Building Maintenance

Building Maintenance

Contact Theresa at 440.891.7697 or tliska@polaris.edu to arrange a personal tour! 600 HOURS (40 WEEKS)

Building Maintenance professionals are the backbone of every successful business, commercial building or residential complex.  Thanks to a diverse and in-demand skillset, they keep a range of buildings running smoothly and efficiently.  The Building Maintenance program is designed to provide students with a broad set of skills which will prepare them to maintain and repair buildings, equipment and small machines in all types of commercial and residential structures.  Students will gain hands-on experience in a new lab setting featuring the latest equipment and technology with a focus on construction, plumbing, electrical and HVAC.

Construction

• Carpentry - residential & commercial
• Framing/drywall
• Concrete/masonry
• Roofing
• Hand and power tools
• Interior & exterior finishes
• Safety
• Painting

Plumbing

• Installation, troubleshooting & service
• New trends & technology
• Hand & power tools
• Plumbing code
• Safety

Electrical

• Wiring-residential & commercial
• Electricity
• Electrical code
• Blueprint reading
• Safety

HVAC

• Installation, troubleshooting & repair (pumps, pipes, fans, etc.)
• Venting & duct work
• Hand & power tools
• Safety
• Schematics
• Preventative maintenance

Requirements for Completion:

• A “C” average (70%) or higher
• Attendance rate not less than 90%
• Payment of all outstanding obligations to the school

Certifications:

• OSHA 30 Hour
• 608 EPA Refrigerant Recovery Universal
• Sherwin-Williams Company Homework Painter Training Certificate
• EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP)

Career Opportunities:

• Building/property maintenance technician
• Building engineer
• Service technician
• Building & grounds supervisor
• Building maintenance manager
• Builder manager
• Campus maintenance manager
• Clinical facilities planning manager
• Custodial manager

Fall 2022 - Evening
Program Orientation:  Thursday, September 22, 2022, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
September 26, 2022 - August 14, 2023 (approximate ending date)
Monday - Thursday:  5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Total Program Cost $10,495: 
Includes Tuition: $9,652, Books & Supplies: $723, Materials & Assessments: $120
Cost includes books, materials, supplies, assessment fees, t-shirts, safety glasses and certification examination fees.  Cost of work boots not included (safety-toed footwear recommended).

Contact Theresa at 440.891.7697 or tliska@polaris.edu to arrange a personal tour!

Building Maintenance 2022-2023 Advisory Members

Mr. Brad Erdman, NM Residential
Mr. James Horner, Foseco/Vesuvius USA Corp.
Ms. Tamara Lagesse, Sherwin-Williams
Mr. Matt Peyton, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Mr. Ijaz Qureshi, Emerald Development & Economic Network
Mr. Jerome Red, Melt Bar & Grill
Mr. Eric Turner, JACK Entertainment
Mr. Bill Wiechowski, Woodpeckers, LLC