Maintenance Assistant

A Maintenance Assistant plays a key supporting role in ensuring the upkeep and smooth operation of buildings, facilities, or equipment. Working under the guidance of maintenance supervisors or tradespeople, they assist with routine repairs, preventative maintenance tasks, and general upkeep duties such as cleaning, painting, assembling furniture, and basic landscaping. Maintenance Assistants may work across various sectors, including healthcare, education, manufacturing, and hospitality. Their responsibilities often require a hands-on, practical approach and the ability to follow safety procedures and respond promptly to maintenance requests. 
Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $59,280
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a maintenance assistant?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
MEM20105

Certificate II in Engineering
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
4 - 24 months
$0 - $8,490
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Production Worker General Hand
Maintenance Assistant
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Factory Worker Production Worker General Hand Maintenance Assistant + 1 more
TLI30122

Certificate III in Mobile Crane Operations
On Campus, Traineeship
18 - 36 months
$0 - $1,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Crane Operator Rigger Maintenance Assistant
Crane Driver Franna Operator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Mobile Crane Operator Rigger Maintenance Assistant Crane Driver Franna Operator + 2 more
SFI20319

Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations
On Campus, Online
12 months
$1,400
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker Production Operator
Maintenance Assistant Fish Processor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Seafood Process Worker Aquaculture Worker Production Operator Maintenance Assistant Fish Processor + 2 more
MSS30322

Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
On Campus, Traineeship
11 - 24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Operator Production Worker Manufacturing Technician
Warehouse Operator Maintenance Assistant Team Leader
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Operator Production Worker Manufacturing Technician Warehouse Operator Maintenance Assistant Team Leader + 3 more
MEM20219

Certificate II in Engineering - Production Technology
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $12,582
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker General Hand Maintenance Assistant
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker General Hand Maintenance Assistant
MEM20422

Certificate II in Engineering Pathways
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
7 - 13 weeks
$0 - $8,664
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Engineer Engineering Tradesperson General Hand
Production Worker Maintenance Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Apprentice Engineer Engineering Tradesperson General Hand Production Worker Maintenance Assistant + 2 more
PMA20116

Certificate II in Process Plant Operations
Online
3 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Production Operator Process Technician
Maintenance Assistant Laboratory Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Plant Operator Production Operator Process Technician Maintenance Assistant Laboratory Assistant + 2 more
UEE20120

Certificate II in Split Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Systems
Blended, On Campus
4 - 8 months
$0 - $2,180
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Air Conditioning Technician HVAC Technician Service Technician
Maintenance Assistant Systems Tester
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Air Conditioning Technician HVAC Technician Service Technician Maintenance Assistant Systems Tester + 2 more
52860WA

Certificate I in Industrial Skills (Entry Level Training)
On Campus
6 months
$0 - $722
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Hand Factory Worker Process Worker
Production Assistant Warehouse Assistant Storeperson Maintenance Assistant Pick Packer
+ 5 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
General Hand Factory Worker Process Worker Production Assistant Warehouse Assistant Storeperson Maintenance Assistant Pick Packer + 5 more
MEM20105

Certificate II in Engineering - Production
Traineeship
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Factory Worker Maintenance Assistant
General Hand
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Production Worker Factory Worker Maintenance Assistant General Hand + 1 more
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