and outs of all of the machines on the plant floor \u2014 something which <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/industrial-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">industrial maintenance technicians<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are very familiar with. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the skills to work independently means you will pick things up faster and won\u2019t have to be watched over as much in their early days (which will make your manager very happy).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>3) Attention to detail<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><b>When you\u2019re dealing with technical issues daily, having a well thought out approach and the ability to focus on minor details is highly beneficial. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine this. A critical piece of equipment has an unexpected breakdown. You need to step in quickly to not only ensure the equipment gets back up and running fast, but also that no one gets injured. Carefully following safety protocols (like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/lockout-tagout-procedure-and-loto-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LOTO procedures<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is essential. Missing a step could mean bad news for everyone.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s often small issues that are missed that create larger problems. When you have great attention to detail, you create a safer working environment for yourself and your coworkers.<\/span> <b>Bonus:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It will benefit the company\u2019s bottom line by catching problems before they become a bigger issue (this should get you some bonus points with your manager).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>4) Physical ability<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technician can be physically demanding.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You cannot be someone who is hesitant to get your hands dirty. The job often requires you to work in awkward positions, carry heavy objects, spend lots of time on your feet, repeatedly climb up and down stairs, and so on. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being focused and alert during your shifts and overtime work is also not easy if you\u2019re in poor physical shape.<\/span> <b>It goes without saying that being good with your hands and having strong <\/b><b>manual dexterity<\/b><b> is a big plus.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You won\u2019t be defusing bombs, but will definitely feel like that a few times throughout your career.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>5) Basic computer skills\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More and more organizations are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/reactive-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moving from reactive to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are using <a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/cmms\/cmms-software\/\">modern CMMS software<\/a> like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limble<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make that transition as smooth as possible. <\/span><b>This means that <\/b><b>you<\/b><b> need to know how to use a mobile phone to read work orders, track work notifications, log performed maintenance work, etc.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That being said, the responsibility of the CMMS provider is to ensure that their software is easy to use in the first place.<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here at Limble, simplicity is one of our key goals. Limble is a mobile-friendly CMMS that will let you automate your work management, which means you\u2019ll be able to work faster, ditch the busywork, and help the company save money (which will make your boss happy).<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<h3><b>6) Patience\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patience and people skills are not something you will often find on the list for technical job positions, but that doesn\u2019t make them any less critical.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the root cause of a specific <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breakdown<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not always going to be easy. Dealing with constant interruptions in a reactive environment can be very annoying. Improvised solutions that result from not having the proper tools or parts won\u2019t often work on the first try. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is much easier to deal with these kinds of problems if you can remain calm and patient.<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, you may have to deal with work requests from machine operators and people from other departments with unrealistic expectations. <\/span><b>Patience will also come in handy in these situations as you work to resolve the issue and teach others what they can expect in the future.<\/b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5975\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-orders.jpg\" alt=\"work orders\" width=\"565\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-orders.jpg 565w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-orders-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-orders-430x238.jpg 430w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-orders-527x292.jpg 527w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-orders-93x52.jpg 93w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-orders-540x299.jpg 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/work-orders-100x55.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>7) <\/b><b>Communication skills<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong communication skills are very important in the world of maintenance. It\u2019s imperative that you\u2019re able to excel in both verbal and written communication.<\/span>\u00a0<b>It\u2019s also important that you\u2019re able to provide clear instruction. This ensures that repairs are completed quickly and accurately. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not only do you need to be able to communicate effectively, but you also need to be able to interpret others&#8217; communication properly. This will help you to more quickly comprehend instructions\/directions as you read through manuals, documents, plans, and work orders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-center&#8221; kd_top_separator_style=&#8221;arrow-down&#8221; kd_top_separator_height=&#8221;separator-height-small&#8221; kd_bottom_separator_style=&#8221;arrow-down&#8221; kd_bottom_separator_height=&#8221;separator-height-small&#8221; kd_top_separator=&#8221;true&#8221; kd_bottom_separator=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969342881{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background: #dde4e8 url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cta-laired-hex-4.webp?id=9077) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 0px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_landscape=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969342881{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969342881{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969342882{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1682969357536\" data-animation-delay=200><h2 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"font-size: 42px;font-weight: 500;margin-bottom:30px;\">Maintenance Acronym Guide<\/h2><h6 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #152232;\">Confused by PMs, MTTR, and DFMEA? This maintenance acronym guide will have you talking the talk in no time.<\/h6><\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>How much money can a <\/b><b>maintenance technician<\/b><b> make?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><b>A <\/b><b>maintenance technician salary<\/b><b> depends on several factors. Here are just a few:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The industry you work for<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The size of the organization you work for<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Years of experience<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> under your belt<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our research, we found that entry-level positions at smaller organizations start at around $30k\/year, while experienced technicians at top companies can earn upwards of $70k\/year. Translated into hourly pay, the range is roughly between $15 and $22 per hour.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are probably more interested in the average yearly salary. Here is what the big job platforms say about yearly salary <\/span><b>for the US market<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.payscale.com\/research\/US\/Job=Maintenance_Technician\/Hourly_Rate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payscale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says that the average hourly wage for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technicians<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is $19.22, putting the <\/span><b>annual salary at about $40k. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s potential for higher earnings with bonuses and overtime.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salary.com\/research\/salary\/benchmark\/installation-and-maintenance-technician-salary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salary.