Facility Maintenance Technician

Course Description

This is a 256 hour course that instructs the student in various technical skills that includes: Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, OSHA Safety, and HRD skills. In partnership with the National Apartment Association, this class also includes the Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician certification, CFC card, and the Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) certification

Prerequisite: Acceptable TABE scores in reading and math, and a strong mechanical aptitude. Interested students should call and schedule an interview with the Program Director only after completing the TABE assessment.

Occupation Description

Facility maintenance technicians have the skills to do maintenance and make repairs that are routinely needed in commercial facilities and residential structures. They will be able to use blueprints and specialized tools and equipment necessary to make these repairs. They will have the certifications necessary to allow them to perform these duties.

Careers Available

Careers are available in housing complexes, apartment complexes, office buildings, industrial settings, and medical centers. These can include specialty jobs or multi-skill jobs.

Learning Objectives

Students will learn the basic skills needed for the installation and repair of doors, windows, flooring, roofing, siding and other carpentry skills, as well as the safe use of carpentry power and hand tools. They will learn the installation and repair of electrical components and circuits along with electrical code and safety, receive hands on training in HVAC service and repair including CFC certification, and installation and repair of plumbing equipment, including plumbing codes and safety.

Recommended Courses and Skills

Any of the existing technical skills courses such as HVAC Service Tech level 1&2, or Electrical Installation and Troubleshooting. Strong math skills and good mechanical skills are needed.

Helpful Personal Attributes

Should have the ability to work in a team environment, be organized, detail-oriented and a problem solver.

Program Contact

For more information contact Customer Service – 336.734.7023.

Program Offerings

There are no courses available

Technical Standards for Economic Workforce Development: Facility Maintenance Technician

Our program technical standards have been developed to help students understand nonacademic standards, skills, and performance requirements expected of a student in order to complete this particular curriculum.

If an accommodation is necessary to participate in the program, it is imperative to identify a reasonable accommodation to those students who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonableness is determined by Accessibility Resources and the program on a case-by-case basis utilizing the program technical standards. The accommodation needs to be in place prior to the start of the program, or it may delay your ability to start the program. It is the student’s responsibility to contact Accessibility Resources and request accommodations.

SKILLS	DESCRIPTION	SPECIFIC EXAMPLES
MOTOR SKILLS	Students must possess physical strength, flexibility, and dexterity to safely perform Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, and HVAC services.	Physical abilities sufficient to perform technical skills in a hot (90+ degree) and cold environment.Physical ability sufficient to crawl under structures or confined spaces while carrying tools and equipment.Physical ability to use various hand tools.Be able to climb ladders up to 10’ in height while carrying tools and equipment.Sufficient motor function to execute hand movements required to install and service electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/R systems.Physical ability to coordinate two or more limbs (two arms, two legs or one arm and one leg) while sitting, standing or lying down.Weight bearing ability sufficient enough to lift and carry weight up to 50 pounds and install equipment overhead.
VISION	Must have visual perceptionMust be able to use sensory cues to maintain standards of quality.Must be able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem.Must have an awareness of surrounding through use of senses.	Ability to identify various electrical and HVAC equipment preventive and maintenance needs and perform maintenance and preventive services.Ability to determine appropriate tools needed to repair electrical, plumbing, and air-conditioning, heating or refrigeration systems.Visual skills sufficient to distinguish all primary colors.Visual skills sufficient to see details at close range.Have sufficient visual capacity to read prints, schematics, meters and testers.
HEARING	Must be able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem.Must have an awareness of surrounding through use of senses.	Sufficient auditory skills to hear tones of various pitches emitted by testers and meters.Sufficient auditory skills to hear equipment running/operating to determine efficiency of operation.
TECHNOLOGICAL	Must have technical ability to use electronic meters and testing equipment.Basic knowledge of the computer.	Must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams, meters, gauges, manifolds, and electrical instruments.Must be able to read prints, schematics, meters and testing equipment.Must be able to check email and create/edit basic documents.
COMMUNICATION	The ability to convey information effectively and efficiently in class or lab settings.	Must be able to communicate effectively with the instructor and other students.Must be able to understand and interpret information from textbooks, handouts, diagrams, charts and tables.Must use written and oral communication to demonstrate comprehension of technical concepts.Must recognize and be able to use electrical, plumbing, and HVAC terminology.
CRITICAL THINKING/ PROBLEM SOLVING	Students must be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.Must be attentive in the classroom, observe demonstrations and participate in lab classes.Must be able to recognize when there is a problem or possible problem.	Ability to determine the steps necessary to troubleshoot mechanical systems including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.Ability to assess causes of equipment malfunctions and solutions.Ability to identify equipment preventive and maintenance needs and perform maintenance and preventive services.Ability to determine appropriate tool needed to repair HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.Sufficient motor skills to quickly and repeatedly adjust system controls to exact settings.Must be able to read and interpret wiring diagrams, meters, gauges, manifolds and electrical instruments.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS	Students must have sufficient personal skills for successful interactions with customers, colleagues, supervisors, and students from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual backgrounds.Must possess emotional wellbeing and intellectual abilities to complete all projects and responsibilities in the classroom.Student will be expected to learn and apply workplace responsibilities.	Must be able to work cooperatively with partners and groups.Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with co-workers under physically and mentally demanding environmental conditions.Be careful about detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks.Exercise good judgment.Follow safety procedures.Maintain composure, keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations.Must not have a debilitating fear of heights, insects, spiders, snakes, or lizards.
ENVIRONMENTAL TOLERANCE	Must be able to work in an industrial or construction environment	Must be able to work effectively in confined spaces such as under structures.Must be able to tolerate extreme heat and cold.Must be able to tolerate exposure to noxious chemical compounds including but not limited to acids, acid-like chemicals, solvents, glues, cleaners, oils and refrigerants.Must be able to wear hard hats, safety glasses, steel toe shoes and other safety related equipment as required by the industry.

This document is intended to serve as a guide regarding the physical, emotional, intellectual and psychosocial expectations placed on a student. This document cannot include every conceivable action, task, ability or behavior that may be expected of a student. Meeting these technical standards does not guarantee employment in this field upon graduation. Ability to meet the program’s technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for any licensure, certification exam, or successful completion of the degree program.

Reference: These Technical Standards are adapted from Southern Piedmont Community College Technical Standards. Modifications have been made to meet Forsyth Tech specific program needs.