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Building Maintenance

General maintenance and repair workers often carry out a variety of tasks in a single day. If you are mechanically inclined, like keeping things in proper working condition, troubleshooting issues, and fixing what is broken, this career may be for you.

A building maintenance worker is a “jack of all trades.” They can handle electrical, heating and air conditioning, carpentry, and drywall repairs and perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines run smoothly, systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings do not deteriorate. They handle tasks from general clean up to repairs, painting to landscaping. 

Program Overview

CREDENTIAL EARNED
Certification

NO. OF COURSES
Six courses, 175 accumulated hours

TIME TO COMPLETE
6–9 months 
Courses are offered year-round, evenings and weekends. Not all courses are offered every term. 

CONTACT
443.412.2440
training@harford.edu

COST
$2800 for tuition and fees, textbooks are additional

REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years of age or older and possess mechanical ability.

Tenth-grade reading level preferred.

 

Required Courses

  • Basic Carpentry
  • Basic Plumbing
  • Basic Electricity
  • Basic Refrigeration
  • Preparation for Refrigerant Recovery
  • OSHA 10-Hour

Recommended Courses

  • Blueprint Reading
  • Boiler Plant Operator
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Forklift Certification

What can I do when I complete this program?

Schools, hotels, hospitals, office buildings, apartment complexes, arenas, and college campuses are just some examples of where building maintenance people are always needed.