The Salem High School Building Property and Maintenance track prepares scholars for employment in the field by teaching skills in multiple trade-related areas including electricity, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and carpentry — invaluable skills necessary in maintaining homes and commercial buildings while ensuring safe work environments.

In addition, scholars collaborate with other CTE programs and building personnel on extended activities and projects.

Scholars are equipped to seek immediate employment after graduation or to continue post-secondary education.

Certifications/College Credit

  • 10 Hour OSHA Construction

  • HotWorks certification

  • Chapter 74 Building and Property Maintenance Completion Certificate

Career Opportunities

  • Building maintenance staff

  • Groundskeeper/Landscaper

  • Mechanical Maintenance Worker

  • Painter

  • Sheetrock/Plasterer

  • Facilities Manager

  • Construction Supervisor

  • Draftsperson

  • Architect

  • Civil Engineer

Studies include:

  • Technical plans and prints with CAD technology to create, read and interpret drawings.
  • Operation of hand and power tools.
  • All types of building repair, building and ground maintenance, client relations, record-keeping, and green building technologies.