Skilled Trades · Portland, OR

Maintenance Technician jobs in Portland, OR

Maintenance technicians keep buildings and production equipment running, handling electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical repairs alongside scheduled preventive work.

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$20–$45/hr
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$62k
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HVACR Commercial Maintenance Technician

Hunter-Davisson, Inc. · Portland, OR · Full-time

HVACR Commercial Maintenance Technician Hunter-Davisson, Inc. is a commercial HVACR Design Build Mechanical Contractor seeking a Preventative Maintenance Technician to join our growing team. The person we are seeking is…

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HVAC Maintenance Technician

Sky Heating, A/C, Plumbing & Electrical · Tualatin, OR · Full-time
$20 - $24 per hour

~ We are a Family Sensitive workplace and believe in balance. Pay: $20-$24/hr DOE Key Responsibilities: Identifying maintenance risks on equipment Cleaning, adjusting, and repairing systems, and performing warranty servi…

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Equipment Maintenance Technician Trainee

Acara Solutions · Portland, OR · Full-time
$24 - $28 per hour

Job Title: Equipment Maintenance Technician Location: Portland, OR Employment Type: Direct Placement/Full Time Industry: Semiconductor Compensation: $28-40/hr Schedule: Day and night shift available, 12 hour shifts on Pi…

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On-Site Maintenance Technician

Bluestone Real Estate Services · Portland, OR · Full-time

property management company dedicated to providing exceptional service and enhancing the living experiences of our residents. As a Maintenance, you will be responsible for ensuring the property is well maintained and ten…

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$21 - $28 per hour

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Roving) Job Description The roving Maintenance Technician performs maintenance and repair work across multiple residential properties in the Portland metro area. You will be part of a s…

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Maintenance Technician

Cambridge Real Estate Services · Beaverton, OR · Full-time
$29 per hour

week, Tuesday - Saturday. Summary Under the supervision and at the direction of the Property Manager and the Senior Maintenance Technician, perform moderate to complex repairs and preventative maintenance to maintain the…

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Industrial Maintenance Technician

Valley View Manufacturing · Beaverton, OR
$28 - $35 per hour

Summary We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of machinery, physical structur…

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What maintenance technicians earn in Portland

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Apprentice $20–$26 $42k–$55k
Journeyman $25–$34 $53k–$70k
Master / Lead $32–$45 $66k–$94k

Adjusted for the Portland market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Electrical troubleshootingMechanical repairBasic plumbing and HVACPreventive maintenanceCMMS work order systemsBlueprint and schematic readingWelding and fabrication basicsPrioritizing under pressure
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

A production line is down and every minute costs money. Walk me through your response.

Show a calm sequence: make it safe, gather symptoms from the operator, isolate the fault, and communicate an honest ETA while you work.

What is your strongest trade area, and where are you still developing?

Multi-craft roles expect a spike and gaps. Name your strength with an example and show you are actively closing a specific gap.

How do you approach preventive maintenance versus reactive repairs?

Explain that disciplined PMs reduce breakdowns, and describe following schedules in a CMMS while still documenting what you find.

Describe your experience with electrical troubleshooting.

Be specific about voltages you work with, reading schematics, using a multimeter, and where your comfort level ends. Overclaiming here is dangerous.

Tell me about a repair where you had to improvise safely.

Pick a story where you made a temporary fix, flagged it clearly, and followed up with the proper repair. Judgment plus follow-through.

What CMMS or work order systems have you used?

Name them and mention your documentation habits. Managers rely on your notes for parts, history, and audits.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For maintenance technicians specifically — generic advice costs you here

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List your trade coverage explicitly: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and PLCs if applicable.

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Include certifications like EPA 608, OSHA 10/30, or boiler operator licenses.

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Quantify uptime or downtime reductions you contributed to on specific equipment.

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Name the CMMS platforms you have used, such as Maximo, Fiix, or UpKeep.

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Mention the environment: manufacturing plant, hospital, apartment complex, or commercial facility, since employers filter on it.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Maintenance Helper
02 Maintenance Technician
03 Senior Maintenance Technician
04 Maintenance Supervisor
05 Facilities Manager
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