Facility Maintenance
Duddlesten Foundation
Scholarship
Students pursuing the Facility Maintenance Degree are eligible to apply for Duddlesten Foundation scholarships while funds remain available.
The Blinn College District Facility Maintenance Program offers a variety of awards designed to prepare students for entry-level facility maintenance positions, including college credit degree plans that place students on the pathway to higher-wage positions in the industry.
Students in the program receive training in entry-level carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical skills for maintaining commercial and industrial buildings. All Blinn facility maintenance courses follow the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum, a nationally recognized curriculum developed with the cooperation of more than 125 construction CEOs, trade association officials, and academic leaders.
At Blinn, students can earn Blinn’s Occupational Skills Award and Level 1 and 2 certificates and their Associate of Applied Science Degree in Facility Maintenance.
Students study at the Agriculture and Workforce Education Complex located at the RELLIS Campus in Bryan. This 38,000-square-foot facility opened in June 2020 and is a collaborative partnership between the Texas A&M University System; the Texas A&M University Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications; and the Blinn College District. The complex also includes a trades lab, where students will experience the hands-on application of skills discussed in the classroom.
Why Choose Blinn?
The NCCER curriculum used in all Blinn facility maintenance courses is nationally recognized, qualifying graduates for employment across the country.
Blinn offers stackable credentials that allow students to enter the workforce as they pursue advanced degrees.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, facility maintenance professionals earn a median salary of $40,850 per year and employment demand is expected to grow 8% between 2020 and 2030.
Blinn students save thousands in tuition and fees and can apply for 300+ scholarships with a single application. See our affordability page for more info.