Maintenance Technician Jobs in Alabama

A Maintenance Technician in the maintenance and installation industry is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing various equipment, machines, and systems. They perform preventative maintenance, inspect machinery for potential issues, diagnose problems, and carry out necessary repairs or replacements. A Maintenance Technician might also be involved in the installation and setup of new equipment or systems. They often work with electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling systems among others. Their work is crucial in ensuring efficient operations and safety in various establishments such as factories, offices, apartments, and commercial spaces.

Important skills for a Maintenance Technician include problem-solving, mechanical skills, physical stamina, and technical knowledge in areas such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. They should also have good communication skills for effectively interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients. A Maintenance Technician should also be able to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints. Relevant certifications such as Certified Maintenance Technician (CMT), Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT), or a certificate in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing can be beneficial. Prior to becoming a Maintenance Technician, a person might have roles such as Maintenance Assistant, Handyman, or an Apprentice in a specific trade like electrician or plumber.

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Maintenance Technician- Residential (61591)

  • BH
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Completes maintenance requests, replacements, and upkeep within company standards including exterior grounds and common areas of the property, performing HVAC repair and assisting with make readies...

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006394-Maintenance Mechanic 1

  • 50027 - GRR - Attalla Inc
  • Attalla, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Attalla, AL
  • 30+ days ago

Line of Business: Other About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S....

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Commercial HVAC Maintenance Technician

  • Lee Company
  • Meridianville, AL
  • 7 days ago
  • Meridianville, AL
  • 7 days ago

Lee Company offers complete facility solutions services of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and preventative maintenance for commercial facilities throughout Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky. Our...

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HVAC/R Service Technician - Light Commercial

  • CoolSys
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

WHY COOLSYS? At CoolSys, we offer more than just a jobwe provide stability, growth, and industry-leading benefits for our employees. No wonder Newsweek named CoolSys one of Americas Greatest...

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Maintenance Planner

  • West Fraser
  • Opelika, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 2 days ago

Technicians daily to ensure all equipment condition monitoring data indicating potential problems is incorporated into planned maintenance and failures are prevented Track problem areas in the mill...

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Maintenance Technician

  • PitStop Car Wash
  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Mobile, AL
  • 1 day ago

Job Type Full-time Description Maintenance Technician (Field-Focused, Hands-On Role) MOJO is building a team of car wash people who take pride in keeping things running.As a Maintenance Technician,...

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Wood Products Maintenance Technician

  • West Fraser
  • Opelika, AL
  • 12 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 12 days ago

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! MILLWRIGHT OPELIKA, ALABAMA Our Millwright position is a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, and predictive and...

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Timber Plant Maintenance Technician

  • West Fraser
  • Opelika, AL
  • 23 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 23 days ago

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! MILLWRIGHT OPELIKA, ALABAMA Our Millwright position is a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, and predictive and...

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Sawmill Maintenance Technician

  • West Fraser
  • Opelika, AL
  • 27 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 27 days ago

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! MILLWRIGHT OPELIKA, ALABAMA Our Millwright position is a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, and predictive and...

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Reliability Technician

  • West Fraser
  • Opelika, AL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 30+ days ago

COME JOIN OUR TEAM! MILLWRIGHT OPELIKA, ALABAMA Our Millwright position is a key player in a company-wide continuous improvement effort through daily use of troubleshooting, and predictive and...

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Maintenance Technician (Direct Hire) - Up to $31/hr - Fast Hiring

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 hour ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 hour ago

NOW HIRING: Maintenance Technician 1st Shift ($27 - $31/hr) We are hiring a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our custom fabrication shop in Birmingham!...

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Maintenance Technician

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  • Orange Beach, AL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Orange Beach, AL
  • 3 hours ago

REQUIREMENTS As a Maintenance Technician, you must be hard-working, reliable and focused on providing exceptional customer service....

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Maintenance Tech: 3rd Shift

  • Polaris Industries
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 5 hours ago

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our...

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Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician w/ Electrical - Night Shift

  • Allegheny Ludlum
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Huntsville, AL
  • 5 hours ago

Preferences Technical certification or associate degree in electrical engineering, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred. Basic AC/DC certification preferred....

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Security Systems Technician II - 529591

  • University of Alabama
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 5 hours ago
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 5 hours ago

Systems Technician II performs complex skilled work in the installation, maintenance, repair or operation of access control systems, security systems, IP video systems, and electronics....

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Demographic Data for Alabama

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Salary for Maintenance Technician Jobs in Alabama

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireMaintenanceAndInstallation research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Maintenance Technicians in Alabama offer the following education background
High School or GED
33.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
28.6%
Associate's Degree
16.7%
Bachelor's Degree
14.1%
Master's Degree
3.6%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
1.0%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Maintenance Technicians in Alabama
2-4 years
47.2%
1-2 years
26.6%
4-6 years
18.9%
Less than 1 year
3.5%
10+ years
2.8%
6-8 years
0.8%
8-10 years
0.2%
None
0.1%


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