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that the average installation and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technician salary<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>just over $59k\/year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/maintenance-technician\/salaries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says that the average hourly wage is <\/span><b>around $19.47, putting the annual salary at about $40k with an additional $7k earned by working overtime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/Salaries\/maintenance-technician-salary-SRCH_KO0,22.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glassdoor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> puts the average base pay at <\/span><b>$45k per year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with salaries varying somewhat across different industries.<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5974\" style=\"border: black; border-width: 3px; border-style: solid;\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/average-maintenance-technician-salary.png\" alt=\"average maintenance technician salary\" width=\"643\" height=\"593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/average-maintenance-technician-salary.png 643w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/average-maintenance-technician-salary-300x277.png 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/average-maintenance-technician-salary-258x238.png 258w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/average-maintenance-technician-salary-317x292.png 317w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/average-maintenance-technician-salary-65x60.png 65w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/average-maintenance-technician-salary-439x405.png 439w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/average-maintenance-technician-salary-100x92.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average maintenance technician salary in the United States. Updated Nov. 2021. Source: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/Salaries\/maintenance-technician-salary-SRCH_KO0,22.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glassdoor<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers should definitely be on the lookout for new ways of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lubrisource.com\/blog\/industrial-maintenance-talent-shortage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">attracting qualified workforce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to combat the aging workforce and prevent labor shortage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Getting your first job as a <\/b><b>maintenance technician<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You know you\u2019re good with your hands, you\u2019re a great problem solver, and you get a lot of satisfaction from doing things right the first time. You\u2019re confident this would make you a great <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but how do you get a job doing something you\u2019ve never done before?<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few tips to help you get your foot in the door as a maintenance technician.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>1) Non-professional experiences count!\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experience doesn\u2019t always have to be formal and it doesn\u2019t always have to be in the classroom to make an impact on your career. There are so many ways you can get hands-on, non-professional experience. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few examples of non-professional experience that lay a solid foundation for the beginning of your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technician<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> career.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Classes you took in high school through school or community education.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Did you take a small engines class? Or maybe you took a class in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">landscaping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, manufacturing, or even welding. Any beginner class is a great example of your interest and shows that you have the basic knowledge you need to get started in a maintenance tech career.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A machine\/appliance you fixed up for a friend. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever helped a friend or acquaintance fix their car? How about a toilet? Light fixture? Having experience diagnosing and fixing even small machines or appliances is the perfect start to your career! (Pro tip: Use this friend as a reference on your resume)!<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A side-hustle helping neighbors maintain their vehicles.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Maybe you\u2019ve started a side-hustle bringing in a little extra money by helping your neighbors maintain their vehicles. This is invaluable hands-on experience that perfectly prepares you for a career in maintenance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A summer job you had as a teen.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Did you mow the lawn for a little extra cash as a teen? I bet you had to fix your lawn mower from time to time, right? Other summer jobs that might provide non-professional experience are car washes, auto body shops, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">landscaping<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> companies, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>2) Leverage your networking skills\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ok, we know! Networking is a scary word, but it\u2019s not as hard as it seems!<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5976\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network.png 1600w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-1024x753.png 1024w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-768x565.png 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-1536x1130.png 1536w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-324x238.png 324w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-397x292.png 397w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-82x60.png 82w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-540x397.png 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/network-100x74.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also provides benefits beyond finding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job opportunities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A few additional benefits of networking include expanding your knowledge, gaining a mentor\/advisor to help you along in your career, and building confidence.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many ways to successfully network in both professional and personal settings. Below are just a couple suggestions to help you get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h4><b>Industry groups<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry groups are a great way to get connected quickly with like minded people. The following are examples of professional groups you can join based on your interest\/speciality. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iatn.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>iATN &#8211; International Automotive Technicians Network<\/b><\/a><b>:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iATN provides an interactive environment where you can learn from your peers, search millions of real-world discussions and repairs, discover how to work more efficiently, and study best practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualifications to join: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">years of experience<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or ASE certification<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0 &#8211; $45\/month, cost varies depending on your level of membership<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bin95.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BIN &#8211; Business Industrial Network<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BIN offers industrial training products, resources, and classes in industrial maintenance, engineering training, and other vocational education. With over a hundred industrial training products, you won\u2019t have a hard time finding the training that works best for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualifications to join: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No upfront membership fees, trainings\/resources priced individually<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fseta.com\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>FSETA &#8211; Flight Simulator Engineer and Technician Association<\/b><\/a><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FSETA is an international accreditation and training program for flight simulator technical maintenance personnel that provides formal recognition and a specialized technical training guide for maintainers of qualified flight simulation training devices (FSTD\u2019s) all over the world.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualifications to join: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$100 &#8211; $325, One time fee varies depending on membership level<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phccweb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>PHCC &#8211; Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors Association<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHCC provides legislative advocacy, education and training to approximately 3,300 plumbing and HVACR open shop and union businesses and 65,000 technicians.