There’s a lot that goes into keeping maintenance operations running smoothly from day to day. This course takes a practical look at the responsibilities that help keep work moving, including safe work practices, unit turns, curb appeal, work orders and service notes, incident reporting, time management, and planning for tools, parts, and supplies.

Attendees will explore practical skills and everyday practices that can help them stay organized, work efficiently, and support the overall maintenance of their property.

This session dives into essential information on disaster preparedness for multi housing properties, covering best practices, communication strategies, preparedness plans, and more. Participants will also learn critical fire safety and systems knowledge, including fire safety code compliance.

This session explores effective strategies for managing mold and moisture issues at properties, including flood mitigation and remediation techniques. Attendees will also explore common pests in Minnesota, available resources and solutions, and effective mitigation techniques to help maintain property integrity and resident satisfaction.

This course is available exclusively to participants registered for the Maintenance Education Bundle.

Take a closer look at the surfaces that make up an apartment home and the materials and techniques used to keep them looking and performing their best. Through show-and-tell, practical instruction, and live demonstration, this maintenance lab will move from paints, primers, sheens, and caulking to flooring care and common fixes before getting hands-on with drywall repair techniques.

Attendees will explore how to choose and use the right materials, address common maintenance needs, and apply best practices for repairs and finishes throughout the unit.

Join us for an in-depth session on electrical best practices for multi housing maintenance, covering everything from receptacles to wiring. The session will address crucial safety information, when to seek professional help versus handling tasks in-house, and practical tips for troubleshooting common electrical issues.

Discover essential skills in this workshop-style session on appliances. Participants will learn preventative maintenance and repair insights for refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers, along with best practices, safety measures, troubleshooting techniques, and an overview of appliance components and their functions.

This session provides a comprehensive overview of plumbing fundamentals, best practices, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques. Participants will build essential knowledge for efficient maintenance and repair while learning when a plumbing professional should be called and when work can appropriately be handled in-house.

Join us for a session on all things HVAC tailored for multi housing properties. Instructors will cover essential topics including best practices, troubleshooting techniques, safety protocols, tool utilization, and preventative maintenance strategies to support the performance and reliability of HVAC systems.

This hands-on workshop gives participants practical, real-world guidance on evaluating, maintaining, and restoring common high-impact surfaces found in residential properties. Three interactive stations will feature live demonstrations and guided discussion focused on refinishing solutions for countertops, stainless steel surfaces, stovetops, and tubs.

Participants will explore best practices for refinishing, diagnosing surface issues, preventative maintenance, common failure points, and troubleshooting recurring issues. The session will also address when a quick fix makes sense versus a long-term solution.

Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of when a surface can be repaired, when replacement may be the better investment, and when calling in a professional is appropriate.

Join this interactive, workshop-style session focused on windows, screens, siding, roofing, and doors. Participants will explore common issues, effective troubleshooting techniques, best practices, preventative maintenance strategies, and practical repair approaches to help extend the life of building exteriors and improve overall performance.

Take your pool knowledge beyond the fundamentals and into the day-to-day realities of maintaining a pool. Designed for maintenance professionals with a foundational understanding of pool operations, this session focuses on practical troubleshooting, common maintenance concerns, best practices, and the on-the-ground knowledge that comes with keeping a pool operating throughout the season.

Attendees will explore ways to recognize issues, work through common problems, and approach pool maintenance with greater confidence and efficiency.