Building Maintenance

This program is designed to introduce students to the skills necessary for success in a career in building maintenance. Students will be instructed in, and exposed to, building maintenance and trades skills at the basic, intermediate and advanced levels, based on their needs and abilities. These skills will include: basic safety (which includes personal protective equipment, performance safety, and what to do if an accident occurs); communication and human relations skills; and hands-on experiences (which provide exposure and practice in each of the building maintenance areas

Student Opportunities

  • Utilize problem solving skills in various projects both in the classroom and in the field.
  • “Learn by doing” using the latest CADD equipment and software
  • Successfully transition into a 1st career job and/or related post-secondary training.
  • Interact with staff and professionals in the Building Maintenance field

Course Topics

  • Woodworking and shop tool use
  • Landscaping and lawn care
  • Painting with various paints and techniques
  • Electrical wiring for residential and commercial applications
  • Plumbing in residential and commercial applications
  • Drywall hanging and finishing techniques
  • HVAC basics
  • Various hands-on activities using state of the art equipment
  • Building Codes
  • Building Maintenance applications
Partnership Programs
 
Postsecondary credit for successful completion of the Building Maintenance program may be awarded by the following schools:  Commonwealth Technical Institute; Community College of Allegheny County; Luzerne County Community College; Orleans Technical Institute.  Students will participate in the OSHA safety training.  After successful completion, students will receive certification in CareerSafe Safety Awareness Training Course.

Requirements

  • Good attendance
  • Solid work ethic
  • Ability to read and comprehend written and verbal directions
  • Ability to work without supervision in a team setting
  • Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, shop drawings, and technical manuals
  • Ability to comprehend and demonstrate industry safety standards

Career Opportunities

  • Maintenance technician
  • Construction Laborer
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping worker
  • Drywall Installer & Finisher
  • Estimator/Measuring, Quoting Prices
  • Plumbing and Electrical laborer