Career switch, measured
From Maintenance Technician to Maintenance Supervisor
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 Leadership, Inventory management, Budgeting, Sales.
61%
skill overlap
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillMaintenance TechnicianMaintenance Supervisor
- HVAC34%23%
- Equipment maintenance42%26%
- Plumbing36%21%
- Carpentry19%13%
- OSHA15%26%
- Troubleshooting43%19%
- Workplace safety21%20%
- Driving17%26%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Maintenance Supervisor postings, rarely in Maintenance Technician ones.
SkillMaintenance TechnicianMaintenance Supervisor
- Leadership18%73%
- Inventory management21%44%
- Budgeting–44%
- Sales9%35%
- Regulatory compliance15%35%
- Training and coaching9%35%
- Team management–30%
- Scheduling–21%
Plan your move to Maintenance Supervisor
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