Maintenance Supervisor how-to

How to Coach a New Maintenance Technician

Good coaching builds a strong crew.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good coaching builds a strong crew. In short: start; pair; assign, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Start with safety.

  2. Pair with a mentor.

  3. Assign simple jobs first.

  4. Explain systems.

  5. Review work.

  6. Build skills steadily.

Safety reminders for maintenance supervisors

  • Enforce lockout/tagout
  • Require PPE
  • Investigate incidents
  • Train on hazards

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