A general maintenance technician is responsible for the general maintenance of a building. The work may include a range of activities. The prominent ones are plumbing, welding, wood finishing, painting, electricity and carpentry. He is also involved with the repair work that is needed time to time in a premise.

If you have desired skills for this profession then preparing for an interview becomes easier. I would like to help you by listing some of the important interview questions that are mainly asked by an employer:

1. What are duties a maintenance technician has to perform?
A maintenance technician ensures the proper working of all the equipments installed. He does all the repair work concerned with the maintenance of a building. Thus he should be well acquainted with every such skill which is needed for this profession.

2. Have you taken any vocational training for this profession?
A training certificate is required by some of the organizations as a proof of your skills. Your working experience will also be counted. Tell about the relevant detail of your training. The skills you have learned there and the duration of the course.

3. How can you prove your skills?
This is a very important question. The question offers you complete opportunity to prove your technical skills. Give details about your work experience. Also mention about the organizations for which you have worked. Your specialization in any skill with a training certificate will help you in framing your answer well.

4. Are you ready for your work at any time when a call is made for you?
The answer definitely demands a yes. Be responsible and genuine with your answer. You should tell that you are sincere for your work and if there is an urgent need of your skills then you are always ready for it. You like to grow in your profession and any such activity that helps in this will surely be welcomed by you.

5. What salary do you expect from us?
Ensure that you are paid according to your skills. You can answer that you are comfortable with the salary schema of the organization. Also add that you are sure that the organization will pay you relevant rewards for your skill. If you have any work experience then tell about the salary package that you had there.

These are the questions that are asked to a candidate in an interview by an employer. All the best!