Program Overview

Industrial Mechanic-Facilities

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: Technical Diploma
• Area of Study: Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance
• Delivery Method: 100% In Person
• Estimated Time to Complete: 31 Credits | Finish diploma in 1 year
• Financial Aid Available: Partial Financial Aid
• Estimated Program Cost: $6,407.93

Curriculum and Experience

First Semester

• Metal Repair Techniques (2 credits)
• Green Awareness for Maintenance (1 credit)
• DCAC 1 DC Theory (1 credit)
• DCAC 2 AC Theory (1 credit)
• Controls 1 (2 credits)
• Refrigeration Fundamentals (2 credits)
• HVAC Installation Basics (1 credit)
• Forced Air Heating Systems (2 credits)
• Print Reading for HVAC (1 credit)
• College Mathematics (3 credits)

Second Semester

• Safety for Industry (1 credit)
• Introduction to Logic & Troubleshooting (1 credit)
• Fluid Power 1 for Industry (1 credit)
• Maintenance Operations 1 (1 credit)
• Maintenance Operations 2 (1 credit)
• Facilities Maintenance - Envelope (2 credits)
• Facilities Maintenance - Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (2 credits)
• Industrial Fluid Distribution Systems (2 credits)
• Heating and Air Conditioning Advanced (3 credits)
• EPA 608 Training & Certification (1 credit)

Admission

• Application Dates:
  • Fall 2025: Application open, Application completion deadline is August 31, 2025
  • Spring 2026: Application open, Application completion deadline is January 15, 2026
  • Fall 2026: Application available on September 15, 2025, Application completion deadline is August 31, 2026
• Admission Requirements:
  • Admission Application
  • Education Completion: Submit official transcripts from the institutions you attended that indicate one of the following:
    • High school completion (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED completion
    • College transcript or Madison College experience showing:
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale

Waiting List

This program uses a waiting list to manage program admission due to capacity limitations and high program demand. This means there are typically more applicants than there are open seats in the program.

• Program Capacity: 30 spots each Fall and Spring. It shares this capacity with other programs that have similar curriculum.
• Estimated Wait Time: To be determined
• Notification Timeline: Students on the waiting list will be notified in March 2026 about available spots. Those who remain on the list will also receive an update on their estimated wait times.

Career Outcomes

MATC Industrial Mechanic-Facilities program graduates are prepared with the following skills:

• Repair/replace basic electrical components.
• Perform preventive maintenance procedures.
• Perform basic carpentry.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs.
• Troubleshoot and maintain commercial HVAC equipment.
• Earn the OSHA 10 hour General Industry safety certification.
• Effectively manage maintenance activities.

Graduate Summary

• Number of Program Graduates: 2
• Number of Surveys Sent: 2
• Number of Surveys Returned: 2
• Percent of Surveys Returned:
• Available for Employment: 2
• Percent Available for Employment: 100.0%
• Not in Labor Market:
• Percent Not in Labor Market: 0.0%

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