Get hands-on experience performing a wide range of maintenance, troubleshooting and repair work. From basic wiring to plumbing, carpentry to welding, this program can teach you everything you need to know to work in facility support and maintenance.
If you have natural talent for solving problems, enjoy working with your hands and want a job where every day is different, a career as a maintenance technician could be right for you.
Program Length: Approximately 9 months
Program Type: Diploma
Format: On-campus
Total Clock Hours: 720
Job Outlook: 68,600 New Jobs by 2035*
Even the best-built structures need regular maintenance and upkeep to stay safe and operational. Maintenance technicians are responsible for overseeing a building’s electrical, plumbing, HVAC and structural integrity.
This program will give you hands-on training in a wide range of maintenance skills and prepare you for entry-level facility support property maintenance roles.
You’ll learn to troubleshoot, maintain and repair things like HVAC systems, mechanical controls and motors, do basic electrical wiring and plumbing, and perform simple welding tasks. You will also be mentored throughout the program by instructors with real-world experience, as you learn important job-finding and retention skills.
Maintenance technicians keep buildings, equipment and systems running smoothly. You’ll inspect, repair and perform maintenance on things like HVAC units, electrical systems, plumbing and machinery. Whether you’re troubleshooting a broken motor or making sure a generator runs when it’s needed, your work keeps operations safe and efficient.
You can work in all kinds of places, including apartment complexes, hospitals, schools, factories, office buildings and industrial sites.
Approximately 9 months
Look for a school that’s accredited and offers hands-on training with real tools and systems. Make sure it fits your schedule, especially if you’re balancing work or family, and check what kind of support they offer, like tutoring or help with job placement.
As a graduate of this program, you’ll be prepared for entry-level employment as a Maintenance Technician. Places who hire maintenance professionals include:
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 1,621,800 maintenance tech jobs in 2025, a number that is expected to grow by 68,600 by 2035.*
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