ENVC 133 - Facilities Maintenance Fundamentals

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 44
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to facilities maintenance including basic grounds maintenance, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry fundamentals. Includes sediment and erosion control measures for construction sites.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Perform basic building evaluations concerning maintenance needs and prioritization.
Perform basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs.
Perform basic grounds maintenance for park or recreational facilities.
Identify noxious weeds and create an eradication schedule.
Document maintenance requirements and their activities, costs, and time.

Course Contents

Wood structure evaluation and basic carpentry repair techniques.
Electrical trouble shooting and repair.
Trouble shooting and integrity evaluation of basic building plumbing.
Basic plumbing repair and maintenance.
Basic grounds maintenance, including pruning.
Record keeping of facilities maintenance activities.

Instructional Units: 5.5