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Starting in Fall 2023
Property Maintenance and Construction prepares students for career paths and employment
opportunities in the construction industry through technical knowledge and skills in building, repair,
and general maintenance of residential buildings and other structures. The program provides instruction
in many of the construction trades, including: structural carpentry, finish carpentry, millwork, plumbing,
electricity, masonry, concrete, tile setting, installing hardware, heating, ventilation, waterproofing,
roofing, siding, drywall, painting, regular tool and machine maintenance, environmental control
systems, and record keeping. Students learn to use hand and power tools, construction materials,
estimating, blueprint reading, and construction safety. Graduates of this program are prepared for
employment in construction fields or may pursue specialized training through an apprenticeship and/or
postsecondary education.
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Task List
What you will learn
Safety
Building and Property Maintenance
Carpentry and Repairs
Portable Power Tools
Table Saws
Drill Presses
Compound Miter Saws
Bench Grinders
Tool and Machine Maintenance
Structural Floors
Roofs
Stairs and Staircases
Doors and Windows
Interior Walls
Exterior Walls
Masonry Skills
Concrete
Floor and Wall Tile
Residential Electrical Circuits
Residential Plumbing Systems
Finishing Materials
Portable Circular Saws
Environmental Control Systems
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Physical Criteria
Manual dexterity
Heavy lifting/carrying
Strong eye/hand coordinator
Physical stamina/strength
Pushing/pulling
Good depth and color perception
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Industry Certifications
Possible certifications students may earn
American Ladder Institute Safety Training
S/P2 Construction
OSHA 10 Hour Safety
PBA Skills Certificate
Residential Construction Academy National Registry
NOCTI - Building/Property Maintenance PA
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Career/College
Career possibilities
Building Maintenance Repairer
Sheet Metal Worker
Construction and Building Inspector
Building Supervisor
Building Trades Instructor
Construction Supervisor
Maintenance Supervisor
Brick Mason/Block Mason
Plumber
Carpenter
Welder
Electrician