EXPECT OPPORTUNITY.
Expect opportunity
In Minnesota, about 17,776 building maintenance workers are employed in what is considered a large occupation. Check out our program website! www.rctc.edu/program/bum
BUILDING UTILITIES MECHANIC ABOUT THE PROGRAM
A Building Utilities Mechanic is trained in the areas of welding, boiler operation, electricity, plumbing, residential and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, pneumatics, heating and cooling controls, and computerized energy management systems. A Building Utilities Mechanic is responsible for operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment found in commercial buildings.
Expect Excellence
After initial training, students may take the state examination for a special steam engineer’s license. After completion of the second year, students who qualify may take the state examination for second class “A” steam engineer’s license and/or refrigeration certification.
As Easy as 1, 2, 3, 4...
The Building Utilities Mechanic major is four semesters in length. Students can start the program in either fall or spring semesters. Upon completion of the second semester, students are
placed with a co-op training sponsor to gain hands-on work experience for two days a week throughout the third and fourth semesters.
Expect opportunity
Graduates of the Building Utilities Mechanic major start in various maintenance areas including power plants, hotels, hospitals, education, waste to energy, entertainment, manufacturing, processing and industrial facilities. Graduates are employed as service technicians in the heating/ventilation/air conditioning (H.V.A.C.) field and building trades. Several graduates are self-employed in the H.V.A.C. and refrigeration field. In Minnesota, about 17,776 building maintenance workers are employed in what is considered a large occupation. Major employers include: property management firms; federal, state and local government agencies; colleges, universities and schools and hospitals. Nationally, employment projections are 10.1 percent through 2016. In the state of Minnesota, employment projections are 9.7 percent through 2016.
What our graduates say
“The RCTC Building Utilities Mechanic Program is a very dynamic and comprehensive course. The instructors continuously strive to keep up with the rapidly advancing related technologies. The information offered can direct the student into a variety of industrial and/or technical careers.” - Jay Button Rochester Public Utilities Measures and Controls Supervisor RCTC B.U.M. Graduate “Instructors skillfully combine classroom instruction with hands-on training.” - Steve Sward RCTC B.U.M. Graduate
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Thousands of people visit our campus each year. You should too! www.rctc.edu/previewday or 507.285.7557 or 1.800.247.1296
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Expect the Unexpected.
www.rctc.edu/program/BUM
BUILDING UTILITIES MECHANIC The Building Utilities Mechanic Program faculty will provide coursework and hands-on learning opportunities to assist the student’s goal of obtaining and maintaining employment in their field.
Instructors who make a difference
To find out more about this career option, contact one of the Building Utilities Mechanic instructors. We are here to help you meet your career goals. Dave Lexvold............................................... 507-292-5104 Tom Soltau................................................... 507-280-3130 Warren Beighley.......................................... 507-280-3143 Rick Yankowiak............................................ 507-529-2705
More Info? Rochester Community and Technical College Building Utilities Mechanic Program 851 30th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN 55904 Welcome Center 507.285.7557 www.rctc.edu PROGRAM WEBSITE
www.rctc.edu/program/bum
Get there. 851 30th Avenue SE Rochester, MN 55904 507.285.7557 or 1.800.247.1296 TTY Relay # 1.800.627.3529 www.rctc.edu www.rctc.edu/social facebook.com/MyRCTC
Expect more at RCTC. RCTC is a Member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, a University Center Rochester Partner and an equal opportunity employer/ educator.