What Can I Do With A Major In Building Maintenance Engineering?

Introduction

Building Maintenance Engineers operate and maintain a variety of buildings. They are knowledgeable in Heating and Air Conditioning, Electrical, Plumbing, and Building Component systems. They operate and work on heat pumps; air conditioners; humidifiers; compressors; cooling towers; thermostats; hot water and steam boilers; ice machines; gas, fuel-oil, and electric furnaces.

Engineers replace heaters, lights, switches, motors, relays, contactors, motor starters, capacitors, ballasts, timers, breakers, transformers, GFCI's, and receptacles. They also repair or replace sinks, bathtubs, showers, toilets, faucets, water heaters, dish washers, valves, piping, meters, fittings, pumps, venting, and traps.

Maintenance personnel repair or replace roofs, floors, drywall, windows, doors, siding, paint, ceilings, paneling, cabinets, insulation, vapor barriers, trim, furniture, concrete, foundations, stairs, and ventilation systems. They maintain lawns, pools, hot tubs, ground covers, trees, shrubs, and have a basic knowledge of water chemistry. They also are familiar with techniques and chemicals used in building cleaning. Personnel are responsible for water and energy conservation, as well as air and water quality. They are extensively involved in preventive maintenance.

Engineers are able to take the Montana State Low Pressure Boiler exam after 40 hours of actually working on a boiler. They also have the option of taking the EPA National Refrigeration Certification exam. This is the only Building Maintenance program in Montana.


A Sample of Related Occupations

Related Occupations Related Occupations Related Occupations
Heating and Air Conditioning Technician Sales: HVAC, Carpentry, Plumbing, and Electrical Warehouse: HVAC, Carpentry, Plumbing and Electrical
Cabinet Maker Electrician Roofer
Construction Worker Carpenter Plumber
   
 

Types of Employers
Private and Non-profit Organizations
 

Hospitals

Schools

Airports

Hotels

Motels

Rental Agencies

Rest Homes

Manufactures

Retail Stores

Warehouses

Country Clubs

Health Clubs

Construction

Newspapers

Churches

Theaters

Shopping Malls

Banks

Restaurants

Equipment Sales

Conference Centers

Dude Ranches

Prisons

Cemeteries

Railroads

Utilities

   
Government Agencies
 

Federal Government

State Government

County Government

City Government

Post Office

Universities

National Parks Service

Military

Aerial Fire Depot

Fish and Wildlife Service

Forest Service

Highway Department

Parks and Pools


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