Residential Building Maintenance

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 46.0401

The mission of the Residential Building Maintenance program is to prepare students to apply technical knowledge and skills to keep a building functioning and to service a variety of structures. Building maintenance workers have opportunities for employment in the repair/maintenance of residential and commercial building such as homes, apartments, schools, or government buildings.

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,761.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,542.74Show more

Format

In-Person

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

Program Pathway to Industrial ManagementFrom The University of Tennessee

Program Details

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Residential Building Maintenance

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll

DiplomaNon-degreeCIP: 46.0401

Duration

12 Months

Credits

35 credits

Cost

Total Tuition/Fees $4,761.00 Textbook/Supplies Cost $1,542.74Show more

Format

In-Person

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringCoordinationReading ComprehensionTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringRepairingTroubleshootingManagement of Personnel ResourcesSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingQuality Control AnalysisActive LearningInstallationOperation and ControlEquipment MaintenanceInstructing

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceBuilding and ConstructionMechanicalAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and SecurityEnglish LanguageMathematicsDesignEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsProduction and ProcessingLaw and GovernmentPersonnel and Human ResourcesEngineering and TechnologyTelecommunications

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityOral ExpressionInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionTrunk StrengthExtent FlexibilityVisualizationFinger DexterityWritten ExpressionSpeech ClaritySpeech RecognitionCategory FlexibilityMultilimb CoordinationGross Body EquilibriumVisual Color DiscriminationStatic StrengthGross Body CoordinationControl PrecisionFluency of IdeasFar Vision

Tasks

Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during painting.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine work requiremen
Apply paint, stain, varnish, enamel, or other finishes to equipment, buildings, bridges, or other st
Clean tools and equipment, such as brushes and rollers.
Hang wallpaper.
Read blueprints or other specifications to determine methods of installation, work procedures, or ma
Measure and mark surfaces to lay out work, according to blueprints or drawings, using tape measures,
Fit and fasten wallboard or drywall into position on wood or metal frameworks, using glue, nails, or
Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, rep
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or
Use drones for inspecting roofs, gutters, and other hard-to-reach areas of buildings.
Plan and coordinate installations of photovoltaic (PV) solar and solar thermal systems to ensure con
Supervise solar installers, technicians, and subcontractors for solar installation projects to ensur
Estimate materials, equipment, and personnel needed for residential or commercial solar installation
Inspect work progress, equipment, or construction sites to verify safety or to ensure that specifica
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedure
Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
Supervise in-house services, such as laundries, maintenance and repair, dry cleaning, or valet servi
Select the most suitable cleaning materials for different types of linens, furniture, flooring, and
Advise managers, desk clerks, or admitting personnel of rooms ready for occupancy.
Develop budgets for security operations.
Identify, investigate, or resolve security breaches.
Plan, direct, or coordinate security activities to safeguard company employees, guests, or others on
Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems.
Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities mee
Plan, create, and manage budgets for contracts, equipment, and supplies.
Review and approve payroll for employees.
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment,
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the main
Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configur
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic
Install, maintain, or repair security systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following bluepr
Mount and fasten control panels, door and window contacts, sensors, or video cameras, and attach ele
Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details, such as the causes and consequences of false

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareData base user interface and query softwareProject management softwareFacilities management softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDocument management softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareOffice suite softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareAccounting softwareSpreadsheet softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareIndustrial control softwareWord processing softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareOperating system softwareGeographic information systemInventory management softwareMaterials requirements planning logistics and supply chain softwareElectronic mail softwareCommunications server softwareDesktop publishing softwareHuman resources softwareVideo creation and editing softwarePlatform interconnectivity software

Tools

Aerial liftsAir compressorsAirless spray equipmentBlow torchesBosun chairsBucket trucksCaulking gunsChippersChipping hammersCircle cuttersCombing toolsConventional spray equipmentDesktop computersDisk sandersDrywall axesAdhesive gunsAutomatic taping toolsBox beam levelsBullnose trowelsChalk linesChop sawsCorner knivesCrowhead hammersDrywall T-squaresDrywall hammersDrywall hatchetsDrywall jacksAdjustable roof bracketsAngle knivesAxes

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsRelationshipsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

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