The Society for Maintenance and Reliability Practitioners (SMPR), also known as a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technicians (CMRT) is a nationwide certification for maintenance technicians who are responsible solely for preventive, corrective and preventive maintenance. There are no education or experience requirements to become a certified maintenance technician. However, in order to apply for certification as a CMRT, you will need to pass a written examination, a manufacturing emissions inspection, and a qualifying test. This exam must be passed within the approved training period. Once the exam is passed, your certification card will be mailed to you.

The SMPRP offers many benefits that make it one of the best certifications available today. First, the exam covers many areas that are important to the business community. These include proactive maintenance techniques, assessment methods, practices, and best practices. It is important to understand these concepts because they can help reduce downtime and increase productivity.

Second, it does not require any specific training to become a SMPRP. You can obtain certification without spending any money on classes or training. Third, once you successfully pass the exam, the SMPRP certificate will be good for two years. Fourth, passing the exam fee only requires a computer with internet access. There is no additional charge for taking the examination.

Fifth, when you take advantage of CMRT certification programs, you learn many benefits including productivity improvements, better equipment reliability, reduction in missed work, and improved customer service. Sixth, once you learn maintenance practices and how to do them properly, your employees will report to you for better work management. Seventh, improved work management means reduced overtime costs and possible overtime if needed. Finally, employees who know how to use CMRT and have certification are more efficient workers.

How Much Does it Cost? The total cost of certification is not determined until you complete an application fee and purchase a CMRT card. The total application fee and the CMRT card are often refundable when the program is successfully completed. Some training programs do offer a money-back guarantee. Either way, the cost of obtaining certification is well worth the cost of training.

Benefits of Certification The certified Maintenance and Roadway Preferred Provider (CMRT) certification program helps to identify mechanical breakdowns that occur on site and gives contractors an opportunity to improve productivity and efficiency. Contractors learn how to repair mechanical breakdowns, which results in increased revenue. Employees who know how to fix mechanical breakdowns quickly are able to provide customers with the best service possible. Improved equipment reliability means that equipment does exactly what it is designed to do, which improves customer satisfaction. In the long run, increased profitability and improved efficiency means less downtime for your business.

Additional Resources You will find that by becoming a Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technicians, you can have additional benefits. If you ever have to pay a contractor to fix an issue that your team knows how to repair on your own, you will know that you saved money by being able to self-diagnose and fix the problem yourself. Also, if an asset maintenance issue occurs where your asset maintenance tech has knowledge and experience, the tech is then able to perform the maintenance without having to contact the asset maintenance department. The increased revenue from repairing issues on your own cuts into the cost of repairs, since you no longer need to pay the asset maintenance department to provide you with estimates on maintenance needs. If an issue arises, instead of having to send your technician out to the site, you can quickly determine whether or not the repair is authorized and what it actually costs to make the repair.

The Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technicians are specially trained to use building maintenance systems to repair or diagnose problems that may be related to refrigeration, air conditioning, wiring, heating, ventilation, water systems and many other common building maintenance services. Certified technicians are also trained to work in emergency conditions such as power outage, gas leaks, explosions, gas leaks, smoke damage and other similar conditions. If there ever comes a time that your building maintenance services are needed in an emergency, your Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technicians can be there to help, within the shortest time possible. They have the tools, equipment, knowledge and training required to ensure that all building maintenance issues are resolved in a timely and efficient manner, leaving you with peace of mind. Knowing that your energy bills are lower, your building’s security is guaranteed and your appliances and equipment continue to work efficiently, even under all conditions.