In this version of the test, the question order is randomized within each section to improve test security.
Ramsay Corporation's Maintest is a 2½ hour test that measures the practical mechanical and electrical knowledge of maintenance employees.
Tests managers and hourly workers
Measures 21 mechanical and electrical areas (153 items)
Provides percentile scores
Materials and instructions for test administration
Tests scored by Ramsay Corporation
Group data on developmental needs of your maintenance force
Allows comparison with local and national samples of over 10,000 maintenance workers
Online Credits
When you purchase this product, you purchase online test administration credits. These test credits, once purchased, are placed in your online account and do not expire. Each credit can then be assigned to a test-taker for administration of this test via an internet-connected computer.
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A wire nut
Cellophane tape
A spring clip
Staples
Development
Maintest Form A is intended for use with applicants and incumbents for jobs where practical mechanical and electrical knowledge and skill are necessary parts of maintenance job activities.
Job analysis activities conducted during development of this test revealed that applicable titles are Maintenance Mechanic (any industry) and Electrician, Maintenance (any industry) as defined in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (U.S. Department of Labor, 1991). The corresponding O*Net Online (U.S. Department of Labor, 2006) title is Industrial Machinery Mechanic.
Validity
Total test score on RCJS Maintest has correlated significantly with job performance ratings in Technical Knowledge, Supervisory Skills, Problem Solving , and with Total Performance criteria for a group of 201 maintenance employees at a uniform rental company.
O*NET† Job Titles
Below are the O*NET job titles that were determined to be applicable to this test during the job analysis. Click the Job Title for more information about tasks performed, tools and technology used, job knowledge areas and abilities required, as well as related job titles.
This assessment is intended for use with jobs that are sufficiently related.