Building and General Maintenance Technicians

A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential centre or business, as directed by a property manager.

About this Career

Average Salary

£21,293

New workers start at around £6,698. Normal pay is £21,293 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £37,419

Annual Openings

125

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

Checks fire and safety equipment for adequate functioning.
Undertakes minor repairs and notifies owner of need for major repairs.
Controls heating, lighting and security systems.
Supervises and/or undertakes the cleaning and maintenance of premises.
Locks and unlocks doors and entrances at appropriate times.

Skills Employers are looking for

Skills	Importance
Reading Comprehension	50%
Active Listening	47%
Learning Strategies	44%
Speaking	41%
Writing	38%
Critical Thinking	36%
Mathematics	34%
Active Learning	33%
Monitoring	30%
Science	22%