Property Operations & Facilities Maintenance

Modern buildings depend on skilled professionals who can keep critical systems operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. The Property Operations & Facilities Maintenance program at Jennings O’Neil Career Academy is a comprehensive, hands-on training program designed to prepare students for careers in residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and government facilities. Students develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to inspect, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot building systems while learning industry safety standards, preventive maintenance practices, and customer service excellence.

Property Operations & Facilities Maintenance Technician Program

If you are interested in launching a career in facilities maintenance, property management, or building operations, this program is for you. Through a combination of classroom instruction and 85% hands-on training, students gain real-world experience working with the tools, equipment, and systems commonly found in today’s facilities.

Training includes preventive maintenance, work order management, building inspections, basic electrical systems, plumbing repairs, carpentry, drywall repair, painting, flooring, appliance maintenance, lock and door hardware, lighting systems, landscaping basics, safety procedures, inventory management, and professional customer service.

A major emphasis is placed on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems. Students learn HVAC fundamentals including system components, preventive maintenance, filter replacement, thermostat operation, airflow principles, refrigerant safety awareness, troubleshooting techniques, and routine maintenance procedures that improve equipment performance and energy efficiency.

Throughout the program, students perform hands-on maintenance tasks in simulated residential and commercial environments, preparing them to confidently perform job responsibilities on day one.

HVAC Maintenance & Building Systems

Students receive practical training in:

• HVAC system fundamentals
• Heating and cooling system maintenance
• Air filtration systems
• Thermostats and controls
• Airflow and ventilation
• Condensate drain maintenance
• Preventive HVAC inspections
• Indoor air quality basics
• Energy efficiency practices
• Equipment troubleshooting
• OSHA safety procedures
• Tool identification and usage

Building Maintenance Skills

Students also develop proficiency in:

• Preventive maintenance programs
• Property inspections
• Basic electrical repairs
• Plumbing maintenance
• Drywall repair
• Painting and finishing
• Carpentry repairs
• Door and lock installation
• Appliance troubleshooting
• Lighting replacement and repair
• Flooring maintenance
• Exterior property maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Work order documentation
• Customer service and professionalism

Program Details

This program is ideal for individuals 17 years of age and older.

Program delivery occurs at an accelerated pace, making it attractive for workforce development participants, career changers, veterans, re-entry programs, and employers seeking employee training.

• Classes are held in person.
• Students may self-enroll or be referred by workforce partners.
• Maximum class size: 20 students.
• Financial assistance may be available through eligible workforce funding programs.

Program Duration

300 Hours

The curriculum combines classroom instruction, laboratory activities, and extensive hands-on practical training to prepare graduates for immediate employment in the facilities maintenance industry.

Industry Preparation

Throughout the program, students receive instruction aligned with industry best practices and workplace expectations. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions including:

• Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Property Maintenance Technician
• Apartment Maintenance Technician
• Building Maintenance Technician
• Commercial Maintenance Technician
• Hotel Maintenance Technician
• Facilities Operations Technician
• Maintenance Assistant
• Building Engineer Trainee
• Property Operations Technician

Students also gain the foundational skills needed to pursue additional certifications in HVAC, OSHA Safety, EPA Refrigerant Handling, building operations, and specialized maintenance trades.

Transform Your Passion into a Profession

Graduates of the Jennings O’Neil Career Academy Property Operations & Facilities Maintenance Program are prepared to enter one of the nation’s fastest-growing skilled trades industries. Every apartment community, hospital, school, office building, hotel, warehouse, and industrial facility depends on qualified maintenance professionals to keep buildings safe, comfortable, and operating efficiently. With extensive hands-on experience and practical job-ready skills, graduates are equipped to begin rewarding careers with excellent opportunities for advancement into supervisory, facilities management, and specialized technical roles.

Apply Today

If you are ready to build a career in a high-demand industry where every day brings new challenges and opportunities, the Property Operations & Facilities Maintenance Program at Jennings O’Neil Career Academy can prepare you for success. Gain the skills employers are looking for and begin your journey toward a stable, rewarding career maintaining the buildings and infrastructure that keep our communities running.