Are you looking for a place to start in a new career? Perhaps you’ve just graduated high school and are unsure of what steps into adulthood to take next. Or, you may be tired of your current line of work and are looking for something more stable, lucrative, and personally fulfilling. If this sounds like you, maintenance technician work may be right for you.
Many people have been looking for technical jobs since the COVID-19 recession hit. Maintenance technician jobs, including plumbing, electrical work, HVAC repair, and construction, offer recession-proof career opportunities in most cases. Even during COVID-19, many tradesmen have kept their jobs, especially if they worked in commercial specialties.
However, becoming a maintenance technician requires hard work. You will need to complete technical school training in most cases or pass a certification course in your state to become licensed. These training programs will give you real-world experience in the trade of your choice and better prepare you for a long-lasting career. Beyond the initial training, you’ll need to gain experience under the leadership of another technician in the field before starting your own business.
Do these job benefits and requirements sound appealing to you? If so, you may be the perfect fit for a maintenance technician’s career:
- Do you like working outdoors or with your hands rather than in an office?
- Do you enjoy physical work as part of your daily routine?
- Are you looking for a low-cost educational option to advance your career quickly?
- Do you want to be able to set your own hours and earn based on your results rather than your hours put in?
- Are you a people person? Do you like working with others and do you have strong customer service skills?
- Do you have an eye for design? (This can come in handy when doing renovations, flooring, and other installation work)
- Are you okay with working long hours when necessary, including nights and weekends?
- Do you have a strong work ethic and are you willing to put your best foot forward every day?
- Are you a fast learner, easily adaptable to unexpected circumstances?
- Do you have a natural inclination toward fixing and repairing things around your house, and would you like to turn those skills into a lucrative career?
- Is long-term financial stability a priority to you over short-term comforts?
If you answered yes to several of these questions, work in the maintenance field may be right for you. There are many options, from HVAC repair to flooring and roofing installation, and so much more. If you enjoy working with your hands and with other people, there is likely a maintenance specialty out there for you. With some training and the right opportunities, you can create a lucrative and stable career.
To learn more about careers in the maintenance field, visit our career resource center.
