Maintenance Technician
Program Overview
This program will introduce students to the safe practices, tools and equipment, chemical safety and uses, and skills required to enter building maintenance occupations. The student will also be provided the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills to safely operate tools associated with the landscaping maintenance industry and basic carpentry skills.
What You'll Learn
- Automotive Detailing
- Career Readiness
- Construction Math
- Custodial Safety Practices
- Custodial Services
- Facilities Grounds Keeper
- Floor Care Equipment
- General Construction Safety and First Aid
- Introduction to Auto Service
- Introduction to Carpentry
- Introduction to Cleaning Chemicals
- Introduction to Drywall/Drywall Basics
- Introduction to Electrical Safety and Electricity
- Introduction to Plumbing
- Introduction to Rest Room Maintenance
- Introduction to Welding
- Landscape Grounds Keeping
- Landscaping Design Process
- Landscaping Turf Management
- Preventive Maintenance for Horticulture Equipment
- Service Careers Engine Operations
- Service Careers Engine Systems
- Service Careers Life Skills
- Upholstery and Carpet Maintenance
- Workforce Staging
Certifications and Licenses
- ODCTE Competency Certification
*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Career Opportunities
- Carpentry Helper
- Building Maintenance
- Custodial Services
- Floor Care
- Garden Care
- Lawn care
- Small engine repair
- Riding mower maintenance
- Operation & Maintenance on Mowers
- Operation & Maintenance of Weed-eaters
For more information on occupations go to www.onetonline.org.
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 2 years (960 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 960 hours = $2,400Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
