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Building Maintenance Course

Program Description

The building maintenance class is designed to give students the skills needed to start a career as a building maintenance technician. The course is broken into four distinct skill areas, all taught by experienced craftspeople. The class covers many skills needed by entry-level building maintenance technicians, including rough carpentry (framing), basic plumbing maintenance and repair, basic electrical maintenance and repair, and interior finishes (drywall, paint, finish carpentry).

200 Hour Program

Focus Areas

  • Rough Carpentry (Framing)
  • Basic Plumbing Maintenance/Repair
  • Basic Electrical Maintenance/Repair/Finishes (drywall, paint, finish carpentry)

Potential Career Opportunities

  • Building Maintenance Technician

Program Format

In-person

Educational Level Prerequisites

High School diploma

Expected Outcomes

Non-credit