Occupation
Maintenance Technician
A Maintenance Technician performs repairs and preventive maintenance on building systems, including HVAC repair, electrical troubleshooting, and plumbing repair, at facilities such as apartment complexes, commercial buildings, or manufacturing plants. They track work orders and equipment history using CMMS software to ensure timely servicing and regulatory compliance. This hands-on role requires broad technical skills across multiple trades and is often the frontline responder for facility issues.
Duties & responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in industrial or facility settings
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment including HVAC, refrigeration, conveyors, and production machinery
- Diagnose equipment failures independently using blueprints, manuals, and testing equipment
- Document maintenance work, equipment history, and repairs in CMMS or tracking systems
- Follow lockout/tagout and OSHA safety procedures when servicing equipment
- Respond to equipment emergencies to minimize downtime and maintain facility operations
What Maintenance Technician roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does a Maintenance Technician make?
Employers posting Maintenance Technician roles list a median of $66,000 a year (middle half $58,000–$78,000), from 54 postings that state pay.
56% of open Maintenance Technician roles publish a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it. Which states’ postings state pay
Who is hiring for Maintenance Technician roles?
97 open Maintenance Technician roles from 52 employers; the most at Tyson Foods, Cambria and General Mills, and in Texas, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
Maintenance Technician in the job market
Last checked October 27, 2026
- Open roles
- 97
- Employers
- 52
- Median pay
- $66,000
- Disclose pay
- 56%
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Open Maintenance Technician roles (97)
Maintenance Technician
Gordon Food Service
Springfield, OH
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Maintenance Technician
Cigna
Elmhurst, IL
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Maintenance Technician
The Andersons
Bliss, ID
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Maintenance Technician
LECO Corporation
Benton Harbor, MI
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Preventive Maintenance (PM) Service Technician - Utilities
Ring Power
Full-time · Pompano Beach, FL
Ring Power is seeking a service technician to perform preventive maintenance on Caterpillar equipment and related systems at customer sites across Florida and beyond. This role suits someone with hands-on mechanical aptitude who can work independently in the field, handle flexible scheduling including nights and weekends, and communicate findings back to dispatch and customers.
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Residential Maintenance Technician
ABM Industries
Full-time · Portland, OR · $26 – $30 / week
This role maintains residential buildings and common areas through repairs, preventive maintenance, and work order completion. It suits someone with hands-on maintenance experience who wants stable day-shift work in property management.
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Maintenance Technician
Ranger Boats
East Peoria, IL
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Maintenance Technician
Brookdale Senior Living in Brentwood
Maryville, TN
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Maintenance Technician
Schreiber Foods
Beloit, WI
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Asset Maintenance Technician II, First Shift
Relativity Space
Full-time · Long Beach, CA · $27 – $41 / hour
Relativity Space seeks a maintenance technician to diagnose and repair advanced manufacturing equipment like CNC machines and welders while supporting the team's workflow and production needs. This role suits someone with industrial maintenance experience who enjoys problem-solving in a fast-paced aerospace environment and is ready to contribute to rocket production operations.
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Likely next role (3)
Where Maintenance Technicians commonly go next: Facilities Coordinator, Operations and Maintenance Specialist.
Facilities Coordinator
Genesys
Durham, NC
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Facilities Coordinator
Reformation
Los Angeles, CA
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Facilities Coordinator
JLL
Full-time · $45,700 – $66,300
JLL seeks a Violations Coordinator to manage compliance issues across a major corporate real estate portfolio, tracking violations from initial report through resolution while coordinating with facility managers, vendors, and municipal authorities. This role suits detail-oriented professionals with commercial real estate or facilities experience who excel at documentation, research, and cross-functional problem-solving in a hybrid office setting.
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Roles similar to Maintenance Technician (76)
From Electrical and Electronics Technician, Facilities Coordinator, Facilities Manager, Manufacturing Technician, Property Manager.
Assistant Director of Labor and Custodial Services
Architect of the Capitol
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $187,093
This role oversees the day-to-day operations of custodial and labor services for Senate office buildings, managing staff, equipment, and strategic improvements to service delivery. It suits experienced facilities managers or operations leaders from government or large institutional backgrounds who can lead teams and navigate labor relations.
