Summary:

The Building Maintenance and Management program prepares students to assume key positions in fields of facility operations and property management.
There is a great need for highly-trained individuals to operate, manage and maintain various kinds of facilities both locally and nationally.
The curriculum is unique in proving this technical and managerial training.
The student will gain knowledge in the following areas:
- operation of a building’s mechanical system
- overview of the building trades
- managerial/supervisory skills and business practices.

Our program aims to develop skills which are needed for planning, scheduling and controlling the efficient operation and repair of state-of-the-art equipment and buildings.
The facilities operations and property management fields will require a thorough understanding of the construction and maintenance process.
The curriculum provides hands-on activities to augment and complete the education of the student.

Objectives:

Operate, maintain & troubleshoot building mechanical systems (HVAC, Electrical, Power Distribution, Plumbing, etc.) and structural systems.
Develop operational forms of a facility.
Demonstrate knowledge of multiple trades, tool usage, and safety procedures.
Develop and implement Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) manual.
Develop and implement preventive maintenance program(s).
Estimate labor, material and equipment for the maintenance function.
Manage a project; renovation, or remodeling for a facility.
Perform an energy audit and make recommendations for cost effective retrofits.
Supervise the maintenance and function-personnel, work, load, balancing, problem solving and scheduling.
Develop a training program in various media formats or subordinates.
Interpret and use financial and legal documents.

Orleans/Niagara BOCES

Building Maintenance and Management