The Building Maintenance Technology program is designed to enhance your ability to address situations involved with keeping mechanical equipment and physical structures of an building in good repair and working order. You will develop a variety of skills needed in the building maintenance profession, rather than specialize in one trade or one type of maintenance work. You will receive training in carpentry, plumbing, electricity, painting, masonry and small engine repair. Tile replacement, print reading, roofing and dry wall installation and repair are also covered.
Qualities and Characteristics of the Program
If you are
· practical
· mechanically inclined
· independent
· ambitious
If you have
- the ability to use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment
- basic math and reading ability
- communication skills
If you like to
- troubleshoot
- do mechanical work
- solve problems
- work with wood, tools and machinery
You will need
- uniform
- work shoes
If you think
- these qualities and characteristics describe YOU
This may be the program you are looking for!
Nature of the Program: Building Maintenance workers have skills in many different crafts and often do several different tasks in different locations. They may work in a single building or several different buildings. Most general maintenance workers work 40 hours a week but may have to work evening, night, or weekend shift and/or be on call for emergencies. If a smaller establishment employs you, you may work alone and with limited supervision. If a larger establishment employs you, you will probably be under the supervision of a more experienced worker.
Completion of the Program: Upon completion of the Building Maintenance Technology program, students should have the qualifications to start a career in the maintenance and repair of residential, office, apartment building, or other commercial buildings. This course will also provide a sound foundation for those students who will be continuing on to a trade school or college. Opportunities to enter these types of jobs are always in demand. All facilities that are man made are always in need of repair at one time or another. Many positions become available as experienced building maintenance tradesmen retire and new modern facilities are being built every day.
Related Occupations: Carpenter, carpenter helper, painter, drywall installer, drywall finisher, plumber, electrician, small engine repair, mason, lumber and tool sales, job estimator, and work toward job supervisor, instructor.
