Begin an Exciting Career in Facilities Maintenance!
If you’re looking for a hands-on career that offers the opportunity to work on new tasks each day, our online Facilities Maintenance Technician Training could be the perfect fit for you.
In-Demand Skills
Penn Foster's Facilities Maintenance program provides you with the real job skills that employers are looking for, giving you a leg up as you start your career.
Study When You Want
Our program is made for the working learner. The program's flexibility allows you to learn at home or on your break through our online, mobile-friendly student portal 24/7.
Support When You Need It
You're guided with enhanced support from Certified Instructors and Student Success Advocates - all working to help you succeed in your training program.
Career at a Glance
What You Will Learn
- Industrial workplace safety procedures that are essential to working in a variety of settings, as well as a foundational understanding of the tools and equipment commonly used in the field.
- Basic skills that are relevant to a number of trades, including plumbing, construction, HVAC, and electrical.
- How to interpret the information on different types of prints, drawings, and schematics that are used on the job.
- Various preventative maintenance techniques for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
Explore Your Opportunity
Career Discovery
Learn about various aspects of a career in Facilities Maintenance, such as a day in the life, typical jobs, required skills, and more.
Program Outline
Explore the specific skills you'll learn and lessons you'll complete in the Penn Foster program by reading through the syllabus.
Hear from our Alumni
"I love being able to learn at my own pace, on my own time. This made it easier to work around a busy schedule."
- Brooklyn D., 2024 Penn Foster Graduate
Your Success is Our Mission
That's why Penn Foster and Guild have partnered to provide you access to the best education possible in your pursuit of beginning a career in Facilities Maintenance. With over 125 years of experience and over 3,000 courses, Penn Foster is uniquely positioned to help you set yourself apart as you begin your career journey.
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "General Maintenance and Repair Workers." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed May 8, 2024.
Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
