MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Maintenance Technicians perform a wide variety of troubleshooting, repairing and preventative maintenance duties in an organization. They could find themselves working with a plethora of systems including hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
KCC’s 16-credit Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate prepares students to quickly step into one of the thousands of maintenance tech positions currently unfilled in the State of Michigan, while also providing flexibility for student interests as well as the breadth of positions available. This certificate is also intended to be completed in as little as one year.
- View the Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificate page in KCC’s Academic Catalog for more information
Job Outlook & Salary Info
KCC’s Maintenance Technician Program is designed for career entry and/or advancement.
Employment opportunities within the Maintenance Technician career field include manufacturing, health care, education, automotive, retail, commercial real estate, agriculture, senior centers, restaurants and more. The flexible coursework allows a student the ability to expand their education in specific industry specialties once the base industrial trades coursework is completed.
For the latest employment and wage estimates for Maintenance Technician careers in Michigan, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Transfer Opportunities
Transfer opportunities are available for students looking to transfer their KCC credits to a four-year institution. For additional advice on transfer opportunities, contact our academic advising department.
