Facilities Maintenance

Associate in Applied Science

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Facilities Maintenance is designed to prepare students for rewarding careers in building operations, repair, and maintenance. This comprehensive program equips students with the technical skills and knowledge needed to manage and maintain commercial, residential, and industrial facilities.

Through hands-on training and classroom instruction, students will develop expertise in HVAC systems, electrical repair, plumbing, carpentry, building automation, safety compliance, and energy efficiency. The curriculum emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting techniques, and industry best practices to ensure smooth facility operations.

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What You Can Do

Graduates of this program will be prepared for employment in a variety of roles, including facilities technician, building maintenance supervisor, property manager, and maintenance engineer. Whether entering the workforce or advancing in their careers, students will gain the essential skills to keep facilities running efficiently, safely, and sustainably.

Jobs

Facilities Technician
Building Maintenance Supervisor
Property Manager
Maintenance Engineer

Earning Potential

View the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook at General Maintenance and Repair Workers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Modes of Instruction
Learn more about the modes of instruction offered at John A. Logan College.

Program Details

FME 2025

View Program Guide for Facilities Maintenance AAS

FIRST YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

ORI 100	College 101	1
CMG 110	Structural Framing I	4
ELT 102	Basic Electricity and Wiring OR HAC 102 Residential Electric Wiring	4
HAC 121	Heating I	4
CMG 218	CADD for Applied Technology	3
WEL 121	SMAW (Stick) Plate Welding I	3
		19

FIRST YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ELT 150	Applied Solid State Electronics	3
MAT 115	Applied Mathematics OR BUS 111 Business Mathematics	3
HAC 107	Electrical Controls and Circuitry	3
CMG 112	Construction OSHA 30 Safety for Applied Technology	2
HAC 101	Basic Plumbing Systems	3
HAC 131	Refrigeration and Air Conditioning I	4
		18

SECOND YEAR – FALL SEMESTER

CMG 107	Construction Document Interpretation	3
ELT 205	Hydraulics & Pneumatics	3
MAC 200	Machine Tool Lab	4
ELT 105	Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers	3
WEL 122	GMAW (MIG) Plate Welding	3
ENG 113	Professional Technical Writing¹	3
		19

SECOND YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER

ELT 224	Power Distribution and Motors	3
ELT 201	PLC Manufacturing Systems & Industrial Robotics	3
COM 115	Speech	3
	IAI Physical/Life Science	3
	IAI Social and Behavioral Science Elective	3
		15

Total Hours for Degree

Notes and Information

Fall Only Courses	Spring Only Courses
CMG 107	CMG 112
CMG 110	ELT 150
CMG 218	ELT 201
ELT 102	ELT 224
ELT 105	HAC 101
ELT 205	HAC 107
HAC 121	HAC 131
MAC 200
WEL 121
WEL 122

Requires a grade of “C” or higher. ↩︎

The Facilities Maintenance AAS Program is a minimum of 71 credit hours. Please use our Tuition and Fees page to calculate your approximate cost.

*Students will be responsible for additional classroom materials and tools.

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Additional Costs for This Program

All students in this program will be required to furnish a basic tool set. The set includes the following:

Pliers

Needle Nose Pliers
Side Cutter (Diagonal) Pliers
Lineman’s Pliers

Additional Tools

Pocket Knife for Stripping Cable (Lock-Back) or Cable Stripper
Wire Strippers
Digital Multimeter (DMM) – must measure volts, ohms, and milli-amps.

Note: Cost varies from different suppliers.

John A Logan College is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. For more information on programs with specialized accreditations please visit Programs with Specialized Accreditations – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)

1. Equipment Maintenance and Repair: Students will develop the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of industrial equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

2. Safety Protocols: Students will understand and follow safety regulations and best practices when working with industrial machinery and equipment. This includes proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety procedures.

3. Preventive Maintenance: Students will learn the principles of preventive maintenance, including creating maintenance schedules, performing routine inspections, and implementing strategies to prevent equipment breakdowns.

4. Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Students will understand the principles of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including fluid dynamics, valves, pumps, and actuators.

5. Electrical Systems: Students will learn about electrical systems, wiring, components, and troubleshooting techniques. This includes knowledge of circuits, motors, sensors, and control panels.

John A Logan offers a seamless transfer to the next step in your educational journey for many of our programs. Our academic programs prepare you for what you will need to transfer to a four-year college or university. When you have selected the college where you would like to transfer, it is important to review their specific admission and course requirements. John A Logan College has many articulation agreements with various colleges.

Transfer Planning – John A. Logan College (jalc.edu)