Facility Maintenance Technician

Facility maintenance technicians are responsible for the general maintenance, repairs, and upkeep of property structures and facility equipment using a variety of power tools and hand tools.

Their basic role is to make sure all general and preventive maintenance operations that the facility requires as part of the maintenance program are performed on a timely basis.

Facility management includes areas such as factories or in laboratories. As a result, facility maintenance technicians can be considered the prime caretakers of the facility.

What does a Facility Maintenance Technician do?

A facility maintenance technician’s duties will vary depending on the nature of the organization, but generally entail maintaining the buildings and grounds of an organization, overseeing the upkeep of equipment and supplies, determining and scheduling repairs or renovation projects, and coordinating safety inspections. Facility maintenance technicians are in charge of a budget and must negotiate with outside vendors for supplies, repairs, and other measures.

You don’t need to have a specific degree for this position, but a background in building services and electrical engineering is preferred. In a typical facility, a facility maintenance technician may have to respond to work orders and troubleshoot, repair, replace, or install various vital systems. These include all facility electrical equipment.

In most cases, facility maintenance management focuses on essential functions such as routine maintenance, preventive maintenance, and technical emergency response.

Machine Maintenance

Plan and execute the maintenance of facility installations on electrical machinery. Ensure all building systems are running at optimal efficiency and operational capacity.
Reporting

Prepare work reports, manage maintenance budgets, and collaborate with management to implement specific operating procedures.

Team Management

Coordinate with other department heads, including the maintenance supervisor and maintenance technician, to make sure all maintenance processes are on track. Lead teams of junior technicians to inspect facilities.
Problem Solving Skills

Troubleshoot minor machinery and detect root causes of malfunctions. Survey all facilities under ownership for potential faults and repairs.

Engineering Technician

Engineering technicians assist engineers with research and development, quality control, or design. Engineering technicians help electrical and electronics engineers design and develop computers, communications equipment, medical monitoring devices, navigational equipment, and other electrical and electronic equipment. They often work in product evaluation and testing, and use measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment. They are also involved in the manufacture and deployment of equipment for automation.

Maintenance Supervisor

A maintenance supervisor is responsible for directing and managing the overall maintenance department, inspecting the safety of operation equipment, and ensuring that everyone follows the standards and regulatory procedures to keep the production area safe and efficient. Maintenance supervisor duties also include delegating tasks to the maintenance personnel, evaluating the site condition regularly, reviewing inventory, and requesting stocks as necessary. They must also keep track of incident reports and connect with the operations management for any concerns and recommendations.

Facilities Manager

A facilities manager has different responsibilities depending on the line of work or industry. However, most of the time, they specialize in ensuring that the building or work area is in good condition and adheres to its policies and regulations. A facility manager’s duties can also involve maintaining the amenities to ensure that they are up to standards, handle budgets, manage the space accommodation, create reports, and offer recommendations when necessary. Furthermore, they supervise the maintenance, parking, and security aspects while coordinating with the personnel in charge.

Salary

The estimated total pay for a facilities maintenance technician is $79,359 per year.

0 - 1 Years

Facilities maintenance technicians with 0 - 1 years experience earn on average:

$84,884 per year

7 - 9 Years

Facilities maintenance technicians with 7 - 9 years experience earn on average:

$93,267 per year

4 - 6 Years

Facilities maintenance technicians with 4 - 6 years experience earn on average:

$91,341 per year

10+ Years

Facilities maintenance technicians with 10+ years experience earn on average:

$95,973 - $101,287 per year

1 - 3 Years

Facilities maintenance technicians with 1 - 3 years experience earn on average:

$89,353 per year

These are 2021 national salary averages and may fluctuate based on location.

Work is generally performed in a variety of environments: office, interior operational settings, and outdoors, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Frequent walking, standing, climbing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required.

Incumbents may be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, close quarter situations, high and precarious places, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. Incumbents are frequently required to travel between campuses.

How to Become a Facility Maintenance Technician?

Facility maintenance technicians need at least a high school diploma, and most have a bachelor’s degree. Some facility maintenance technicians have an associate’s degree, and many of the most highly paid individuals have master’s degrees.

Consider studying facilities management or electrical engineering. Facilities management programs focus on basic building maintenance and repair, project management, financial management, labor relations, building operations, and sustainability. Electrical engineering programs focus on areas such as control systems, telecommunications, and signal processing.

Typical Qualifications

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to allow technicians to function well in team environments.
Ability to develop good working relationships with various department members in the long-term.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of office management, word processing, and documentation software.
Excellent time management skills to ensure all tasks are performed on time, and according to the schedule.
Effective leadership skills for technicians with teams of junior technicians working under them.
Good analytical skills to understand complex problems and make informed decisions on things, such as building maintenance needs and budget concerns.

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Sources:

Canva.com, 2022 | Glassdoor.com, 2022 | MaintenanceManagerHQ.com, 2022 | Salary.com, 2022 | Zippia.com, 2022

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