Building & Grounds Maintenance

Special needs students in the Building & Grounds Maintenance program at the Schoharie campus prepare for a range of employment opportunities. The houses, apartment buildings, offices, schools, hospitals, hotels, stores, parks, athletic fields and college campuses we use every day have one thing in common: They all must be maintained. Building & Grounds Maintenance students are exposed to a wide variety of skills and are prepared for employment or further education.

Students develop skills in eight areas: electricity, plumbing, carpentry, welding, landscaping, equipment maintenance and repair, blueprint reading, and janitorial duties. Students work on individual and group projects, and the program is designed to teach important concepts such as responsibility, teamwork, proper workplace behavior, quality and customer service.

Career Possibilities:
Carpenter's assistant/construction laborer
Plumber's assistant
Maintenance worker
Custodian/janitor
Electrician's assistant
Welder's helper
Groundskeeping/landscaping worker
Apartment building superintendent

Units of Study:
Hand and power tools
Carpentry
Basic electricity
Basic plumbing
Masonry overview
Groundskeeping
Welding
Custodial skills
Equipment repair and maintenance
Blueprint reading

Post-Secondary Education:
Students completing this program may continue their studies in the Construction Technology program at the Career & Technical School or, if they have completed high school, continue learning through the BOCES Adult Education division or community college.