Maintenance Technician Test

The recruitment process for a maintenance technician can be made simpler and more effective through the use of a tailored skills test, to ensure the top talent within your candidate pool is shortlisted.

  • What is a maintenance technician skills test?

    A maintenance technician skills test is a multiple-choice online assessment that gives insight into the key skills and abilities of applicants for the role. Maintenance technicians are responsible for inspecting the operation of buildings, equipment or systems, depending upon their job remit and employment sector.

    They are required to respond to reports of issues, to conduct routine inspections to identify or pre-empt any problems and to carry out effective repairs. The role requires strong communication skills for interacting with clients, logical thinking and problem-solving abilities and an acute attention to detail to ensure all potential issues are identified.

    A maintenance technician skills test can be used early in the hiring process to screen candidates and give objective insight into their suitability for carrying out these responsibilities. It can be efficiently administered to large applicant pools and gives rapid, easy-to-interpret data on skills across necessary performance areas.

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  1. What is a maintenance technician skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the maintenance technician skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures maintenance technician skills
  4. Maintenance Technician Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the maintenance technician skills test for pre-screening?

    Evaluating potential employees through sifting CVs is a time-consuming process, which often fails to provide the level of insight needed to make effective recruitment decisions. Many candidates will detail similar levels of experience within their application and it can be difficult to differentiate between them.

    A maintenance technician test assesses the communication abilities of applicants through questions on interpersonal skills, as a personable and engaging manner is an asset to this often customer-facing role which may also involve engaging with contractors and specialists. The test assesses the ability to identify and solve problems through logical reasoning, problem solving and error checking questions.

    Competency with numerical data (if required) is evaluated through numerical reasoning questions, whilst technical concepts are tested through the presentation of mechanical reasoning problems.

    Maintenance technicians are required to take the lead on fixing arising issues, making their own executive decisions on the best way to proceed whilst organizing the appropriate response team - this ability is evaluated through leadership and decision making questions.

    Embedding a maintenance technician skills test within your hiring process removes any ambiguity and potential bias, providing clear result data which allows your recruitment team to make faster and more confident decisions around which applicants should progress to the next stage.

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How our test measures maintenance technician skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be a maintenance technician were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our maintenance technician test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Maintenance Technician Test FAQs

What skills and abilities are important for maintenance technicians?

Maintenance technicians require an eye for detail to carry out effective inspections and well as a good problem solving ability to respond to reported issues. Interpersonal skills are also valuable, as liaising with clients, contractors and specialists is often part of the role.

How can I assess candidates’ leadership skills?

Potential leadership ability can be accurately assessed through leadership skills questions, which look at the key soft skills needed to be an effective leader in the workplace.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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