How to Answer: Why did you choose a career in maintenance?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Maintenance job interview.
21. Why did you choose a career in maintenance?
How to Answer
The interviewer would like to know what led you to a career in maintenance. How did you arrive on this career path? Talk to the interviewer about why you chose this career and briefly discuss what keeps you engaged.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Entry Level
"I chose a career in maintenance because I wanted to follow in my father's footsteps. He has his machine shop, and I would hang out with him every day after school. I loved tinkering around with his tools and figuring out how parts worked together."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"After graduating High School, I attended our local trades college to become an electrician. I decided over time that I most enjoyed the variety of general maintenance and re-focused my career. I haven't looked back a day in my career because the variety keeps me happy."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Experienced
"I have always had a keen eye for mechanics and how machinery works. After working in a machine shop after high school, I chose to attend trades school to become a general trades professional."
Written by Rachelle Enns