has served as the Facilities Maintenance instructor at Quentin N. Burdick Job Corps Center for over a decade. With 46 years of experience in the field and several years teaching high schoolers, Mike enjoys passing on his knowledge and expertise to the next generation of aspiring workers. Outside of Facilities Maintenance, Mike enjoys fostering relationships between Job Corps and the local community.
Facilities Maintenance
On the job, you will ...
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Maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, flooring, plumbing, electrical systems and HVAC systems, usually in large buildings
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Diagnose issues and decide the best way to fix them
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Use blueprints and meet with clients to estimate repairs or costs
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Be expected to be organized and keep detailed records of your work
Some of the career options you will have ...
Most Facilities Maintenance Job Corps graduates go to work for commercial buildings, schools or residential complexes as a building and grounds supervisor, facilities director, field operations manager, or space planning and logistics leader.
The credentials you will earn ...
Students who complete Job Corps’ Facilities Maintenance training program can earn industry-recognized credentials from such organizations as the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER).
Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program.
What you’ll need to start training ...
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Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers)
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Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses
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Passing scores on all written and performance tests
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Meet academic (math and reading) requirements
Construction
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Facilities maintenance professionals maintain and repair machines, mechanical equipment, flooring, plumbing, electrical systems and HVAC systems, usually in large buildings.
