Facilities Maintenance

To complete his or her Facilities Maintenance training, a student must master dozens of skills in the following categories:

• Use, storage and handling of all tools and equipment, and general safety
• Door hardware and doors
• Basic wall construction
• Drywall/plaster surfaces, trim and moldings
• Window glass repair and reinstallation
• Weatherproofing with caulking and weatherstripping
• Gutters and downspouts (clean, inspect, repair and replace)
• Floor surfaces
• Pipes, drains, faucets, water closets and water heaters
• Circuit breakers, fuses and circuits
• Power supply cords, switches and receptacle, interior and exterior lighting
• Surface applications and tile
• Basic heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
• Groundskeeping
• Building safety and security, administration
• Swimming pool maintenance and snow removal