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Building Services Technician
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DOL REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP

Building Services Technician

Multi-story window cleaning, facility maintenance, and building services. Earn while you learn with paid on-the-job training.

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6,000
Training Hours
$19/hr
Avg Journeyworker Wage
500
Probation Hours
5
Journeyworkers

Earn While You Learn

1

Get Hired

Start working with an approved employer from day one. No waiting—you begin earning immediately.

2

Learn On-the-Job

Train alongside experienced journeyworkers. Learn building maintenance, window cleaning, and facility services.

3

Earn Credentials

Complete 6,000 hours and earn your DOL Journeyworker Certificate. Your wages increase as you progress.

Building Maintenance
Facility Services
Building Services
RAPIDS CODE: 0688CB

What is Building Services Technician?

Building Services Technicians are skilled professionals who maintain and service commercial and residential buildings. This includes multi-story window cleaning, general building maintenance, HVAC support, plumbing basics, electrical systems, and facility management.

As a DOL Registered Apprenticeship, you'll complete 6,000 hours of on-the-job training while earning wages. This is one of our most comprehensive programs, preparing you for a career in facility management and building services.

Upon completion, you'll receive a nationally recognized Journeyworker Certificate from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Building Services Training

Who Should Apply?

This Program is For You If:

  • • You enjoy hands-on work and problem-solving
  • • You're comfortable working at heights
  • • You want a stable career in facility management
  • • You prefer learning by doing over classroom study
  • • You're physically fit and can handle demanding work
  • • You want to earn while you learn

Basic Requirements:

  • • 18 years or older
  • • High school diploma or GED
  • • Valid driver's license (preferred)
  • • Able to pass background check
  • • Physically able to perform job duties
  • • Committed to completing 6,000 hours

What You'll Learn

Multi-Story Window Cleaning

  • • Rope descent systems (RDS)
  • • Scaffold and lift operations
  • • Safety harness and fall protection
  • • High-rise cleaning techniques

Building Maintenance

  • • HVAC basics and filter changes
  • • Plumbing repairs and maintenance
  • • Electrical troubleshooting
  • • Preventive maintenance schedules

Facility Management

  • • Building systems overview
  • • Work order management
  • • Vendor coordination
  • • Tenant relations

Safety & Compliance

  • • OSHA 10/30 certification
  • • Fall protection standards
  • • Hazard communication
  • • Emergency procedures

Equipment Operation

  • • Aerial lifts and scaffolding
  • • Power tools and hand tools
  • • Cleaning equipment
  • • Testing and diagnostic tools

Professional Skills

  • • Customer service
  • • Time management
  • • Documentation and reporting
  • • Team collaboration

Credentials You'll Earn

🏆

DOL Journeyworker Certificate

Nationally recognized credential upon completing 6,000 hours

🛡️

OSHA 10/30 Safety

Industry-standard workplace safety certification

📋

Competency Certificate

Documentation of all skills and competencies mastered

Wage Progression

Your wages increase as you gain skills and complete training milestones.

Probation (0-500 hours)Starting Wage
Year 1 (500-2000 hours)Wage Increase #1
Year 2 (2000-4000 hours)Wage Increase #2
Year 3 (4000-6000 hours)Journeyworker Wage (~$19/hr)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the apprenticeship?

The program is 6,000 hours, which typically takes 3 years working full-time. This is one of our most comprehensive apprenticeships.

Do I get paid during training?

Yes! You're employed from day one and earn wages throughout the entire apprenticeship. Your pay increases as you progress.

Is this program free?

As a registered apprenticeship, you earn while you learn. There's no tuition—your employer sponsors your training.

What's the job outlook?

Building services is a stable, in-demand field. Every commercial building needs maintenance, and skilled technicians are always needed.

Ready to Start Your Career?

Join our Building Services Technician Apprenticeship and earn while you learn.

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RAPIDS Program: 2025-IN-132301 | Occupation Code: 0688CB | Sponsor: 2Exclusive LLC

Building Services Technician Apprenticeship