Free maintenance worker job description template
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Maintenance Worker
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Maintenance Worker who keeps buildings and equipment running by handling repairs, preventive maintenance and service requests. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment and buildings
- Fix or replace faulty electrical switches, outlets and circuit breakers
- Inspect and diagnose problems and decide the best way to correct them
- Perform preventive maintenance and service
- Assemble and set up machinery or equipment
- Order parts, supplies and equipment
- Keep detailed records of the work
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Repair experience in [plumbing, electrical, carpentry or general building maintenance]
- Able to lift [weight], climb ladders and work in tight spaces
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Nice to have
- Trade license or certification [if required for the work]
- Experience with [apartments, commercial buildings or equipment]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Lakeview Apartments, a 40-unit rental community.
Lakeview Apartments is hiring a full-time Maintenance Worker (Monday to Friday, with a rotating weekend on-call). You'll handle work orders for plumbing, electrical and appliance repairs, turn vacant units and keep the grounds safe. You report to the property manager; a basic tool set is provided.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a maintenance worker does
A maintenance worker keeps buildings and equipment running by handling repairs, preventive maintenance and service requests. Typical duties include:
- Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment and buildings
- Fix or replace faulty electrical switches, outlets and circuit breakers
- Inspect and diagnose problems and decide the best way to correct them
- Perform preventive maintenance and service
- Assemble and set up machinery or equipment
- Order parts, supplies and equipment
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
A high school diploma and moderate-term on-the-job training are typical. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that licensing requirements vary by state and locality, so check what applies to the repairs your worker will do.
Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training.
How much does a maintenance worker make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
Fixed prices. See what’s included in Job Description Writing and the Hiring Kit.
Common questions
What repairs can a general maintenance worker legally do?
It depends on your state and locality. Licensing requirements vary, and work such as electrical or plumbing repairs can require a licensed tradesperson in some places. Check your state's rules and list in the job description which repairs the job covers.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.