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Maintenance Techs & Managers, You Don’t Have To Be Perfect or Know Everything

Maintenance Techs & Managers, You Don’t Have To Be Perfect or Know Everything

“What do you mean you can’t fix it? We pay you $16.00 an hour to know this stuff!” Folks, if anyone ever says this to you it’s time to start looking for greener pastures. First of all, $16.00 an hour to be an expert in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair,…

Spend A Week Hiring Contractors If You Think $20 An Hour Is Too Much

Spend A Week Hiring Contractors If You Think $20 An Hour Is Too Much

While doing research for this blog post, I was browsing through maintenance technician jobs on a website that covers the entire nation.  I was about as inspired as I would’ve been while browsing on Amazon for a coffin to be buried in. So before we dive into this, I want…

Why Eventually Owning The Best Tools Is A Must

Why Eventually Owning The Best Tools Is A Must

Imagine you’re in a checkout line when you see an ex co-worker you haven’t seen since you left your old job. He informs you that since you’ve left, the place has gone turdlicious. They don’t have the tools you had while working there so nothing is getting fixed in a…

Tips For Becoming A Good Maintenance Technician

Tips For Becoming A Good Maintenance Technician

A question that I get asked a lot from techs all over the world is, “How do I earn an above average income in this business?” My answer is simple. “Become an above average person.” It amazes me how many people out there today want to do above average jobs,…

Having An EPA Card Doesn’t Make You An HVAC Technician

Having An EPA Card Doesn’t Make You An HVAC Technician

Okay folks, it’s time to address a falsehood that’s been spreading through the apartment industry faster than a crop duster’s fart at Disney World. I’ve been hearing it since I started in the business 15 years ago. And the legend goes like this: “You need to take the EPA class…