Career switch, measured
From Maintenance Supervisor to Maintenance Technician
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 61% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include HVAC, Equipment maintenance, Plumbing, Carpentry; the main skills to add are Cleaning, Blueprint reading, Electrical systems, Warehouse operations.
61%
skill overlap
3,607
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillMaintenance SupervisorMaintenance Technician
- HVAC23%34%
- Equipment maintenance26%42%
- Plumbing21%36%
- Carpentry13%19%
- OSHA26%15%
- Troubleshooting19%43%
- Workplace safety20%21%
- Driving26%17%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Maintenance Technician postings, rarely in Maintenance Supervisor ones.
SkillMaintenance SupervisorMaintenance Technician
- Cleaning8%24%
- Blueprint reading7%20%
- Electrical systems–18%
- Warehouse operations–15%
- Mental health–14%
- Forklift–13%
- Pharmacy–12%
- Welding–11%
Plan your move to Maintenance Technician
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