This course provides an in-depth exploration of the fundamental systems that make up residential buildings and the maintenance practices necessary to ensure their longevity and efficiency. Participants will gain practical knowledge and skills in understanding, diagnosing, and addressing common issues related to residential building systems.

At the end of the training, participants will be able to have:

• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance issues
• The ability to develop a maintenance plan

Content

• Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Elevators
• Roofs
• Facades
• Energy and water conservation
• Lighting
• Telecommunications
• Security
• Maintenance and equipment rooms
• Discuss custodial services
• Preventive, corrective, and deferred maintenance
• Warranties
• Purchasing and job specifications
• Mold and mildew control
• Pest control
• Rubbish and recycling
• Lobbies
• Furnishings
• Egress and signage
• Fire safety
• Inspection checklists
• Outside contractors
• Service contracts
• Supplies and equipment.

Training Methodology

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.