Building Systems Technician is a certificate program. It provides comprehensive training in maintaining, operating and repairing electrical, ventilation, refrigeration and water treatment systems. You will also develop troubleshooting skills. The program provides you with the opportunity to write the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety examination at the Fireman's Level, the Refrigeration Operator Level and the Refrigeration Engineer Level. You will also take two weeks of on-the-job training that qualifies as experience and allows you to write the Boiler and Pressure Safety examination at the Fifth Class Power Engineer Level.

Graduates are prepared to work in building systems maintenance and operations in medium to large buildings (i.e., apartments, hotels, malls, nursing homes and schools). They may also find employment in boiler and refrigeration plants, perform maintenance crew work or take charge of a building (which may lead to supervisory or management positions). For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.