Train

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE

CONSTRUCTION

Facilities maintenance workers perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure building systems operate efficiently.

Career Details

Skills

Students in are trained in the following subject areas:

Using carpentry and masonry skills to maintain existing facilities
Learning to properly use tools and equipment to repair facility structures and systems, including plumbing and electrical
Maintaining systems that keep a building safe and secure, and that control its environment
Finishing and sealing building surfaces
Developing skills in landscaping to maintain the facility’s grounds
Building cabinets (optional)

Career Options

Most Facilities Maintenance graduates go to work for commercial buildings, schools, or residential complexes. Facilities maintenance workers spend most of the workday on their feet, overseeing the general condition of a building. Most facilities maintenance workers are employed full time, while others work evening and weekend shifts or are on call for emergency repairs.

Requirements

Before entering the program, students must:

Complete the core curriculum with passing scores on all written and performance tests.
Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Credentials

As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.

Students who complete a center-based program in the Construction training area can earn nationally recognized credentials from organizations such as:

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Students training in union-affiliated programs can earn a certificate of completion that offers apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job experience from organizations such as: