Do you enjoy making repairs around the house?  Do you have an interest in maintenance?  If so, the Building Services program might be a perfect fit.  Building Services is a multi-skill program that prepares you for all phases of custodial maintenance.  Instruction will emphasize the employability skills necessary for you to be competitive for employment in this industry.  You will be trained in the basics of carpentry, electricity, plumbing, drywall installation, welding, and custodial services.  In addition, you will practice safe work habits and learn job site procedures.

Skills

Basic Carpentry

• Framing
• Wall, floor, rafter, and stair construction
• Vinyl siding application
• Measurement fundamentals
• Safety procedures in the work place

Basic Electrical

• Wiring
• Installation of lighting fixtures, various electrical switches, including single-pole, three- and four-way, and receptacles including GFI’s
• Fixture repair and replacement

Basic Plumbing

• Pipe installation including black pipe, copper, PVC and CPVD
• Pipe threading
• Sweating copper tubing
• Hot water tank installation
• Toilet, faucet, and garbage disposal installation and repair

Basic Drywall

• Installation and repair
• Finishing including taping, mudding, and skim coating
• Surface preparation for painting and wallpapering

Custodial Services

• Care and cleaning of various floor surfaces including tile, wood, and carpeting
• Operation of floor care equipment including buffing machines, floor scrubbers, burnishers, and carpet extractors)
• General custodial and maintenance tasks

Equipment

Various power tools

Circular saw

Power miter saw

Reciprocating saw

Table saw

Jointer, planer

Cordless drill

Floor care equipment

Career Options

Carpenter’s helper

Plumber’s helper

Electrician’s helper

General custodial worker

Light maintenance worker

Future Opportunities with Further Education

Property manager

Sales person

Custodial supervisor

Maintenance engineer

High School Credit

Building Services 3.0

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