Facility Maintenance Technology
About
This curriculum prepares individuals to repair and maintain electrical and mechanical systems and physical structures of commercial and industrial institutions. Emphasis is on multi-disciplined systems maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem resolution. Course work includes carpentry, interior and exterior finishes, plumbing, electrical, masonry, air conditioning, heating, welding, machining, blueprint reading, building codes, and OSHA regulations, as well as computer applications. Graduates should qualify for positions as general building mechanics or maintenance technician.
Potential Careers
The following occupational information is provided by www.nccareers.org and is subject to change. The occupations list is not an exhaustive list and may include careers that require higher levels of education than those provided at NCCCS colleges.
Facilities Managers
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service and Groundskeeping Workers
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers and Repairers
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
Painters, Construction and Maintenance