What does a Building Maintenance Technician do?
The main task of a Building Maintenance Technician is to ensure that a building remains functional and in good repair. They inspect, maintain and repair a building’s systems, including electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems, and also take care of other maintenance tasks, such as painting, roof repairs, locksmithing and drywall installations. For specialised tasks, a Building Maintenance Technician will liaise with a Supervisor to outsource the work.
Building Maintenance Technicians work in many different kinds of commercial and industrial facilities, including offices, apartment complexes, hotels, schools, shopping malls and entertainment facilities like theatres. Some work independently, while others work as part of a maintenance team.
Building Maintenance Technician skills and qualifications
In order to successfully execute the various tasks of the job, Building Maintenance Technicians need a wide range of technical skills, including solid knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems. A successful Building Maintenance Technician will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that include:
- Strong mechanical skills to operate equipment and repair systems
- Physical strength and dexterity for carrying heavy loads, climbing to significant heights and working in awkward spaces
- Good time management skills, as they may have multiple tasks and issues happening concurrently
- Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with Supervisors, colleagues, contractors and tenants
- Good customer service skills to ensure that tenants and occupants receive the attention and service they require
- Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills to identify issues and effectively deal with them
Building Maintenance Technician experience requirements
Building Maintenance Technicians typically need previous maintenance experience. This may include experience in plumbing, refurbishment work, electrical maintenance and experience working with heating systems. Candidates may also have to show experience in the use of maintenance equipment including using hand tools, freon recovery units, ladders and paint equipment.
Building Maintenance Technician education and training requirements
There are no set education and training requirements for Building Maintenance Technicians. In general, candidates need at least GCSEs in maths and English. They must demonstrate that they have adequate numeracy and literacy skills. As this is a hands-on job, many Building Maintenance Technicians enter the profession through a recognised and registered craft apprenticeship.
Although practical experience are important in this field, candidates can demonstrate their skills in a trade by obtaining a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ). City & Guilds, for instance, offers many different, highly-regarded qualifications, such as a Level 3 Diploma in Site Carpentry or a Level 3 Award in Initial Verification of Electrical Installations.
Building Maintenance Technician salary expectations
According to Indeed Salaries, the average salary for a Building Maintenance Technician is £29,511 per year . Salaries will vary, though, depending on location and level of experience.
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