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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 and scheduling
  • Develop a training program in various media formats or 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

Available at:
City

Pre-Admission Recommendations:
2 years Math

Recommended H.S. Courses And/Or Experiences:
Drafting/CAD Business Courses, Shop Courses, Building Trade

Career Opportunities/Further Education:
Facilities Manager, Director of Building Services, Building Automation Control Technician, Sales of Products & Service, Building Inspector, Building Mechanic

 

Did You Know?

A significant number of courses have been renumbered as part of the State University of New York's policies which promote student mobility, through transfer of academic credit, to other SUNY institutions. All courses should be numbered at the 100-200 levels. The Listing Reference contains both the old and new numbers which should aid students in their choice of courses.

 

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