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)
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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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