Public Works
DELIVERY
Evening
START
Fall Semester
CAMPUS
Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie Campus
OVERVIEW
Public Works refers to the basic services provided by municipalities and local government. From snow plowing to water treatment, road repair to park maintenance; city, county and state workers maintain the systems that make our communities run smoothly and efficiently. The Public Works Maintenance Technician program offers classroom and hands-on, skills-based training along with an internship to prepare the student to enter a career in public works. Areas that students can chose to specialize in: Parks and Recreation, Utilities, Street Maintenance, and General Maintenance Trained individual are employed in a wide range of positions in the public and private sector. Public works position are in high demand locally and throughout the United States.
LABS AND CLASSROOMS
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Various working environments and conditions (inside/outside).
JOB OUTLOOK
There are a number of options to choose from in this field. According to the state labor statistics, employment outlook for positions in this field is expected to increase. Employees in this field can expect good pay and benefits, year round employment, and challenging outdoor work assignments.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators
SALARY Average wages in 2009: $16.03 hourly, $33,350 annual
INSTRUCTORS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
ARTICULATIONS
SUPPLIES/TOOLS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Various working environments and conditions (inside/outside).
JOB OUTLOOK
There are a number of options to choose from in this field. According to the state labor statistics, employment outlook for positions in this field is expected to increase. Employees in this field can expect good pay and benefits, year round employment, and challenging outdoor work assignments.
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT
Gainful Employment Information
POTENTIAL JOB TITLES Public Works Maintenance Equipment Operators
SALARY Average wages in 2009: $16.03 hourly, $33,350 annual
INSTRUCTORS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE/PARTNERSHIPS
ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS
ARTICULATIONS
