Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What does a maintenance specialist job require?

Advertisements for a maintenance specialist job contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacancy. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy in the job advertisements, such as

  • the activities
  • the employer's requirements (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
  • the company and more information about it

This information about a maintenance specialist job varies from company to company. We have selected, viewed and compiled the information from relevant job advertisements from various job portals for you*:

 

Different job titles:

  • Maintenance specialist
  • Head of Facility Management
  • Head of Facility Management and Maintenance
  • Maintenance technician
  • Maintenance technician
  • Service technician
  • Maintenance technician
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Operating technician
  • Plant technician
  • Electronics technician for industrial engineering
  • Mechanic
  • Plant maintenance technician
  • Machine operator
  • Workshop technician
  • Facility Manager

 

Distribution of individual tasks in the maintenance specialist job:

Inspection and maintenance of machines and systems: This includes regularly checking the condition of machines and systems, identifying wearing parts and replacing them, and carrying out maintenance work

 approx. 40% of the time

Troubleshooting: In the event of breakdowns or malfunctions, maintenance specialists must react quickly and efficiently to get the affected machines or systems back into operation

 approx. 30% of the time

Installation of new machines and systems: setting up and installing new devices and equipment

 approx. 10% of the time

Documentation and reporting: recording of work carried out, spare parts stocks and possible future repairs

 approx. 10% of the time

Communication and cooperation: cooperation with other departments, communication with suppliers or manufacturers and participation in training courses or workshops

 approx. 5% of the time

Quality assurance and control: Ensuring that all repairs and maintenance work meet quality standards

 approx. 5% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a maintenance specialist job

Professional requirements
  • Completed basic training
  • Further training to become a maintenance specialist with a federal certificate
  • Professional experience
Specialist knowledge for a maintenance specialist job
  • Technical understanding of machines, electronics and mechanics
  • Knowledge in the area of safety regulations
  • IT skills
  • Knowledge in the field of diagnostics
  • Repair skills
Personal characteristics
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Manual dexterity
  • Ability to work in a team and independently
Other Maintenance Specialist Job
  • Physical stamina: maintenance work can be physically demanding, e.g. lifting heavy parts or working in confined spaces
  • Attention to detail: Attention to the smallest details can be crucial, especially when diagnosing or repairing machines and systems

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*All information listed is from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the Maintenance Specialist job market.

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