Building Maintenance Worker

Tell me about a time you found a small problem in a building before it became a big one.

What they are checking: Attention to detail and a proactive habit of reporting issues early.

How do you handle working in a space while tenants or employees are around?

What they are checking: Professional conduct and courtesy in an occupied client property.

Tell me about a time you worked alongside a more skilled tradesperson. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Teamwork and willingness to learn on more complex projects.

You get three work orders at once: a clogged drain, a broken ceiling tile and a burned-out light in a hallway. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Judgment about safety, impact on occupants and urgency.

You're asked to do a task you've never done before. What do you do?

What they are checking: Honesty about limits and willingness to ask a skilled technician for help.

A faucet in an office restroom won't stop dripping. Walk me through how you'd fix it.

What they are checking: Basic plumbing know-how and a step-by-step approach, including shutting off water first.

What safety steps do you take before replacing an electrical receptacle?

What they are checking: Whether they shut off power, verify it is dead and follow lockout practices.

What tools do you carry for everyday maintenance, and how do you take care of them?

What they are checking: Practical readiness for the job and whether they take care of the tools they rely on.

How would you install a whiteboard on drywall so it stays put?

What they are checking: Carpentry basics like finding studs and choosing the right anchors.

How do you keep track of the work you've completed during a shift?

What they are checking: Reliability with work orders and records, so the building team knows what was fixed and when.