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Study guide: Property Maintenance Technician
Read these alongside the lessons. The reading list is free, official material from the agencies and code bodies that set the rules. The key terms and practice questions come from each lesson.
Reading list
- EPA: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) program Rules and the certification path for work that disturbs paint in pre-1978 homes and child-care facilities.
- EPA: Asbestos
- EPA: Section 608 refrigerant management Technician certification types, venting prohibition, recovery and the refrigerant rules.
- OSHA: Control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- OSHA: Hazard communication and Safety Data Sheets
- OSHA: Walking-working surfaces (slips, trips and falls)
- CDC: Carbon monoxide poisoning
- U.S. Fire Administration: Smoke alarms
- HUD: Fair housing
- ICC free code access (IBC, IRC, IPC, IMC, IECC) Read the model codes free online. Check which edition your state or city adopted.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: General maintenance and repair workers What the work is, pay, training and job outlook.
Codes are adopted by each state and city, sometimes with changes. Check the edition and rules for where you work on the course page ("Rules where you work").
Welcome to Property Maintenance
The maintenance technician's job, tools, and safety.
2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.
Electrical Maintenance and Repair
Outlets, switches, GFCIs and fixtures; smoke and CO alarms; breakers and when to call an electrician.
3 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.
Plumbing Maintenance and Repair
Toilets, faucets and drains; leaks, shutoffs and water heaters.
2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.
Heating Systems
No-heat calls, carbon monoxide safety, and steam and hot-water heat in older buildings.
3 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.
Air Conditioning
No-cool calls and preventive care; window units, PTACs and mini-splits.
2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.
Appliance Maintenance and Repair
Refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers.
2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.
Interior and Exterior Maintenance
Drywall, paint, doors and floors; locks and unit security; exterior and grounds.
3 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.
Make-Ready and Preventive Maintenance
Turning a vacant unit, and running a preventive maintenance program.
2 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.
Work Orders, Emergencies and Compliance
Prioritizing work orders and emergencies, fair housing and respect, and lead-safe work in older housing.
3 lessons. Key terms, practice questions and written questions open with a plan. See plans.