This course is designed to equip participants with essential skills for success in Building and Property Maintenance, integrating technical competencies with critical soft skills that enhance employability. Students will develop professional capabilities in effective communication, interpersonal relationships, conflict resolution, critical thinking, collaboration, and career readiness.
Alongside foundational skills, the course offers hands-on training in:
Topical areas of study include: • Carpentry basics • Framing wood and steel partitions • Tools commonly used in the plumbing trade • Paints and painting basics • Hanging, repairing, and finishing drywall • Paint application tools and methods • Installation of pre-hung doors and windows • Plumbing safety • Record-keeping requirements • Requirements for chemical storage/usage • Preventive maintenance plans • Appliance repair • Water softeners • Maintenance scheduling and budgeting • Basic ADA requirements • Safety and liability issues • Water analysis and testing (e.g., swimming pools) • Smart building automation • Drainage, soil erosion, and plant health identification
Ivy Tech Hamilton County
300 N 17th Street
Noblesville,
IN 46060
Hybrid, Instructor-Led
Contact: Terry Cortese,
317-916-7663, tcortese1@ivytech.edu
Costs may vary by location given differences in the cost of supplies and class provider.