Facility Maintenance Technician
Course Description
Gain basic skills to look after and maintain a broad range of facilities. Course topics include electrical system
maintenance, heating/air conditioning system troubleshooting, plumbing, appliance repair, and basic carpentry.
This course is 256 hours and is completed in a single semester.
Course Details
Students will learn the basic skills in construction, electrical troubleshooting, hands on training in HVAC service, and plumbing.
This class includes an examination to obtain a CFC card. There is also an optional examination for Licensed Aquatic Facility Technician certification available.
Students should have a strong mechanical aptitude. You must have an acceptable TABE score in math and reading, or an equivalent qualification. Interested students should call and schedule an interview with the Program Director to determine if a TABE score is needed.
Students should have the ability to work in a team environment, be organized, detail-oriented and a problem solver. This is a hands on course so proper attire and safety equipment is required.
Our program technical standards have been developed to help students understand nonacademic standards, skills, and performance requirements expected of a student in order to complete this particular curriculum.
If an accommodation is necessary to participate in the program, it is imperative to identify a reasonable accommodation to those students who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonableness is determined by Accessibility Resources and the program on a case-by-case basis utilizing the program technical standards. The accommodation needs to be in place prior to the start of the program, or it may delay your ability to start the program. It is the student’s responsibility to contact Accessibility Resources and request accommodations.
Technical StandardsCourse Schedule
Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code |
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01/13/2025 - 04/14/2025 |
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | 08:30AM - 12:30PM | GWIL Goodwill Industries 108 | $273.00 | 25.60 | 171625 |
Please Note: There may not be any current course offerings. To be added to a contact list for new course offerings, please call Customer Service at 336.734.7023.
Facility maintenance technicians have the skills to do maintenance and make repairs that are routinely needed in commercial facilities and residential structures. They will be able to use blueprints and specialized tools and equipment necessary to make these repairs. They will have the certifications necessary to allow them to perform these duties.
Careers are available in housing complexes, apartment complexes, office buildings, industrial settings, and medical centers. These can include specialty jobs or multi-skill jobs.
Additional Information
How to Register
Interested in this course? Please call customer support at 336.734.7023 and they will help you register for the class.
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Contact Us
Need more information? Contact the Program Director James Mitchell by calling 336.734.7771 or email at jtmitchell@forsythtech.edu