diff --git a/etc/systemd/system/btrfs-maintenance.timer b/etc/systemd/system/btrfs-maintenance.timer
index 1a9eb7e..f586283 100644
--- a/etc/systemd/system/btrfs-maintenance.timer
+++ b/etc/systemd/system/btrfs-maintenance.timer
@@ -3,7 +3,8 @@ Description=Run BTRFS maintenance stuff (scrub and rebalance) monthly
 
 [Timer]
 OnCalendar=*-*-01 02:00:00
+RandomizedDelaySec=3600
 Persistent=true
 
 [Install]
-WantedBy=timers.target
\ No newline at end of file
+WantedBy=timers.target