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualifications to join: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Own or work for a business in the field<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1000 annually (This covers a whole business\/company, so all employees automatically become members)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><b>LinkedIn<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do nothing else to network, make sure you\u2019re on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a simple way to take the \u201cwork\u201d out of networking.<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t already have a LinkedIn account, your first step is to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sign up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Once you sign up with an account, you will want to connect with everyone you know. Think friends, family, past\/current co-workers and bosses, classmates, neighbors, etc. Then comes the fun part &#8211; get active! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a few tips to help you expand your network:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Join job search groups and start making connections<\/b><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connect with people with a title you\u2019re working towards<\/b><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Connect with the colleagues and professionals you already know<\/b><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ask for recommendations from your contacts to include on your profile<\/b><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>3) Complete an apprenticeship or internship<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands-on experience in a real world environment goes a long way to proving you have what it takes to be a good employee. Finding an apprenticeship or internship is similar to finding a job. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like in a job search, networking is a fantastic tool when searching for an apprenticeship or internship. The more people you\u2019re connected to, the more opportunities that will open up for you, but networking is not the end all be all. <\/span><b>Many apprenticeships\/internships are listed on job boards like Indeed, Monster, Glassdoor, etc. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that you can search for and apply to directly. Or, you may find that you can secure an entry-level job that provides on-the-job training in lieu of an apprenticeship\/internship all together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>4) Consider getting some technical training<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advancing your career may require a certification or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">credential<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of some kind. Depending on the specialty you\u2019re interested in, there are a variety of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance technician programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that provide great training opportunities. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ll talk more about these in detail in a little bit, but a great place to start your search would be at your local technical college. (They can provide you with information about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financial aid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> opportunities as well).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>5) Prepare for the interview\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update your resume and cover letter. If you don\u2019t know where to begin, check out CNET\u2019s suggestions for best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/services-and-software\/best-resume-writing-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resume writing services for 2021<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, having a mentor give you feedback, searching for profiles with similar job titles on LinkedIn, and reading our blog <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/facility-maintenance-resume-examples-to-inspire-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facility maintenance resumes to inspire you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are all great ways to start or improve your resume and cover letter.<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important that you prepare answers to commonly asked questions: What type of training do you have? How do you solve problems that arise unexpectedly?, and Why are you applying to this position? Head over to glassdoor to find a more extensive list of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/blog\/common-interview-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 most common interview questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Getting a promotion: From <\/b><b>\u201ctechnician\u201d<\/b><b> to<\/b><b> \u201cmanager<\/b><b>\u201d<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking to level up your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">job title<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? There are several specialty maintenance roles to choose from, but not all specialties are created equal \u2014 especially when it comes to career development and training.<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can start most entry level maintenance jobs 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;\">. While additional training may not be required to move forward in your career, it is often helpful. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve outlined five specialty maintenance jobs below along with required training, median wage, and overall earning potential. Wage information was taken from Monster.com<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><b>1) Plumbing maintenance<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No specific training is required, but you must be licensed in your state (requirements vary by state, check your state&#8217;s department of labor for specifics)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Median wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $76,159\/yr<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Earning potential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $96,675\/yr<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>2) Electrical maintenance\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No specific training is required, but you must be licensed in your state (requirements vary by state, check your state&#8217;s department of labor for specifics)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Median wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $75,789\/yr\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Earning potential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $96,901\/yr<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>3) <\/b><b>HVAC<\/b><b> maintenance\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> technician jobs will require, at minimum, one of the three trainings: Certificate, Associate degree, or an Apprenticeship. You must also be licensed with the EPA to work with refrigerants. Check your state\u2019s department of labor for other licensing requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Median wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $23.41\/hr\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Earning potential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $31.78\/hr<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3><b>4) Groundskeeping maintenance\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Training required<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Many groundskeepers receive on the job training, but most employers will expect some level of post-secondary training. A license is also required in most states. 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(To see some specific training suggestions, check out our blog on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/10-best-facility-maintenance-training-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 best facility maintenance training courses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Median wage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $63,933\/yr<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Earning potential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: $91,672\/yr<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a good idea to continue training throughout your career to ensure you stay on top of rapidly changing technologies. Depending on the amount of training you would like to do, more doors may open for your career as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Maintenance technicians<\/b><b> are the foundation of every maintenance department<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An organization can have expensive machines, perfect inventory control, and superb maintenance plans and schedules, but it\u2019s the technicians on the ground doing the work that keep things running. The world runs on the work of maintenance technicians.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The work you do every day as a maintenance technician is essential to keeping a business functioning. Because of this, it\u2019s important to lighten your mental load as much as possible because when your job is easier you can do your job better, get the recognition you so deserve (i.e. A promotion or raise), and improve your quality of life. 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