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Create ResumeA maintenance worker resume should be 1–2 pages, depending on your experience level. Entry-level candidates or those with limited work history should stick to one page, while experienced maintenance professionals with multiple roles, certifications, or specialized skills can use two pages effectively.
But length alone doesn’t get you hired. What matters is how your resume is structured, what information you prioritize, and how easily hiring managers can scan it in under 10 seconds. A poorly structured one-page resume will lose to a well-organized two-page resume every time.
This guide breaks down the exact structure, formatting, and layout strategies that hiring managers expect when reviewing maintenance worker resumes—based on real screening behavior, not generic advice.
The “one page vs two pages” debate is often misunderstood. Recruiters don’t care about page count—they care about relevance density.
You have less than 3–5 years of experience
You’re applying for entry-level or general maintenance roles
Your experience is repetitive across similar roles
You don’t have certifications or specialized technical skills
You have 5+ years of experience
You’ve worked across multiple properties, facilities, or industries
A high-performing resume follows a predictable, recruiter-friendly structure. Deviating from this structure often reduces your chances of passing ATS screening and human review.
Include:
Full name
Phone number
Professional email
City and state (no full address needed)
Optional:
Avoid:
Photos
The best format is reverse-chronological.
This means:
Your most recent job appears first
Experience is listed in descending order
Matches how recruiters scan resumes
Aligns with ATS parsing systems
Highlights your most relevant and recent experience
Avoid:
Functional resumes (skills-only format)
You have certifications (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, OSHA, etc.)
You manage systems, teams, or large-scale maintenance operations
Hiring managers rarely reject candidates because a resume is “too long.” They reject resumes that are:
Repetitive
Poorly structured
Hard to scan
Filled with low-value information
A strong two-page resume is often more competitive than a compressed one-page resume that hides important experience.
Personal details like age, marital status, or nationality
This is your positioning statement—not a generic intro.
Focus on:
Years of experience
Types of facilities (residential, commercial, industrial)
Key technical strengths
Measurable impact or reliability
Weak Example:
“Hardworking maintenance worker seeking a challenging role.”
Good Example:
“Maintenance Technician with 7+ years of experience maintaining residential and commercial properties. Skilled in HVAC troubleshooting, plumbing repairs, and preventive maintenance, with a track record of reducing repair response time by 25%.”
Group your skills strategically. Avoid long, messy lists.
Break them into categories like:
Technical Skills
Equipment & Tools
Systems & Maintenance Areas
Example:
HVAC troubleshooting, electrical repair, plumbing maintenance
Preventive maintenance programs, safety compliance
Power tools, CMMS systems, building systems
This section is heavily scanned by ATS systems. Use real job description keywords, not vague phrases like “hardworking” or “team player.”
This is where hiring decisions are made.
Each role should include:
Job title
Company name
Location
Dates (month/year format)
Bullet points should:
Start with action verbs
Show measurable impact where possible
Focus on maintenance-specific tasks
Weak Example:
Good Example:
Performed preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems across a 120-unit residential complex
Reduced emergency repair calls by 30% through scheduled inspections
Diagnosed and repaired equipment failures, minimizing downtime
Type of property or facility
Scale of responsibility (units, square footage, systems)
Types of maintenance handled
Reliability and problem-solving ability
Include:
High school diploma or GED
Trade school or vocational training (if applicable)
Keep this section simple. It should not dominate the resume unless you are entry-level.
This section can significantly boost your resume.
Include certifications such as:
HVAC certification
EPA certification
OSHA safety training
Electrical or plumbing licenses
Certifications often act as filter criteria. If listed correctly, they can move your resume ahead of others—even with similar experience.
Hybrid formats unless you know what you're doing
Formatting is not just about appearance—it directly impacts readability and ATS compatibility.
Clear section headings
Consistent font (Arial, Calibri, or similar)
10–12 pt font size
Standard margins
Bullet points for clarity
Graphics, icons, or images
Tables and text boxes
Overly designed templates
Multiple columns
Many companies use ATS systems that break or misread complex layouts. A simple, clean format performs better than a “creative” one.
Most resumes fail in the bullet point section—not because of lack of experience, but because of weak phrasing.
Action Verb + Task + Impact
Example:
Short (1–2 lines max)
Specific
Results-focused when possible
Avoid:
Paragraph-style descriptions
Repetitive duties across roles
Recent experience (last 10–15 years max)
Relevant maintenance work
Measurable contributions
Certifications and technical skills
Irrelevant jobs (unless transferable skills apply)
Outdated experience
Generic responsibilities
Personal statements or fluff
These mistakes frequently cost candidates interviews:
Listing everything you did instead of what mattered most.
Even small metrics improve credibility.
Messy layouts make resumes hard to scan.
Graphics-heavy resumes often fail ATS systems.
Unrelated jobs dilute your positioning.
A one-page resume with:
Basic maintenance exposure
Training or coursework
Transferable skills
A two-page resume with:
Multiple roles across properties
Certifications
Advanced systems experience
If your resume answers “Can this person do the job?” clearly and quickly, length becomes irrelevant.
Use keywords from the job posting:
HVAC systems
Preventive maintenance
Facility repair
This improves ATS ranking.
Hiring managers care about:
Size of buildings
Number of units
Types of systems
Example:
Maintenance roles require trust.
Show:
Reduced downtime
Fast response times
Safety compliance
If you’ve held similar roles:
Highlight different systems, tools, or environments
Avoid copy-pasting bullet points
Your resume should follow this exact order:
Header
Professional Summary
Skills
Work Experience
Education
Certifications & Training
This structure aligns with:
ATS parsing
Recruiter scanning behavior
Hiring manager expectations
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