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Apartment Maintenance
You have the drive. This free 8-week evening program gives you the opportunity: hands-on training to become a Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) and grow from there.
Tuition
Free
Program length
8 weeks
Classes
Evenings
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Roles you can train for
Where this program can take you
The program builds the technical skills and career knowledge to land a CAMT role, and guarantees interviews with leading employer partners when you graduate.
Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician
Keep apartment communities running by handling repairs and service requests for residents.
Leasing Agent
Some graduates move into the front office, helping prospective residents find and lease a home.
What you’ll learn
Technical skills
- Drywall repair
- Plumbing
- Appliance repair
- Electrical maintenance
- Introduction to heating and cooling systems
- Solutions to the typical concerns CAMTs face
Career support
Career-building knowledge
- Resume building
- Interview skills
- Communication skills
- Other workplace success skills
- Customer service skills
- Preparation for the CAMT exam
- Interviews with employer partners when you graduate
Graduate impact
Hear from graduates
Who this program is for
Is this program right for you?
Our career training programs have a combined placement rate of more than 80%. Along with a talent for hands-on work, you will need to meet these requirements.
- 18 or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Fluent in English
- Valid California driver’s license or state ID
- Eligible to work in the United States
- At least 6 months of work experience (experience cleaning, maintaining, or servicing homes or businesses is a plus)
- Commit to perfect attendance for the whole program
- Pass a criminal background check
Program questions
Before you apply
What is the schedule?
The course runs 8 weeks, Monday through Friday evenings from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Attendance is mandatory.
Where are classes held?
Online via Zoom and in person at a location in Los Angeles County.
How often is the program offered?
At least four times a year. You can apply any time.
Do I need maintenance experience?
No. Employers prefer a consistent work history, about six months of customer service experience, and a talent for hands-on work. If you are good at fixing things, this program may be a great fit.
What does it cost?
Nothing. Employer partners and funders pay for your training. You do need to commit to attending every class, because missed classes can end your enrollment.
Am I paid during training?
No. Training is free, and JVS SoCal provides supportive services to see you through it. In some cases we can lend you a Chromebook for online classes.
Is a job guaranteed?
No program can guarantee a job. When you finish, you get job placement help and the chance to interview with our employer partners for full-time roles. More than 80% of graduates across our career training programs are placed.
Do you help after I am hired?
Yes. Career counseling and guidance continue as you grow in your new job.
What if I have a criminal record?
Every candidate must pass a criminal background check. It is administered and reviewed independently, there are no exceptions, and JVS SoCal covers the cost.
More questions? Read the full FAQ.
Start your apartment maintenance career
The application takes a few minutes. Classes start at least four times a year.