Maintenance Technology Degree and Certificate Programs
Keep it running
Whether performed by a single employee or by hundreds of teams, it is those skilled
workers that keep the world running and are an important part of an organization's
vital operations
Nearly every organization from small businesses to the world's largest corporations
counts on maintenance workers/managers to create safe and sound facilities from which
to run their operations. Plants, offices, infrastructure, buildings and systems must
be constructed, installed, maintained and repaired. Consequently, there is always
high demand for trained technicians and maintenance workers.
With the right training, you can find employment in almost any industry. Skilled professionals
are called on to manage facilities, repair and maintain machines, mechanical equipment
and buildings, work on construction projects, plumbing, electrical and air-conditioning
and heating systems.
Harper offers individual classes, a series of skill-specific certificates and a degree
option that will position you for success and continued growth in this field.
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Earn a career-ready degree
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to prepare you for immediate entry into this career field. Coursework
in the AAS may also prepare you for to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To learn more, visit our Transfer Information page or see your advisor.
Jumpstart your career by learning new skills through a certificate program. Many of Harper's certificates are stackable to a degree program through
additional coursework.
Learn more about career outcomes for Harper's Maintenance Technology degree/certificate
programs. Each career profile offers a complete picture on the local job market, including
salaries, open positions, top local employers and more. To learn more, visit our Maintenance Technology Careers page.
Perform work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations
to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of a building in repair.
Duties may involve pipe fitting; HVAC maintenance; insulating; welding; machining;
carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and
balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs.
Core tasks:
Perform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking
fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actions.
Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
Repair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws,
drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical
or electronic testing devices.
Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels,
plumb bobs, or straightedges.
Paint walls, equipment, buildings, bridges, and other structural surfaces, using brushes,
rollers, and spray guns. May remove old paint to prepare surface prior to painting.
May mix colors or oils to obtain desired color or consistency.
Core tasks:
Cover surfaces with dropcloths or masking tape and paper to protect surfaces during
painting.
Fill cracks, holes, or joints with caulk, putty, plaster, or other fillers, using
caulking guns or putty knives.
Smooth surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, brushes, steel wool, or sanding machines.
Read work orders or receive instructions from supervisors or homeowners to determine
work requirements.
Quick facts:
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers
Help installation, maintenance, and repair workers in maintenance, parts replacement,
and repair of vehicles, industrial machinery, and electrical and electronic equipment.
Perform duties such as furnishing tools, materials, and supplies to other workers;
cleaning work area, machines, and tools; and holding materials or tools for other
workers.
Core tasks:
Examine and test machinery, equipment, components, and parts for defects to ensure
proper functioning.
Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments,
using hand or power tools.
Tend and observe equipment and machinery to verify efficient and safe operation.
Adjust, connect, or disconnect wiring, piping, tubing, and other parts, using hand
or power tools.
For more information about starting your college education at Harper, please contact
Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700 or fill out our request information form.
