Building technician

Are you looking for a hands-on role in the construction industry? Building technicians keep workplaces, schools and public spaces running smoothly. You'll make sure buildings are safe, comfortable and well maintained.

As a building technician, you'll tackle repairs, check systems and respond to issues as they arise. It’s a rewarding role if you like solving problems and seeing the results of your work straight away.

You may fix heating systems, test fire alarms or inspect lifts. Building technicians work in offices, hospitals, schools, shopping centres and factories. Some specialise in areas like electrical systems, plumbing or air conditioning.

You’ll often work as part of a facilities team, but sometimes you’ll be the go-to expert for a whole building. There’s plenty of variety and you’ll rarely have two days the same!

Your tasks might include:

• checking and maintaining heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems

• inspecting and repairing electrical wiring and lighting

• responding to urgent maintenance requests

• testing fire alarms and emergency systems

• carrying out routine safety checks and risk assessments

• keeping records of repairs and maintenance work

Green job

In this job you could be doing work to help the environment. You might:

• improve energy efficiency by maintaining heating and lighting systems

• support recycling and waste reduction in buildings

Find out more about green jobs.

• Chartered Association of Building Engineers — search job openings and subscribe to new posting notifications

• Construction Industry Training Board — training and qualifications in construction

• Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) — industry news and professional development