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If you enjoy working with your hands, building things, and getting dirty, a career in the trades may be right for you. Maintenance technicians are effectively mechanics specializing in large-scale machinery. There are a number of jobs that fall into the world of industrial maintenance. From maintenance technicians to industrial mechanics, each role is unique to encompass specified or a variety of large-scale machinery.

The Facilities Maintenance Technician Certificate is a two-semester, 6-month program that provides a general overview of the core-competencies identified by industry leaders as well as hands-on experience in facilities maintenance. The program prepares students for entry-level positions as a Facility Maintenance Technician and Energy Efficiency Auditor, or careers in sustainability jobs In the first semester, the program provides a job readiness overview, covering topics such as a 360°-building tour, environmental awareness, communication skills, basic arithmetic calculations, computer skills, safety training, work order management systems, and troubleshooting and problem-solving skills related to being a Facilities Maintenance Technician. The program also provides an overview of skill-sets needed in jobs related to energy auditing and analytics. The second semester gives students OSHA-10 safety training as well as hands-on lab instruction and exercises of the following primary core competencies: safety training, general skills in construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC and IAQ-environmental awareness and knowledge. Possible career options include Facility Maintenance Technicians and Energy Efficiency Auditors or careers in sustainability and custodial related jobs.

When a pipe bursts, a lathe stops rotating or an electrical motor needs to be replaced, a maintenance technician is called in to do their magic.  

Maintenance Technology is a field that offers many options to those who prefer work that’s hands-on and mechanical. And may seem magical to those less skilled in matters of installation and repair.

If you’d rather work on a stamping press than in an office, are interested in the moving parts behind the scenes and get more reward out of the process rather than the product, this is the program for you!

In our highly automated manufacturing economy, every machine requires maintenance and occasional repair. If just one machine goes out of service, it can mean disruptions in the entire supply chain. As a result, maintenance technicians with strong mechanical skills are in high demand. If you like to fix things with your hands, this 100% online course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to start a great career as a maintenance technician. Upon successful completion, you will have a thorough understanding of how machines and systems function and know how to keep them running reliably for their expected lifespan and beyond.