Apartment Trends Magazine May 2020 | Page 13

H.O.M.E.ROOM SPONSORS: H.O.M.E. ROOM CLASSES Here the updated Spring Schedule for Classes that take place in our Hands On Maintenance Education Room MAY TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2020 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM SOLD OUT TUESDAY, MAY 12 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM RESCHEDULED HVAC: Types of Heating & Preventative Maintenance Apartment communities have four main types of heating: electric baseboard heating, electric furnace heating, gas furnace heating and hydronic heating. This course contains a little general science, a little mechanical reasoning, and a good dose of practical application to help you tackle the most common issues related to each heating system. TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cooling Systems Simple Fixes & Preventative Maintenance Sometimes, a seemingly difficult air conditioning problem can be solved with the simplest of solutions. Attendees will learn some simple fixes and complex repairs for air conditioning systems. THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM RESCHEDULED Repair Fundamentals for Water Heaters Water heaters store and heat water for an apartment building. There are two main types of water heaters: gas and electric. Both are basically the same except that gas water heaters have a gas burner at the bottom and a flue vent at the top, and electric water heaters have electric heating elements inside the tank. TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2020 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM RESCHEDULED Electrical 101: Theory, Distribution & Safety In this Electrical 101 course, students will learn about the basics of electrical theory, key electrical terms, electricity and plumbing, electrical safety and the roles and responsibilities of maintenance professionals. Electrical: Wires, Panels, Breakers and Fuses SUMMER CLASSES: Electrical maintenance and repair can be an underlying component of every repair a maintenance professional works on. It is important to understand the different components of electrical maintenance and how to make your repairs safely. THURSDAY, JUNE 4 | 9AM – 12PM RESCHEDULED SIMPLE FIXES: APPLIANCE REPAIR WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM THURSDAY, JUNE 4 | 1PM – 4PM RESCHEDULED TUESDAY, JUNE 9 | 9AM – 12PM RESCHEDULED Plumbing: Pipes, Fittings & Clean-outs In your role as a maintenance technician, you’ll need to know about the pipes behind the walls of your apartment community. In particular, you’ll need to know what can go wrong with them, and how to make a few simple repairs. This class will teach you the essential components of pipes, fittings and clean-outs and how they impact your role as a maintenance professional. WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM SOLD OUT RESCHEDULED Plumbing: Toilets, Tubs, Showers & More! Toilets, tubs, showers, faucets, sinks, and disposals are some of the most common plumbing service requests submitted by residents. This seminar will help attendees troubleshoot, identify and repair most maintenance requests regarding these items. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM RESCHEDULED Make Ready Maintenance & Procedures Make ready maintenance involves preparing an apartment home for a future resident with the goal to make the apartment “as good as new.” To achieve this goal, however, maintenance professionals need more than just their hands, tools, and a checklist. Indeed, they must learn how to see a just-vacated apartment through the eyes of the future resident, as well as those of the management team or owner. THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM How it Works: Disassembly & Reassembly of Major Appliances RESCHEDULED JUNE HOW IT WORKS: DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY OF MAJOR APPLIANCE CURB APPEAL & BUILDING INSPECTIONS TUESDAY, JUNE 16 | 9AM – 12PM ELECTRICAL 101: THEORY, DISTRIBUTION & SAFETY TUESDAY, JUNE 16 | 1PM – 4PM ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS & MULTIMETERS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 | 9AM – 12PM PLUMBING: TOILETS, TUBS, SHOWERS & MORE THURSDAY, JUNE 18 | 9AM – 12PM HOW IT WORKS: DISASSEMBLY & REASSEMBLY OF MAJOR APPLIANCES FRIDAY, JUNE 19 | 1PM – 4PM TUESDAY, JUNE 23 | 9AM – 12PM INTERIOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIR: SHARPEN YOUR REPAIR SKILLS SOLD OUT During this course, students will be able to disassemble and reassemble major appliances to gain a better understanding of the equipment and how it can be repaired. REGISTER AT WWW.AAMDHQ.ORG * DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON AAMDHQ.ORG FOR ANY UPDATES CERTIFIED POOL OPERATOR (CPO) $295 MEMBER | $495 NON-MEMBER | QTY DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE Keeping your pool, sauna or spa in top working condition ensures the longevity of your asset and the safety of your residents. By attending this course and becoming a Certified Pool Operator® (CPO) the persons responsible for maintaining your pool, sauna or spa will have a better understanding of the laws and basic upkeep techniques of pool and spa operations. The CPO certification course requires participation in the two-day certification program taught by a certified CPO instructor and will provide individuals with the basic knowledge, techniques, and skills of pool and spa operations and maintenance. The CPO certification program requires a passing score in the open-book written examination. The CPO certification is valid for five years. www.aamdhq.org RESCHEDULED EXERCISE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE & REPAIR DATES: (EACH SESSION IS TWO DAYS) MAY 13 & 14 JUNE 24 & 25 JULY 22 & 23 OCTOBER 6 & 7 DECEMBER 9 & 10 MAY 2020 TRENDS | 11