Maintenance Manager: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Maintenance managers keep many places ready for people every day, like schools, hospitals, and apartment buildings!
Through history
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Long ago
People have always fixed their homes and buildings. Early builders used simple tools like hammers and ropes to repair walls and roofs.
Tools of the trade
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Clipboard
A clipboard holds paper so the manager can write down what needs fixing. Some managers use a tablet instead!
A day in the job
- Morning walkThe manager walks through the building to check the lights, doors, heating, and pipes. They write down anything that needs fixing.
Words to know
- Maintenance
- Maintenance means taking good care of things so they keep working well for a long time.
Quiz time
A Maintenance Manager only checks the lights and never looks at the pipes.
A Maintenance Manager talks with electricians and plumbers to plan the repairs.