Building and Property Maintenance Courses

Freshmen will learn how to use basic measuring instruments and hand tools as well as safe operation of shop power equipment including tag-out lock-out. Students will review basic math used in the Buildings & Property Maintenance field. Students will learn how to work from simple shop drawings to accomplish tasks. Students will build different projects using wood and metal. Freshmen will learn about the variety of materials used in the construction industry.

The sophomores will learn about basic electrical circuits in a safe, efficient, and workable manner. The students will learn how to perform building alteration and repair and how to safely operate Oxy-Acetylene welding equipment.

Juniors will learn how to safely operate arc and mig welding machines. They will learn how to prepare, prime, and paint different types of materials. Students will build more complex projects using their practical experience and knowledge. Students will have opportunities for co-op and to go out into the communities to do projects related to Buildings & Property Maintenance.  

The seniors will learn how to accomplish basic landscaping and grounds up-keep. Seniors will learn about maintaining a physical plant and other types of properties. The student will learn how to put to use those aspects that they have learned in shop and related by actively participating in the repair, maintenance, and general upkeep of the school buildings and grounds.