Facilities Maintenance (programs are offered at NO COST to clients) NEW!

Through a combination of live, in-person instruction; online, self-paced learning; and hands-on activities, this course will prepare students for work in facilities maintenance, which can be a launching pad for a rewarding career in the building engineering, HVAC, construction, and/or electrical fields. Students will gain a basic understanding of residential and commercial construction, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical systems; and building upkeep such as cleaning, painting, and window and door maintenance.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Comfortability with physical labor and using hand and power tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to obtain a passing score on an assessment of basic computer literacy, math, and measurement skills
• Resident of Santa Clara County, San Benito County, or Santa Cruz County
• 18 years of age or older and interested in securing meaningful employment in automotive repair with opportunities for economic growth
• Valid authorization to work in the United States, such as U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or an employment authorization card
• Available to attend all sessions of the program, including pre-class training and career readiness workshops

 

Career Opportunities:

• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installation Assistant or Technician
• Building or Facilities Manager or Technician

 

Certifications Available:

• OSHA-10
• NATE Ready to Work
• EPA 608 (Core, Type I, Type II, Type III)
• Facilities Maintenance certificate of completion from Interplay Learning
• Wide range of additional certificates from Interplay Learning in related subjects, including HVAC, Electrical, Construction, and Plumbing

 

Course Information:

Days and Times: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. OR 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (morning and afternoon cohorts available)

Length: 6 weeks

Location: 1600 Technology Drive, San Jose CA

 

2026 Class Dates:

Start:   2/23/26 – End: 4/3/26

Attend Information Session and apply by 1/23/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: week of February 16

 

Start:   5/15/26 – End: 6/16/26

Attend Information Session and apply by 4/17/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: week of May 8

 

Start:   7/27/26 – End: 9/4/26

Attend Information Session and apply by 6/26/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: week of July 20

 

Start:   11/16/26 – End: 12/30/26*

Attend Information Session and apply by 10/16/26

Mandatory Pre-class Orientation and Career Readiness Training: week of November 9

*course length extended due to winter holidays (11/26-27, 12/24-25, 12/31 to 1/1/27)