Maintenance Technician Jobs

Maintenance Technician jobs are open across manufacturing, commercial real estate, hospitality, and healthcare facilities, from entry-level to lead and facilities manager, with specializations in HVAC, electrical systems, and predictive maintenance. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles3,935+
Top stateTexas
Top employerFirestone Complete Auto Care
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type97% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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ABM Industries Inc.
Facilities Maintenance Technician
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ABM Industries Inc.
New 13h ago
Facilities Maintenance Technician
ABM Industries Inc.
Houston, Texas
Maintenance & Repair
Construction
HVAC Technician
Plumbing
Electrical Work
Manufacturing Operations
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Quantix
Maintenance Technician
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Quantix
New 14h ago
Maintenance Technician
Quantix
Baytown, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$30 - $35/hr
1,001-5,000

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Powdr Corporation
Maintenance Technician 2
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Powdr Corporation
New 14h ago
Maintenance Technician 2
Powdr Corporation
Death Valley, California
Skilled Trades
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Maintenance & Repair
$19.00/hr
On-Site
High School
1,001-5,000

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Alcami
Sr. Pharmaceutical Maintenance Technician
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Alcami
New 14h ago
Sr. Pharmaceutical Maintenance Technician
Alcami
Wilmington, North Carolina
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Technician
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
On-Site
High school diploma or GED
501-1,000

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Pennrose Management
Maintenance Technician
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Pennrose Management
New 15h ago
Maintenance Technician
Pennrose Management
Cleveland, Ohio
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$24 - $26/hr
High school diploma or GED
201-500

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Maintenance Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

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    Firestone Complete Auto Care71
  • Walmart
    Walmart59
  • Love’s Travel Stops
    Love’s Travel Stops59
  • R
    RPM Living47
  • A
    Asset Living39

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing55
  • Food & Beverage43
  • Construction & Real Estate24
  • Chemicals & Materials16
  • Electronics & Hardware16

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance technician jobs.

  • 2+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, or HVAC maintenance
  • EPA 608 certification for roles involving refrigerants or HVAC systems
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals
  • Experience with preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software
  • Valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
  • High school diploma or GED, with vocational or trade school training preferred

Tips for Your Maintenance Technician Job Search

List certifications before job duties

On your resume, put HVAC, EPA 608, electrical licenses, and any PLC certifications in a dedicated credentials section above your work history. Hiring managers screening dozens of applications look for those credentials first and often stop reading if they don't see them quickly.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists maintenance technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Tailor your resume to the facility type

A resume written for a hotel maintenance role looks different from one for a food-processing plant. Swap in the specific equipment, compliance standards, and preventive maintenance systems relevant to each facility type so your experience reads as directly transferable, not generic.

Search by equipment type, not just title

Try searching for the specific systems you work on, like chillers, BAS, or conveyor systems, alongside the job title. Employers often tag listings with equipment keywords that never appear in the title, and those searches surface openings your competitors miss.

Prepare a short troubleshooting story

Interviews almost always include a scenario question asking how you diagnosed a specific failure. Prepare two or three real examples with a clear problem, the diagnostic steps you took, and the outcome. Avoid vague answers like 'I checked everything' and name the actual tools and readings you used.

Negotiate shift differential and on-call pay

Total compensation for maintenance technicians often includes overtime premiums, shift differentials, and on-call pay that don't appear in the base rate. Ask specifically about those components before accepting an offer so you're comparing the full package across different roles.

Maintenance Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most maintenance technicians?

The companies hiring the most maintenance technicians right now include Firestone Complete Auto Care, Walmart, and Love’s Travel Stops, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently strong in manufacturing, property management, and large logistics operations.

How many maintenance technician jobs are remote?

About 3% of maintenance technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, since most roles require on-site equipment access. Remote work is most common in supervisory, planning, or condition-monitoring roles where technicians review data and coordinate schedules without being physically present at machinery.

How do you become a maintenance technician?

Start by completing a vocational program or community college coursework in electrical systems, HVAC, or industrial mechanics. Pursue certifications like EPA 608 or OSHA 10 to strengthen your application. Many technicians enter through apprenticeships or entry-level helper roles, building hands-on experience with preventive maintenance and equipment diagnostics before advancing to independent technician positions.

How do you get hired as a maintenance technician with little experience?

Focus on entry-level helper, facilities assistant, or building engineer trainee openings, which are designed for candidates still building hands-on hours. Highlight any relevant coursework, personal projects, or equipment you've worked on outside a formal job. Employers in property management and hospitality often hire candidates with limited experience if they hold a relevant trade certification and demonstrate reliability.

What does the maintenance technician interview process look like?

Most interviews start with a phone screen covering your certifications, experience with specific equipment, and shift availability. An in-person or video interview typically follows, including scenario questions about diagnosing equipment failures and prioritizing work orders. Some employers add a hands-on skills assessment or a facility walkthrough where they ask you to identify issues or describe how you'd approach a repair.

Where can I find and apply to maintenance technician jobs?

You can find and apply to maintenance technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search by location, facility type, or specialization, find the roles that fit your background, and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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