Facilities Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Facilities Maintenance Technicians are an integral part of the operations and maintenance in all public and private buildings such as office buildings, hotels, multi-family living and senior care facilities, hospitals, and in industrial manufacturing settings. Knowing how to build, install, diagnose, maintain and repair everything from critical systems in electrical, HVAC and plumbing to a building exterior envelope and interior finishes are skills needed to keep a facility operating smoothly are in great demand by employers. 

As a student in the Facilities Maintenance program, you will:

• Learn to install, diagnose and repair basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other building issues.
• Receive hands-on training in general maintenance tasks such as painting, flooring repair, carpentry, and drywall repair.
• Identify building maintenance needs, prioritize work and take corrective action.
• Gain knowledge of tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair.
• Read and interpret sketches, drawings, diagrams and blue prints.
• Use a variety of Computerized Maintenance Management System software and understand Preventative maintenance requirements and practices.
• Follow safe work practices when using a variety of hand and power tools and recognize other occupational hazards.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical switches, outlets, lighting systems and fixtures

Program Details

Facilities Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

• Madison - Truax