Property Maintenance for Multi-Family Residences Certificate
Here is a general overview of what your classes will look like following each quarter. This information may be subject to change at any time without notice, please contact your advisor for more information regarding the courses. To check out which materials are needed for your courses click this bookstore link Links to an external site. and enter the course information.
General Overview
When can I start? Fall (September), Winter (January), or Spring (April)
How long is the program? 3 quarters (9 months) with 18 total credits
When do classes meet? Evenings, mostly in-person with some online
You learn how to do basic repairs for all of the following: paint, drywall, electrical systems, plumbing, and appliances. You also will study ways to provide good customer service and to handle emergencies.
Are summer classes required? No! There are no summer classes for this program.
What does a maintenance and repair worker do?
What is the average salary?
$51,870 annually Links to an external site. in the Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma area. Most property maintenance and repair workers earn at least $38,000; there is a wide salary range.
Who can I contact with questions?
- New students, please visit our Zoom lobby (Links to an external site.) to talk with someone by video chat, or e-mail our advising department.
- For current students, please visit RTC's advising page (Links to an external site and look for the faculty counselor assigned to Property Maintenance & Multi-Family Residences.
Overall Materials Needed:
- Access to a functioning laptop or computer (you may use computers in the RTC Library or Learning Resource Center)
- Working internet connection
- Textbooks ($78)
- Safety equipment ($55 for glasses, gloves, and mask)
Financial Aid Eligibility Warning
This specific program may not be eligible for federal financial aid because it is too short. Please talk to your adviser about different ways to pay for tuition.
Materials Warning
Some materials on this page are listed as TBD, which means that the materials have yet to be determined. Please consult your instructor on what textbooks or materials are required for the class. If you rent a textbook, make sure you return it by the deadline. If you purchase a textbook, you can sell it back to the RTC bookstore -- but make sure that you won't need the book again for classes in the future!
Fall start MW
Fall Classes (Monday / Wednesday)
Description: You will learn about customer service and tenant relations, basic budget considerations, and emergency procedures in multi-residential units. You will also learn how to repair toilets, sinks, faucets, hot water heaters, and drains.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEC 201 | Computer Fundamentals & Lab | NO | 2 |
| PROP 102 | Professionalism in Property Maintenance | NO | 1 |
| PROP 104 | Basic Plumbing Repairs | YES | 3 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Winter Classes (Monday / Wednesday)
Description: You will learn electrical repair with an emphasis on apartment units.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 112 | Basic Electrical Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Spring Classes (Monday / Wednesday)
Description: You will learn to paint walls efficiently and perform drywall repairs safely.
It's time to apply for your certificate!
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 122 | Painting and Drywall Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $2,798
You may be able to complete the certificate in just two quarters if there is an available opening in the Tuesday / Thursday section of PROP 122 during the winter 2024 quarter.
Fall start TTh
Fall Classes (Tuesday / Thursday)
Description: You will learn electrical repair with an emphasis on apartment units.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 112 | Basic Electrical Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Winter Classes (Tuesday / Thursday)
Description: You will learn to paint walls efficiently and perform drywall repairs safely.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 122 | Painting and Drywall Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Spring Classes (Tuesday / Thursday)
Description: You will learn about customer service and tenant relations, basic budget considerations, and emergency procedures in multi-residential units. You will also learn how to repair toilets, sinks, faucets, hot water heaters, and drains.
It's time to apply for your certificate!
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEC 201 | Computer Fundamentals & Lab | NO | 2 |
| PROP 102 | Professionalism in Property Maintenance | NO | 1 |
| PROP 104 | Basic Plumbing Repairs | YES | 3 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $2,798
Winter start MW
Winter Classes (Monday / Wednesday)
Description: You will learn electrical repair with an emphasis on apartment units.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 112 | Basic Electrical Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Spring Classes (Monday / Wednesday)
Description: You will learn to paint walls efficiently and perform drywall repairs safely.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 122 | Painting and Drywall Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Fall Classes (Monday / Wednesday)
Description: You will learn about customer service and tenant relations, basic budget considerations, and emergency procedures in multi-residential units. You will also learn how to repair toilets, sinks, faucets, hot water heaters, and drains.
It's time to apply for your certificate!
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEC 201 | Computer Fundamentals & Lab | NO | 2 |
| PROP 102 | Professionalism in Property Maintenance | NO | 1 |
| PROP 104 | Basic Plumbing Repairs | YES | 3 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $2,798
Winter start TTh
Winter Classes (Tuesday / Thursday)
Description: You will learn to paint walls efficiently and perform drywall repairs safely.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 122 | Painting and Drywall Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Spring Classes (Tuesday / Thursday)
Description: You will learn about customer service and tenant relations, basic budget considerations, and emergency procedures in multi-residential units. You will also learn how to repair toilets, sinks, faucets, hot water heaters, and drains.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEC 201 | Computer Fundamentals & Lab | NO | 2 |
| PROP 102 | Professionalism in Property Maintenance | NO | 1 |
| PROP 104 | Basic Plumbing Repairs | YES | 3 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Fall Classes (Tuesday / Thursday)
Description: You will learn electrical repair with an emphasis on apartment units.
It's time to apply for your certificate!
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 112 | Basic Electrical Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $2,798
Spring start MW
Spring Classes (Monday / Wednesday)
Description: You will learn to paint walls efficiently and perform drywall repairs safely.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 122 | Painting and Drywall Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Fall Classes (Monday / Wednesday)
Description: You will learn about customer service and tenant relations, basic budget considerations, and emergency procedures in multi-residential units. You will also learn how to repair toilets, sinks, faucets, hot water heaters, and drains.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEC 201 | Computer Fundamentals & Lab | NO | 2 |
| PROP 102 | Professionalism in Property Maintenance | NO | 1 |
| PROP 104 | Basic Plumbing Repairs | YES | 3 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Winter Classes (Monday / Wednesday)
Description: You will learn electrical repair with an emphasis on apartment units.
It's time to apply for your certificate!
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 112 | Basic Electrical Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $2,798
Spring start TTh
Spring Classes (Tuesday / Thursday)
Description: You will learn about customer service and tenant relations, basic budget considerations, and emergency procedures in multi-residential units. You will also learn how to repair toilets, sinks, faucets, hot water heaters, and drains.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEC 201 | Computer Fundamentals & Lab | NO | 2 |
| PROP 102 | Professionalism in Property Maintenance | NO | 1 |
| PROP 104 | Basic Plumbing Repairs | YES | 3 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Fall Classes (Tuesday / Thursday)
Description: You will learn electrical repair with an emphasis on apartment units.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 112 | Basic Electrical Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Winter Classes (Tuesday / Thursday)
Description: You will learn to paint walls efficiently and perform drywall repairs safely.
| Course ID | Course Name | Materials | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROP 122 | Painting and Drywall Repairs | YES | 6 |
| Estimated Tuition and Fees: $888 | |||
Grand Total Estimate for Your Certificate: $2,798
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