Maintenance Technician Salary in Reading, Berkshire

Maintenance Technician job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Overview/Summary of the Role:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep, repair, and maintenance of machinery, equipment, and buildings, in order to ensure reliability, safety, and operational efficiency of the facility. They may work in residential, industrial, or commercial settings.

Responsibilities and Duties:

- Carry out routine maintenance tasks such as inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating equipment and machinery

- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems

- Respond to emergency repair requests and conduct repairs in a timely and efficient manner

- Install and set up new equipment and machinery

Maintenance Technician interview questions

Interviewer: Hello, and welcome. Could you please introduce yourself and tell us about your relevant experience for this position?

Candidate: Hi, my name is John Doe. I have been working as a maintenance technician for the past five years. I am skilled in electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance work.

Interviewer: Can you tell us about your understanding of preventive maintenance?

Candidate: Of course, preventive maintenance is the practice of performing regular maintenance on equipment to prevent it from breaking down or experiencing unexpected failures.

Interviewer: What is your experience with HVAC systems?

Candidate: I have experience with maintaining and repairing HVAC systems. I have worked with both commercial and residential systems.