Erie Community College, State University of New York

BUILDING MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE

Program Competencies

Upon graduation with an associate in occupational studies degree in Building Management and Maintenance, the graduate will be able to:

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot building mechanical systems (HVAC, electrical, power distribution, plumbing, etc)
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot structural systems
• Develop operational forms for a facility
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedure (S.O.P.) Manual
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance program(s)
• Estimate labor, material, and equipment for the maintenance function
• Manage a project, renovation, or remodeling for a facility
• Perform an energy audit and make recommendations for cost effective retrofits
• Supervise the maintenance function—personnel, work,load balancing, problem solving, scheduling
• Develop a training program in various media formats for subordinates
• Interpret and use financial and legal documents
• Demonstrate communication skills through an extensive, multi-format presentation—video, oral, written
• Interpret residential and commercial blueprints
• Understand dynamics of management—human resources productivity, corrective action, cognitive/psychomotive
• Be aware of day-to-day operational considerations