Careers in Facilities Maintenance

The facilities maintenance technician installs, maintains and repairs HVAC/R and other equipment and systems where environmental quality is essential to the success of the company.

What will I do on the job?

• Determine problems in facilities systems
• Perform corrective maintenance
• Perform preventative maintenance
• Install facilities systems
• Operate facilities systems for optimum performance

What skills will I use?

• Analytical thinking
• Troubleshooting
• Effective written, verbal and electronic communications
• Organizational skills
• Computer applications

How much can I earn?

The average annual wage after completing the program is $33,090.

Who will hire me?

• Hi-tech industries such as Intel and Siltronic
• Public utilities such as PGE and Northwest Natural Gas
• Hospitals such as OHSU and Kaiser Permanente
• Building management companies