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Building Maintenance

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.

Building Maintenance

COMING FALL 2023!  REGISTRATION KICKS OFF MONDAY, MAY 1, 2023.  Please Contact Theresa at 440.891.7697 or tliska@polaris.edu for program information or 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

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