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Build a career keeping modern facilities running at peak performance with our Facilities Maintenance Engineer program. As today’s buildings rely on complex, integrated systems, skilled technicians are in high demand—and this hands-on program prepares you to meet that need. You’ll gain practical experience across a wide range of disciplines, including electrical systems, HVAC and ventilation, boiler operation, plumbing, automation, and programmable logic controls, along with essential skills like welding, blueprint reading, and machine maintenance. Designed to prepare you for roles such as maintenance technician, building engineer, and facilities specialist, the program also supports certification pathways, including Class IV and Class V boiler operator credentials. With strong employer partnerships and real-world training, Bates equips you with the skills and connections to step directly into a stable, high-demand career in facilities maintenance.
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Program Information
Degrees & Certificates:
- AAS: Facilities Maintenance Engineer
- Certificate of Competency: Building Care and Maintenance
- Certificate of Training: Multiple Options
- CIP: 46.0401
Program Lengths:
- AAS program degree length: 6 Quarters
- Certificate of Competency: 3-4 Quarters
- Certificate of Training: 1 Quarter
Location/Hours
South Campus
7:30AM - 4:00PM
Enrollment is open for all quarters.
Certifications and degrees available through this program:
- Facilities Maintenance Engineer AAS
- Building Care and Maintenance Certificate of Competency
- Maintenance Technician I and II Certification
- Building Care and Maintenance I and II Certification
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification
- EPA 608 Universal Certification
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates applying to become a Nonresidential Maintenance (07) Specialty Electrician are eligible for up to 700 hours of work experience credit. Graduates must hold an active electrical training certificate through attendance of the program.
Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.
Boiler Operations - Certificate of Training
- 1 quarter Certificate of Training
Maintenance Technician II - Certificate of Training
- 1 quarter Certificate of Training
Maintenance Technician I - Certificate of Training
- 1 quarter Certificate of Training
Building Care and Maintenance II - Certificate of Training
- 1 quarter Certificate of Training
Building Care and Maintenance I - Certificate of Training
- 1 quarter Certificate of Training
Apartment Maintenance Technician II - Certificate of Training
This certificate will provide students with a 2nd tier level of skills for apartment maintenance technicians. It requires some previous education or experience in the field, and builds off the Apartment Maintenance Technician I certificate, but can be taken without first taking level 1 based on industry experience. It is meant as professional development and additional training for maintenance staff already working in the field or who have past experience and want to up-skill.
Students will learn about the maintenance and upkeep of residential buildings, as well as wiring and electrical fixtures of residential and multi-family homes. Basic tool safety, electrical safety, irrigation system, grounds keeping, and low voltage electrical system installation and repair are also covered. Students will learn basic computer skills and familiarize themselves with the Microsoft Office Suite for use in the maintenance industry, as well as an introduction to computerized maintenance management and ticketing systems.
Apartment Maintenance Technician I - Certificate of Training
This certificate will provide students with the skills necessary for entry level employment as an apartment maintenance technician. Students will learn about the basic construction and composition of buildings, how to read prints and plans, and how to carry out basic building interior and exterior repairs with an emphasis on residential and multi-family homes. Basic tool safety, construction safety, and plumbing system installation and repair are also covered.
Building Care and Maintenance - Certificate of Competency (68 Credits)
- 3 quarter Certificate of Completion
,,Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Associate in Applied Science (120 Credits)
- 6 quarter AAS
- Enrollment point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- This program is primarily face-to-face with some hybrid, and web-enhanced courses. Please see course details for more information.
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Tuition and Fees
At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.
See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.