Maintenance technician job description template

Table 1: Position Identification

1. Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician maintains physical assets, operational equipment, and facility infrastructure across [ORGANIZATION_NAME]. Reporting to [REPORTS_TO_TITLE], the incumbent executes scheduled preventative maintenance routines, diagnoses mechanical and electrical faults, and performs building repairs to minimize operational downtime. This role preserves asset reliability, maintains safe physical working conditions, and ensures facility compliance with applicable occupational health, safety, and building standards. The Maintenance Technician provides frontline technical support across daily operations, coordinating with external service providers when specialized trade work is required.

2. Key Responsibilities

2.1 Preventative Maintenance Execution (25%)

• Executes scheduled preventative maintenance routes on machinery, tools, and facility systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and internal schedules.
• Inspects mechanical drives, pneumatic systems, hydraulic lines, motors, and fluid levels to detect early indicators of wear or failure.
• Cleans, lubricates, calibrates, and adjusts equipment components during planned maintenance windows to prevent premature equipment degradation.
• Records completed maintenance tasks, operating parameters, and component replacements in [HRIS_NAME] or the maintenance logbook within the work shift.

2.2 Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting (20%)

• Diagnoses operational faults on production, material handling, or facility equipment using standard diagnostic tools, multi-meters, and mechanical inspection techniques.
• Dismantles defective assemblies, identifies root causes of failure, and replaces worn or damaged mechanical, pneumatic, or basic electrical components.
• Tests repaired machinery under operational load to verify proper functioning and alignment prior to releasing equipment back to operations.
• Escalates complex electrical, structural, or specialized trade failures to [REPORTS_TO_TITLE] when repairs exceed internal technical scope or trade licensing boundaries.

2.3 Facility and Grounds Maintenance (15%)

• Conducts routine inspections of physical building assets, including doors, docks, lighting, plumbing fixtures, walls, and flooring, completing repairs as needed.
• Monitors basic Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) operation, replacing air filters, checking belt tensions, and logging temperature variances.
• Performs minor structural and carpentry tasks, including drywall patching, painting, racking assembly, and hardware replacement.
• Inspects exterior walkways, loading docks, and access routes to verify safe physical access and report environmental hazards.

2.4 Unplanned Repairs and Emergency Response (15%)

• Responds promptly to operational breakdown calls during regular working hours and scheduled on-call shifts.
• Stabilizes acute equipment and facility issues, such as fluid leaks, power interruptions, or mechanical jams, to limit operational disruptions.
• Implements temporary containment measures when permanent replacement parts are unavailable, ensuring safe interim operation.
• Documents failure causes, interim containment actions, and permanent repair requirements immediately following emergency incidents.

2.5 Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance (10%)

• Applies Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and Zero Energy State verification protocols before servicing any powered machinery or system.
• Wears and inspects [REQUIRED_PPE] continuously in designated operational zones.
• Participates in workplace safety inspections, hazard identifications, and incident investigations under the direction of [REPORTS_TO_TITLE].
• Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous materials, lubricants, and operational chemicals in accordance with Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) requirements.

2.6 Inventory and Work Order Administration (10%)

• Logs work requests, labour hours, parts used, and technical notes in [HRIS_NAME] or designated maintenance logs for all completed tasks.
• Tracks on-hand spare parts, filters, hardware, and critical consumables, notifying [REPORTS_TO_TITLE] when quantities reach established reorder points.
• Receives, inspects, and organizes incoming maintenance materials and tools in designated storage areas.
• Maintains workshop cleanliness, tool security, and diagnostic equipment calibration standards.

2.7 Contractor Coordination and Project Support (5%)

• Escorts certified third-party trade contractors (e.g., licensed electricians, refrigeration mechanics, fire alarm technicians) on site.
• Verifies contractor adherence to company safety protocols, site sign-in rules, and hot-work permitting procedures.
• Assists with the physical installation, positioning, and commissioning of new equipment or facility layout modifications.
• Reports contractor task completion status and quality observations to [REPORTS_TO_TITLE].

3. Qualifications & Experience

Table 2: Role Qualifications and Prerequisites

4. Competencies

Table 3: Core Role Competencies

5. Working Conditions & Performance Measures

5.1 Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

This position profile defines baseline physical and cognitive demands to support operational assignment, health and safety management, and accommodation assessments under applicable human rights legislation.

Table 4: Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

5.2 Performance Measures

Table 5: Key Performance Indicators

6. Career Path

Table 6: Career Progression Pathways

7. Document Acknowledgement

This job description details the primary accountabilities, qualifications, and operational expectations of the Maintenance Technician role. It does not constitute an exhaustive inventory of all daily tasks. [ORGANIZATION_NAME] reserves the right to amend work assignments, operational duties, and reporting lines with reasonable notice to meet operational requirements.

Incumbent Acknowledgement

I confirm that I have received, read, and understood the accountabilities, physical demands, and performance expectations outlined in this job description.

Employee Name: ____________________________________________________
Employee Signature: _______________________________________________
Date (DD-MMM-YYYY): _______________________________________________

Manager Authorization

I confirm that this job description represents an accurate profile of the responsibilities and operational requirements assigned to this position.

Manager Name: _____________________________________________________
Manager Title: [REPORTS_TO_TITLE]
Manager Signature: _______________________________________________
Date (DD-MMM-YYYY): _______________________________________________

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