Maintenance Worker Test

When looking to fill a maintenance worker position, it's important to make sure that the candidate has the skills necessary to do the job. A maintenance worker skills test can help ensure that the candidate is a good fit for the position.

  • What is a maintenance worker skills test?

    A maintenance worker skills test helps to provide insight into the skills and abilities of applicants who have applied for a maintenance role, to ensure the strongest candidate is selected.

    Used to the greatest effect in the early stages of the recruitment process to streamline the cohort of prospective employees, the test is tailored to evaluate specific key skills that are essential for carrying out daily responsibilities - such as problem solving, logical thinking and good communication.

    The maintenance worker skills test is easy to administer to large candidate pools and provides clear results to improve hiring efficiency. It is a multi-choice assessment, so it usefully measures speed of working as well as candidate accuracy and skill level.

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  1. What is a maintenance worker skills test?
  2. What are the benefits of using the maintenance worker skills test for pre-screening?
  3. How our test measures maintenance worker skills
  4. Maintenance Worker Test FAQs

Identify the best candidates and hire faster

Our pre-employment tests let you drill down to the best candidates at the click of a button.

  • Find those candidates who will excel in the role.

    Select the assessments that match the skills or behaviours for the position. You can test for software or coding competency, soft skills like teamwork, or personality traits, to be sure those who pass have high potential.

  • Reduce costs and time.

    No more laborious sifting of resumes or cover letters. Pick your ideal assessment mix, invite your applicants to take them, see the results in your dashboard. Get to the interview stage fast.

  • Eliminate bias.

    All your candidates take the assessments on a level playing field. Only their results determine whether they get shortlisted.

  • What are the benefits of using the maintenance worker skills test for pre-screening?

    When recruiting for a maintenance worker, you want to know that your chosen candidate has the practical skills needed to excel in the position. Recruiting using CVs and application forms alone can make it tricky to differentiate between applicants, as many may detail similar levels of experience.

    The maintenance worker skills test takes the guesswork out of the process, providing the data on skills competencies needed to make informed and objective decisions around which individuals should progress in the recruitment process.

    The test provides this through several different question sections, which evaluate core skills. Problem solving questions present candidates with hypothetical scenarios and require them to select the course of action they would take to deal with the situation. Interpersonal skills questions follow a similar structure but present scenarios focusing on appropriate communication and social skills.

    Logical thinking questions assess lateral thinking by depicting a sequence and requiring candidates to decipher the pattern and select the next or missing figure. Mechanical reasoning questions can also be featured, depending on the type and level of repairs the maintenance role involves.

    The questions on the test have been tailored to give the best possible insight into these skills and, therefore, into candidate potential. With a fuller picture of the ability of your applicant cohort, your recruitment team will be able to make faster and more effective hiring decisions - saving time, money and improving productivity.

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How our test measures maintenance worker skills

Test questions are designed to assess industry-specific technical skills, soft skills, aptitude and suitable personality dimensions. Our data-driven approach provides results that enable you to determine how suited is a candidate for the role.

Depending on the type of question, the format of the test may vary. Multiple-choice questions are used to measure aptitude, technical skills and soft skills, while agreement on a Likert scale assesses suitable personality dimensions. Skills tests ensure that candidates are being evaluated in a precise and impartial manner, their results demonstrating the true knowledge and potential of each test taker.

The characteristics required to be a maintenance worker were determined by looking at the skills and abilities listed in the US Department of Labor’s O*NET database, which collects data from professionals in various fields.

O*NET is the largest database of its kind, providing detailed information about occupations and the requirements for each role.

Our team of I/O psychologists and psychometrics worked closely with subject-matter experts to create an extensive question bank that can be used to test multiple candidates. We also conducted rigorous field testing with a representative sample of candidates to ensure that the questions were reliable and valid.

Test scores are averaged together to give an overall score. The average score is compared to other candidates' scores to ensure there is no bias toward certain candidates.

Our maintenance worker test is constantly updated and optimized to ensure the best experience and results.

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Predictor of job success

Picked provides evidence-based recommendations for tests to use for over 750 jobs. Our recommendation engine leverages data from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) developed by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

  • Assessments

    A full suite of assessments

    Our platform comes with 12 tests across both foundation and advanced levels so they’re suitable for everyone. Including aptitude, behavioural and personality tests, you’ll have a full range of tests to help you find the candidates you’re seeking.

  • Analytics

    An array of candidate metrics

    For each of your candidates, you’ll be given a comprehensive report. Included will be all the metrics you need to build a detailed picture of each candidate and ensure you’re making the right hiring decisions.

“The platform is so simple to use. I had used competitor providers for over six years and will never go back. Fast, efficient and friendly!”
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd
Greg Chambers, HR Business Partner, Littlefish Ltd

Maintenance Worker Test FAQs

What skills are essential for maintenance workers?

Maintenance workers need to be practical thinkers with good problem solving skills so they can assist tenants or businesses with issues that arise in their buildings or grounds. Communication skills are also important, as maintenance workers will converse with occupants to find out more about and fix the problem.

How difficult is the maintenance worker skills test?

The maintenance worker skills test is challenging due to the range of skills it evaluates and the timed nature of the assessment. The difficulty level of the test helps to identify strong applicants, so that these individuals can be selected to progress in the hiring process.

Can I see what the test is like?

Yes, of course. You can try the test for free by signing up for a free trial.

Are these tests available in my plan?

We have a range of plans available. The difference between the plans is the number of test attempts permitted, not the type of tests. All our plans include our full test suite comprising all tests and all levels.

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Laurence Fishman, Partner, NLPCA

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