Program Description
Property Maintenance Technicians are responsible for repairing and maintaining different parts of an apartment complex and similar facilities, including the interior and exterior of the apartments and the grounds of the property.
This program features training that will provide basic tool usage skills to perform tasks associated with the work of an entry-level maintenance technician. Basic plumbing, rough carpentry, introduction to HVAC concepts, and basic electrical skills are all covered throughout this course. Maintenance technicians can take further classes and specialize in fields such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and boiler operations. With experience, technicians can become lead technicians, supervisors, and building engineers. They may also transition into related fields such as equipment sales representatives, property managers, and leasing agents.
Students entering this program should have a desire to work with their hands and learn to perform multiple maintenance tasks. Students should also enjoy working with people such as apartment residents and have a strong sense of customer service.
Employment can be found with property maintenance companies, apartment complexes, multi-family unit owners and other general maintenance providers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of maintenance and repair workers, general is projected to grow 11% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 2,540. Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
1. utilize hands-on technical skills learned throughout the course to perform common maintenance tasks associated with the property maintenance industry;
2. perform common tasks associated with the repairs and maintenance associated with residential facilities; and
3. recognize and troubleshoot commonly used HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, including the adding or removing of refrigerant from small appliances in accordance with EPA 608 type I certification.
CCBC Pathway
Technology and Engineering Pathway - Pathways are designed to help you meet your academic and career goals by aligning related courses and programs. Pathway students participate in a variety of activities that help explore career opportunities in their field of study. You can meet with a CCBC advisor who help align — or realign — your educational plan with the Pathway that best supports you and your goals.
Program Credentials
CCBC Credential:
Students will receive a Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript). Completers will receive a certificate from NOCTI in Building Trades Maintenance and students who pass the EPA 608 Type I exam will receive certification from the EPA.
Certifying Organization:
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI)
https://www.nocti.org/
For EPA 608 Type I certification: U.S. EPA: www.epa.gov
Financial Aid and Payment Options
We offer financial aid by packaging public and private funding options to those who qualify, in select Continuing Education courses and programs. Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.
Some CE Workforce Development Certificate Programs are eligible for early high school funding through Maryland Blueprint for qualifying BCPS high school students. Please check with your School Counseling Office to determine your eligibility for the BCPS Tuition Benefit Program.
Program Length
8 weeks of part-time day or evening training (M/T/W)
Start dates vary. Courses are offered at CCBC Dundalk.
Program Requirements
GED/High School diploma. Minimum age of 18.
These courses have some online curriculum content, so students should have basic computer and keyboard skills. There will be time in class on a provided computer for the online activities.
Application Process
To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Continuing Education Workforce Certificate program application. An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.
Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.
Prior Learning Assessment
This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.
Program Course Sequence
| Course Number | Course Title | Course Hours | Textbook Information (approximate cost; subject to change) | Costs T=Tuition/F=Fees |
| VOB134 | Certified PropertyMaintenance Technician with EPA Certification | 85 | Textbook provided in class. | $1399 T-$420/F-$979 |
Career Coach
Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more. View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA. Explore career and training opportunities at https://ccbcmd.emsicc.com/.
Program Contact Information
Coordinator: David Frey | dfrey@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-2793 | Dundalk STAT 110
Administrative Assistant: TBA
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