Entry Level Maintenance Technician Jobs
New grad maintenance technician jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a solid portfolio of completed repairs can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Retail, and Food & Beverage, with employers like Hitachi Rail, Republic Services, and Cintas hiring at this level now.
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- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment including air handers, RTU’s chillers, boilers, VAV systems, and spilt systems.
- Inspect and replace filters, belts, and other, consumable as required.
- Clean cooling towers.
- Lubricate motors, bearing and other moving parts.
- Check system performance and functionality; report abnormalities or repair needs.
- Clean condenser and evaporator coils, drain lines, and pans.
- Monitor refrigerant levels and pressures, report anomalies.
- Maintain accurate records of services performed and materials used.
- Performs all work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality.
- Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and team members
- Assist with basic troubleshooting; escalate complex issues as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Requires High School diploma or GED and HVAC certification (e.g. EPA 608 universal). Two years of experience in HVAC maintenance or related field preferred. Knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, tools, and safety protocols. Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment including air handers, RTU’s chillers, boilers, VAV systems, and spilt systems.
- Inspect and replace filters, belts, and other, consumable as required.
- Clean cooling towers.
- Lubricate motors, bearing and other moving parts.
- Check system performance and functionality; report abnormalities or repair needs.
- Clean condenser and evaporator coils, drain lines, and pans.
- Monitor refrigerant levels and pressures, report anomalies.
- Maintain accurate records of services performed and materials used.
- Performs all work in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and standards of safety and quality.
- Communicate effectively with clients, supervisors, and team members
- Assist with basic troubleshooting; escalate complex issues as needed.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.
Requires High School diploma or GED and HVAC certification (e.g. EPA 608 universal). Two years of experience in HVAC maintenance or related field preferred. Knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, tools, and safety protocols. Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED).
Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.
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Entry Level Maintenance Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level maintenance technician job?
Entry level maintenance technician employers look for basic mechanical aptitude, familiarity with hand and power tools, and a willingness to learn on the job. Completing a vocational program, trade school certificate, or even a documented internship or apprenticeship gives you a concrete edge. Highlighting any hands-on experience, whether from school projects, volunteer work, or a part-time role, signals readiness to hiring managers at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level maintenance technicians?
Companies hiring entry level maintenance technicians right now include Hitachi Rail, Republic Services, and Cintas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this experience level, property management firms, manufacturing plants, hospitality groups, and facilities services companies tend to post the most openings and actively develop junior talent in-house.
Are there remote entry level maintenance technician jobs?
Yes, though most maintenance technician work is hands-on and on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level maintenance technician openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles typically involve remote coordination, scheduling, or facilities support rather than direct physical repairs. The large majority of openings still require daily on-site presence.
Are these new grad maintenance technician jobs?
Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior maintenance technician roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts an internship or vocational program in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates who can demonstrate mechanical ability through a portfolio or school project. Look for language like "will train" or "entry level welcome" as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level maintenance technicians?
Entry Level maintenance technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Retail, and Food & Beverage, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at the entry level because they operate large physical facilities, equipment fleets, or residential properties that require ongoing upkeep and a steady pipeline of developing technicians.