Building Services Technician
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.

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.

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