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LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Air Mobility Command
Travis Afb, CA · $77,161 – $100,315
This federal position oversees facility planning, environmental compliance, and maintenance operations for an Air Force Maintenance Group, managing repair projects, environmental programs, and emergency preparedness while coordinating with base personnel. It suits experienced professionals in facilities management or civil engineering who can navigate federal compliance requirements and lead cross-functional teams.
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Facilities Planning and Operations Manager
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC · $169,279 – $197,200
The Smithsonian Institution seeks a manager to oversee facilities planning, capital projects, and operations at its National Zoological Conservation Biology Institute, directing strategic initiatives across animal habitats, exhibitions, and infrastructure. This role suits someone with substantial experience managing complex facilities and construction projects in zoo, museum, or research settings, particularly those involving animal welfare and environmental systems.
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FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Defense Information Systems Agency
Ford Island, Hawaii · $93,445 – $121,482
This federal role manages facility operations and infrastructure for a US Cyber Command installation, overseeing building systems, maintenance contracts, fleet assets, and capital improvement projects. It suits experienced facilities professionals comfortable with government contracting, security clearances, and coordinating across military agencies.
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SUPERVISORY FACILITY OPERATION SPECIALIST
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Bremerton, WA · $119,630 – $155,521
This federal supervisory role manages facility operations and IT infrastructure for a naval shipyard's Ocean Engineering department, overseeing a small team and ensuring compliance with safety, hazardous materials, and operational standards. It suits experienced facilities managers or operations professionals with a background in federal service or equivalent private-sector management of maintenance, utilities, and personnel.
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Supply Technician
Indian Health Service
Mescalero, New Mexico · $50,460 – $65,599
This role manages government property, fleet vehicles, and housing operations for a federal health service unit in rural New Mexico. You'll oversee inventory systems, equipment accountability, and vendor coordination while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and policies.
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Property Manager
Western Alliance Bancorporation
Phoenix, AZ
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DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING NF-05
United States Army Installation Management Command
Lake Buena Vista, Florida · $120,000 – $145,000
This director-level engineering role manages the facilities and long-term maintenance strategy for a 584-room Armed Forces resort hotel. It suits experienced facility directors with proven success overseeing mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure systems at large hospitality properties and comfort with standalone budget and contract responsibility.
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Facilities And Equipment Specialist
U.S. Coast Guard
New London, CT · $69,642 – $90,540
A civilian federal position managing facilities operations, maintenance records, and equipment administration for a Coast Guard academy base. This role suits someone with hands-on experience in building maintenance systems and facility asset management who wants stable government employment.
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Real Property Operations Manager
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Washington, DC · $169,292 – $209,600
This is a strategic operations leadership role managing the U.S. Judiciary's real property portfolio, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to oversee facilities, leasing, and space management across court buildings. It suits an experienced executive comfortable with government acquisition processes, organizational design, and complex stakeholder management in a federal setting.
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What employers state they pay
Median
$66,000
Middle half
$58,000 – $78,000
From 54 of 97 open roles — the 56% that publish a range, annualized to USD. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Who employers are hiring
- Entry27%
- Mid57%
- Senior17%
From 30 roles whose posting states a level.
Skills Maintenance Technician postings ask for
Measured from the 97 open roles, not from a curated list.
- Welding16 roles16.5%
- Microsoft Excel10 roles10.3%
- Microsoft Word10 roles10.3%
- PLC Programming10 roles10.3%
- Hydraulics9 roles9.3%
- Electrical Systems8 roles8.3%
- Microsoft Outlook8 roles8.3%
- HVAC7 roles7.2%
- Microsoft Office7 roles7.2%
- Mechanical Drawings6 roles6.2%
Where Maintenance Technician roles are
Among the 76 of 97 open roles we could place on a map.
Employers hiring Maintenance Technicians
52 in total, most open roles first.
Tyson Foods7 roles
Cambria5 roles
General Mills5 roles- MMMercury Marine5 roles
- HHOKA4 roles
The Home Depot4 roles- ASAST SpaceMobile3 roles
Beckman Coulter3 roles