Facilities Technician

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

The Facilities Technician Short Certificate is a 29-credit-hour program preparing students to maintain facilities including residential and commercial buildings. Coursework includes Construction Materials and Methods, Construction Safety, Fundamentals of Gas Heating Systems, Principles of Electricity for HVACR, Residential Air Conditioning, Basic Construction Print Reading, Interior and Exterior Finishes, Commercial/Industrial Wiring I, Plumbing Applications, and Plumbing Codes.

Credits

29 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

CMT 101Construction Materials and Methods

3 cr

ACR 119Fundamentals of Gas Heating Systems

3 cr

ACR 121Principles of Electricity for HVACR

3 cr

ACR 132Residential Air Conditioning

3 cr

BUC 113Basic Construction Print Reading

3 cr

BUC 131Interior and Exterior Finishes

3 cr

ELT 118Commercial/Industrial Wiring I

3 cr

PLB 112Plumbing Applications

3 cr

PLB 117Plumbing Codes

3 cr

Program Details

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Facilities Technician

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

Credits

29 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

RepairingTroubleshootingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingOperations MonitoringActive LearningMonitoringQuality Control AnalysisActive ListeningSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingEquipment MaintenanceInstallationReading ComprehensionCoordination

Knowledge

MechanicalBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServiceDesignEnglish LanguageProduction and ProcessingEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsAdministration and Management

Abilities

Near VisionProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityInductive ReasoningInformation OrderingVisualizationVisual Color DiscriminationOral ExpressionControl PrecisionExtent FlexibilityTrunk StrengthFar VisionCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, rep
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or
Use drones for inspecting roofs, gutters, and other hard-to-reach areas of buildings.
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the main
Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configur
Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure
Place conduit, pipes, or tubing, inside designated partitions, walls, or other concealed areas, and
Work from ladders, scaffolds, or roofs to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring, equipment,
Shut off steam, water, or other gases or liquids from pipe sections, using valve keys or wrenches.
Install underground storm, sanitary, or water piping systems, extending piping as needed to connect
Assemble pipe sections, tubing, or fittings, using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareFacilities management softwareData base user interface and query softwareDocument management softwareIndustrial control softwareWord processing softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareOperating system softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareProject management softwareAccounting software

Tools

Adjustable crescent wrenchesAdjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable slip lock nut wrenchesAdjustable widemouth pliersAir compressorsAllen wrenchesAugersBall peen hammersBasin wrenchesBearing pullersBiscuit joinersBlock and tackle equipmentBrazing equipmentBubble levelsCaulking guns4-wire resistance sensorsAcetylene torchesAdjustable wrenchesAir flow hoodsAir flow sensorsAir velocity metersAir volume test equipmentAlternating current AC line splittersAmmetersAnemometersAutoranging metersAwlsAutomatic insulation strippersBackhoesBandsaws

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Preventive maintenance checklists — complete under direct supervision by inspecting drives, belts, and fluid levels on facility equipment.
Hand tools and basic power tools — identify and use correctly when performing simple repairs on building structures under technician guidance.
Filters and consumable parts — replace following written procedures and manufacturer schedules in a commercial or industrial facility.
Machinery and equipment — observe and report unusual sounds, vibrations, or visual signs of malfunction during assigned rounds.
Parts catalogs and supplier listings — locate and record required part numbers under supervision when assisting with stock replenishment.
Repair manuals and equipment diagrams — read and reference with guidance to support basic troubleshooting tasks on common machinery.
Safety protocols and lockout/tagout procedures — follow precisely before beginning any maintenance or repair activity on energized equipment.
Plumbing fixtures and basic pipe fittings — assist in inspecting and tightening connections under direction in a building maintenance setting.
Work orders and maintenance logs — complete accurately using facility management software with oversight from a senior technician.
Electrical and electronic testing devices — handle safely and apply under supervision when supporting simple wiring inspection tasks.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

CMT 101Construction Materials and Methods

3 cr

ACR 119Fundamentals of Gas Heating Systems

3 cr

ACR 121Principles of Electricity for HVACR

3 cr

ACR 132Residential Air Conditioning

3 cr

BUC 113Basic Construction Print Reading

3 cr

BUC 131Interior and Exterior Finishes

3 cr

ELT 118Commercial/Industrial Wiring I

3 cr

PLB 112Plumbing Applications

3 cr

PLB 117Plumbing Codes

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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