EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE FOR APARTMENT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN( CAMT)
Understand what it takes to run a strong maintenance program
Maintenance expenses are the single largest controllable element in any operating budget. Earning your Certificate for Apartment Maintenance Technicians( CAMT) validates your knowledge, enhances your reputation and credibility, boosts your confidence and earns you respect.
AAMD’ s CAMT is a hands-on learning experience that provides in-depth technical training on appliance repair, plumbing, electrical and HVAC systems. Students will also work through soft skills training to help with resident relations, managing their budget and what it takes to run a cost-effective maintenance program.
Topics include:
• Processing work orders correctly in a timely fashion, and to residents ' satisfaction
• Electrical services and repairs
• HVAC services and repairs
• Painting services
• Construction services and repairs
• Mechanical services and repairs
• Appliance services and repairs
• Lock and key services and repairs
• Customer service and performing maintenance tasks according to company policy and procedures
• Minimizing personal and property damage while safely performing maintenance activities
• Fair Housing regulation compliance
• Environmental responsibility and regulatory compliance
• And much more!
FRIDAY
APRIL 3- MAY 1, 2026 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 8 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
PLUMBING 101: PIPES, FITTINGS, AND CLEAN-OUTS
Pipes can break, drains can plug, and valves can leak. When trouble arises, quick and quality repairs are crucial— the plumbing system must work properly, both for convenience and the health of the community’ s residents.
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 cleanouts and how they impact your role as a maintenance professional.
LEASING BOOT CAMP
TUESDAY
APRIL 21, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Learn the basics of leasing and sales for the apartment industry
Your Leasing Team is on the front lines daily meeting potential residents and presenting your company to the public. Empower them with the basic skills they need to make the best first impression possible and contribute to your property ' s bottom line.
This class is perfect for Leasing staff new to the industry or needing a refresher. The basics students learn here will complement the procedures you use.
WATER HEATER REPAIR FUNDAMENTALS
TUESDAY
APRIL 21, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
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.
This seminar will cover the fundamentals of each system and common water heater problems and solutions.
TUESDAY
APRIL 23, 2026 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
ELECTRICAL 101: THEORY, DISTRIBUTION & SAFETY
Understanding the important fundamentals of electrical maintenance & repair
Right now, thousands of apartment residents are flipping on a light switch, watching TV, cooking a meal, working on a computer, or reading by the light of a lamp. No one likes to be in the dark or without access to the things they regularly use. Therefore, it’ s important to handle electrical problems quickly— but even more critically, to do so safely.
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.
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