Maintenance Technician: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Through history
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Long ago
People fixed buildings with simple tools like hammers, saws, and ropes. Today, many helpers also use clever tools and flashlights to see in dark corners.
Tools of the trade
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Toolbox
A toolbox keeps all the helpful tools in one place. The technician carries it to every room, so the right tool is always close by.
A day in the job
- 7:30 AMThe technician arrives, has a warm drink, and reads the list of jobs for the day. Then they walk around the building to check on things.
Words to know
- Maintenance
- Maintenance means taking good care of something so it keeps working well. Like brushing your teeth, it keeps things healthy and strong.
Quiz time
A Maintenance Technician only fixes things that are broken.
A Maintenance Technician talks with the people who use the building to learn what needs fixing.