A Maintenance Manager is a person who plants and organizes the maintenance and improvement activities of the company’s property to ensure that buildings and services are of the required standard and provides a safe and healthy working environment.
The demand for Maintenance Manager is increasing day by day. It is considered as a good career option. Given below are some common interview questions that come up again and again during interviews for the post.
1. Tell us about some roles and responsibilities that you have taken in your previous job?
I have handsome experience in this field. I was responsible for directing and controlling all maintenance staff by motivating and training them, preparing specifications, developing and implementing planned maintenance programme, and monitoring the maintenance budget. I also have to develop and maintain all necessary system and procedures to ensure safety and security of the company.
2. Please tell us something about your knowledge, experience?
I am a proficient Maintenance Manager with extensive technical qualification. I have good knowledge of building regulations and relevant health and safety legislation. I can direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in mechanical and electrical repair. I have the ability to maintain electric-power generating equipment. I have natural communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical and negotiating skills. I am also capable of doing work in the given deadline.
3. What are your technical skills?
I am proficient in machine building, rigging, fabrication, and welding. I can easily maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems and variety of other equipments. I also possess basic electrical skills and equipment installation knowledge.
4. Please tell us something about your key achievements?
I have initiated and championed open communication with production and quality disciplines. I have also planned, negotiated, and contracted installation of: power distribution, chilled water systems, material vacuum/conveying systems, and mezzanines.
5. What salary range are you looking for?
You can provide the exact range for salary. However, tell that you are prepared to negotiate and cooperate. You can also say that lets first talk about the job requirements and expectations, so I can get a sense of what you need, then decide the salary. You can say that I am sure whatever salary you are paying is consistent with the rest of the market.
Read the above listed questions carefully and practice their answers. These questions will be surely helpful to those people who want to make career in this field. Do not forget to say “Thank You” to the person who interviewed you.
