Career switch, measured
From Electrician to Maintenance Technician
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 50% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Troubleshooting, Electrical systems, Blueprint reading, OSHA; the main skills to add are Plumbing, HVAC, Cleaning, Customer service.
50%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillElectricianMaintenance Technician
- Troubleshooting53%43%
- Electrical systems51%18%
- Blueprint reading49%20%
- OSHA19%15%
- Equipment maintenance15%42%
- Workplace safety40%21%
- Manufacturing19%17%
- Driving15%17%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Maintenance Technician postings, rarely in Electrician ones.
SkillElectricianMaintenance Technician
- Plumbing5%36%
- HVAC8%34%
- Cleaning5%24%
- Customer service9%24%
- Carpentry–19%
- Warehouse operations–15%
- Mental health–14%
- Forklift–13%
Plan your move to Maintenance Technician
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