Build Skills for Facility and Equipment Maintenance
The general maintenance mechanic training program at St. Louis Community College prepares you for entry-level roles that support the safe and efficient operation of buildings and equipment. You’ll be introduced to how different building systems work and how maintenance professionals diagnose problems, perform repairs and follow safety standards on the job.
This training prepares you for in-demand roles in factories, commercial buildings and industrial facilities across the St. Louis region. The program focuses on skills employers value and supports pathways toward building maintenance certification, making it a solid option whether you’re starting a career in the skilled trades or looking to build on existing experience.
What is the General Maintenance Mechanic Program at STLCC?
Maintenance mechanic training prepares you to keep buildings, equipment and systems operating safely and efficiently. This program introduces how building systems work and how maintenance professionals diagnose problems, make repairs and follow safety standards on the job.
Training focuses on the tasks used in day-to-day maintenance work and helps you build a broad skill set that supports entry-level roles and future growth into more advanced positions.
You’ll learn how to:
- Read blueprints and diagrams to understand system layouts.
- Perform plumbing and pipefitting work in residential, commercial and industrial settings.
- Work safely with electrical systems and circuits.
- Understand heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and prepare for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification.
- Meet workplace safety requirements through Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10 training completed online outside of class.
What Can You Do as a General Maintenance Mechanic?
As a general maintenance mechanic, you support the safe and reliable operation of equipment and facilities across a variety of work environments. Your work helps keep daily operations moving and addresses issues early, before they turn into larger repairs or downtime.
General maintenance mechanics work in settings that rely on hands-on maintenance and repair, including:
- Manufacturing plants.
- Construction sites.
- Facilities management.
- Industrial operations.
In these settings, you may perform routine inspections, complete repairs and support preventive maintenance efforts. These roles rely on problem-solving, attention to detail and hands-on work, making general maintenance mechanics essential across many industries and work settings.
General Maintenance Mechanic Short-Term Career Training
- Location: Advanced Manufacturing Center at STLCC-Florissant Valley
- Duration: 12-week program, four days per week from 8 a.m. - 2:30 pm.
- Class: fall 2025
- Student cost: $3,600
- Contact information: Becky Epps | bepps@stlcc.edu | 314-513-4271