Special Admissions Program (Counselor Recommendation Only)
BUILDING SERVICES & GROUND MAINTENANCE
Skills Outside Lawn Care • Edging • Leaf blowing • Push mower operation • Weed eating Building Care • Chemical safety and care • Floor care and cleaning • Mechanical floor machine operations • Wall care and cleaning
Building Maintenance • Basic drywall installation and repair • Basic electrical wiring and fixture repair • Basic plumbing repair • Operation of small power tools External Building Care • Small utility vehicle operation • Tow motor training and certification • Zero-turn mower operation
Career Options Carpenter’s helper Electrician’s helper General custodial worker General ground keeping Lawn maintenance Light maintenance worker Plumber’s helper
Future Opportunities with Further Education Custodial Supervisor Lawn Care Supervisor Maintenance Engineer Property Manager Salesperson
High School Junior Credit Building Services & Ground Maintenance: 3.0 Technology: .5
High School Senior Credit Building Services & Ground Maintenance: 3.0
Do you enjoy making repairs around the house? Do you have an interest in maintenance? If so, the Building Services & Ground Maintenance program might be a perfect fit. Building Services & Ground Maintenance is a multi-skill program that teaches the fundamentals of building and ground maintenance. Instruction will emphasize the skills necessary for you to be competitive for employment in this industry. You will be trained in the basics of carpentry, electricity, plumbing, drywall installation, custodial services, lawn care, lawn equipment operation and other power tools. In addition, you will practice safe work habits and learn job site procedures.
Certifications Forklift Operator License (5-year) OSHA 10-Hour
“In this program I can learn new skills, and it makes me more employable.” Jacob Colona, Berea-Midpark High School
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