Program Overview

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Facilities Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Program Overview

Facilities Maintenance Technicians are an integral part of the operations and maintenance in all public and private buildings such as office buildings, hotels, multi-family living and senior care facilities, hospitals, and in industrial manufacturing settings. Knowing how to build, install, diagnose, maintain and repair everything from critical systems in electrical, HVAC and plumbing to a building exterior envelope and interior finishes are skills needed to keep a facility operating smoothly are in great demand by employers.

As a student in the Facilities Maintenance program, you will:

• Learn to install, diagnose and repair basic HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other building issues.
• Receive hands-on training in general maintenance tasks such as painting, flooring repair, carpentry, and drywall repair.
• Identify building maintenance needs, prioritize work and take corrective action.
• Gain knowledge of tools and equipment used in building maintenance and repair.
• Read and interpret sketches, drawings, diagrams and blue prints.
• Use a variety of Computerized Maintenance Management System software and understand Preventative maintenance requirements and practices.
• Follow safe work practices when using a variety of hand and power tools and recognize other occupational hazards.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical switches, outlets, lighting systems and fixtures.

Program Details

• Program Number:
• Your Degree: Apprenticeship
• Area of Study: Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance
• Delivery Method: Some Online/Some In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 21 Credits | Finish paid training and class time in 2 years

What You'll Pay

• Estimated Program Cost: $4,380.68
• Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your tuition costs.

Curriculum and Experience

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the **academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

First Semester

• Introduction to Logic & Troubleshooting (1 credit)
• Refrigeration Fundamentals (2 credits)
• HVAC Installation Basics (1 credit)
• Print Reading for HVAC (1 credit)

Second Semester

• Safety for Industry (1 credit)
• Facilities Maintenance - Envelope (2 credits)
• Industrial Fluid Distribution Systems (2 credits)

Third Semester

• Green Awareness for Maintenance (1 credit)
• DCAC 1 DC Theory (1 credit)
• Controls 1 (2 credits)
• DCAC 2 AC Theory (1 credit)

Fourth Semester

• Maintenance Operations 1 (1 credit)
• Facilities Maintenance - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (2 credits)
• Heating and Air Conditioning Advanced (3 credits)

Admission

How to Apply

If you have signed an Apprenticeship Contract:

When your contract arrives from the Bureau of Apprenticeship Standards, you will be admitted to the program and enrolled in first-semester classes. You will be notified of your admission and enrollment via your Madison College email.

If you have not signed an Apprenticeship Contract:

You are encouraged to contact the School of STEM Office at to express your interest in becoming an Apprentice. While it is not possible to admit you to an Apprenticeship program without a contract, school office staff can create your student account and enroll you in classes that Apprentices take. Office staff will also be able to advise you on the steps to finding a sponsoring employer and getting an Apprenticeship Contract.

If you are unable to secure an Apprenticeship Contract, you will have the option of completing the corresponding Technical Diploma. In the time between your enrollment and admission to the apprenticeship program of your choice, you have the option of being admitted to the Electro-Mechanical and Engineering Foundations exploratory technical diploma, which will allow you to take relevant coursework and give you access to Financial Aid while you work out the details of your Apprenticeship Contract.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Entry requirements vary by employers
• Physically able to perform trade

Career Outcomes

Completing your Facilities Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship at Madison Area Technical College prepares you for valuable work as:

• Building Engineer
• Facilities Manager
• Maintenance Manager
• Facility Repair Worker - Advanced
• Buildings and Grounds Superintendent

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