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PROGRAMS | CONSTRUCTION

BUILDING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

This instructional program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills in the maintenance and repair of residential, office, apartment, and other commercial buildings.

The instruction includes the basics of carpentry, millwork, plumbing, glazing, electricity, plastering, welding, minor sheet metal, concreting, bricklaying, tile setting, hardware usage, heating, ventilation, waterproofing, roofing, and record keeping. Building & Property maintenance is an ideal program for students who possess an inquisitive nature, enjoy varied tasks, and being physically active. Students are prepared for entry-level work or post-secondary education.

Recommended Scope and Sequence This link will connect you to the scope and sequence which lists the recommended high school and postsecondary courses for students in this program of study. This information will be valuable when scheduling courses or investigating postsecondary options. It is recommended that students take the highest level academics possible in order to take full advantage of their program. These rigorous academics will provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education without remediation and provide a student with the general knowledge necessary for the industry.

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Potential Earnings
Click here to access the O*Net website. Once online, click "Crosswalk Search" and go to Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) and enter either the below SOC code or job title in the search box and click "go", this will bring up the matching job titles. Click on the job title to view information about that job.

Job Titles
13-1051   Cost Estimator

47-2061   Construction Laborers
47-2152   Plumbers, Pipefitters and Steamfitters
47-3012   Helpers -- Carpenters
47-3013   Helpers -- Electricians
49-9042   Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
49-9098   Helpers -- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
             Workers
51-4121   Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Articulation Agreements
Pennsylvania College of Technology

Student Certifications
NOCTI – National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification 
         *  Building Trades Maintenance
OSHA - Safety Certification
PBA - Pennsylvania Builders Association 

Accreditations
PBA - Pennsylvania Builders Association

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INSTRUCTOR

Mark Hotlzman

Mr. Mark Holtzman

Date of hire: September 2010

Biography
I am a life-long resident of Berks County. I began my career in the construction and maintenance field when I was a senior in high school. I have held jobs in this field from laborer to general manager.   My wife and I live in the Reading area with our English bulldog named Boogie.

Education
Working towards Vocational Teaching Certification, Temple University
Millersville University General Industrial Technology.

Certifications
OSHA 30 Construction Safety

Experience
I have worked for companies specializing in all areas of building construction including construction or maintenance/repair of residential, commercial, industrial and correctional facilities. 

 

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