Virginia's Maintenance/Operations pathway prepares students for careers managing building systems, facilities maintenance, and building operations—essential services for schools, offices, hospitals, and industrial facilities across the state. This pathway combines mechanical systems knowledge with management and safety skills.
Students study HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, facility management, preventive maintenance, energy efficiency, and building operations. They work on actual building systems, diagnose problems, and implement solutions through laboratory training and facilities partnerships.
Graduates work as maintenance technicians, facilities managers, HVAC specialists, building operations supervisors, or facilities engineers. Virginia's diverse building stock and emphasis on energy efficiency create steady employment. Advanced students pursue facilities management or engineering programs.
Maintenance/Operations at a Glance
4
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Virginia's maintenance and operations standards address building systems, safety protocols, and EPA/DOE requirements for HVAC and energy efficiency. Standards emphasize preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and facility management systems.
Students demonstrate competency through hands-on maintenance projects, system diagnostics, and safety certifications. The state integrates EPA refrigerant certifications and OSHA safety training.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Building Systems Fundamentals |
| HVAC Maintenance and Repair |
| Plumbing and Electrical Systems |
| Facilities Management and Operations |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓EPA 608 Certification
- ✓Autodesk Certified User - AutoCAD
- ✓Autodesk Certified User - Revit
- ✓NOCTI Building and Construction Occupations
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
- ✓NCCER Core
- ✓OSHA 10-Hour Construction
- ✓OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Building Maintenance Technician
Entry LevelSalary range: $38,500 - $61,990
HVAC Specialist
ExperiencedSalary range: $48,240 - $72,970
Facilities Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $90,250 - $156,400
Building Operations Supervisor
Entry LevelSalary range: $77,790 - $174,120
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students work in school facilities, office building maintenance, hospital facilities, and commercial property management operations throughout Virginia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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