Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
The Facilities Maintenance diploma prepares students with an education in facility maintenance technologies, with emphasis given to advanced facility systems. Students will be exposed to various aspects of maintenance including, boiler operation, carpentry, plumbing, heating and cooling applications, hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial electrical and motor control systems, machine-tool processes, and welding.
Program Note
Students will take the EPA 608 Refrigeration Certification.
Students may take Special Boiler exam if they choose for license.
Award Outcomes
Examine and Identify OSHA safety regulations
Interpret blueprints, drawings and schematics
Apply electrical concepts as they relate to the installation and troubleshooting analysis of National Electrical Manufactures (N.E.M.A.) and International Electrotechnical Commission (I.E.C.) industrial electrical equipment
Perform the skills necessary to braze and solder fluid conductors
Complete the Environmental Protection Agency certification to handle refrigerants
Interpret and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic circuits
Demonstrate basic carpentry finishing skills and techniques
Apply knowledge and skills to service and repair plumbing
Perform basic welding and construction repairs
Demonstrate proper use of rigging and lifting techniques
Demonstrate the ability to perform material handling techniques
Develop programmable logic controller (PLC) programs using Boolean algebra methods and computer software applications
Identify components that are utilized in the fluid power industry
Utilize instrumentation to analyze and troubleshoot fluid power system
Career Opportunities
A facility maintenance career is one that offers consistence and long-term employment opportunities. Career opportunities exist in small and large facilities, and employment can be found in local as well as in the national markets. Facility maintenance personnel will find jobs that include any or all of these duties: inspecting, maintaining, and repairing various systems within a building, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, and structural components, often requiring skills in troubleshooting issues, coordinating repairs with contractors, and ensuring the overall functionality and safety of the facility; roles can range from a general maintenance worker to a specialized facilities manager overseeing all maintenance operations within a building or complex.