FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
CONSTRUCTION
Facilities maintenance workers perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure building systems operate efficiently.
Career Details
Skills
Students in Facilities Maintenance are trained in the following subject areas:
- Using carpentry and masonry skills to maintain existing facilities
- Learning to properly use tools and equipment to repair facility structures and systems, including plumbing and electrical
- Maintaining systems that keep a building safe and secure, and that control its environment
- Finishing and sealing building surfaces
- Developing skills in landscaping to maintain the facility’s grounds
- Building cabinets (optional)
Requirements
Before entering the program, students must:
- Complete all required activity in the Career Preparation Period, including Career Exploration and Career Success/Workplace Skills.
- Meet basic academic requirements in math and reading.
Credentials
As a Job Corps student, you will have the opportunity to earn credentials in your training area that may lead to greater employment opportunities, higher wages, and promotions.
Facilities Maintenance Numbers to Know
$36K
National average earning potential for this career
Completion times vary by training area. Check with your admissions advisor.
Expectations
While on the job, you will be expected to display the following traits at all times:
Attention to detail
Cooperation
Dependability
Independence
Integrity
Problem-solving skills
