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.
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
47-2011 Boilermakers
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
NCCER - National Center for Construction Education and Research
OSHA - Safety Certification
PBA - Pennsylvania Builders Association
Accreditations
NCCER - National Center for Construction Education and Research
PBA - Pennsylvania Builders Association
INSTRUCTOR
Mr. David L. Keehn
Date of hire: August 1993
Certifications
Vocational Education II Teaching Certification, Temple University
Experience
I owned a machine shop and a building supply business. I also worked in the maintenance field before becoming a teacher.
Community service
I am involved with the Lions Club, a youth league, and a youth mentoring program. I am a community volunteer for student career awareness and student tutoring.
Message
This course covers a variety of skills required within the construction and manufacturing industries. It is difficult but rewarding. By completing the course of study, students will be able to find employment in a variety of careers. The opportunity also exists for students to pursue post-secondary programs.
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