Building Maintenance

Building Maintenance

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

Subject Areas

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
EPA 608
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
 
Schedule:
9/27/2021 – 8/18/2022 (orientation 9/23/2021)
Monday – Thursday 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
 
Tuition:
Total Program Cost $9,995 (Financial Aid Eligible)
Includes books, materials, supplies, assessment fees and OSHA-30 examination.
 
Contact Theresa at 440.891.7697 or tliska@polaris.edu to arrange a personal tour!