Facilities Management

Curriculum Details:

Apprentices that successfully complete their academic work (approximately 700 hours related training course work) and required on-the-job training (8000 hours) are awarded the certificate of completion for the State of Alabama Registered Apprenticeship program. We are using the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) curriculum for the related training course work. This curriculum is approved by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship. AUFM is a certified Training Site for NCCER and we have an onsite Master Trainer. An Introductory CORE class (introduction to construction and safety) is required of each apprentice before they break into trade-specific courses for the next 3.5 years of the apprenticeship program.

Entry and Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Reliable proof of age must be provided
• Must be legally allowed to work in the United States
• Two (2) forms of identity verification
• Ability to meet the requirements for the chosen trade

Application Process:

Facilities Management is currently recruiting for an Apprentice HVAC Technician – apply here through the open job posting on auemployment.com.

Candidates hired into the AUFM Registered Apprenticeship Program are considered full-time Auburn University employees and will receive university benefits such as investing in the Teachers’ Retirement System, health insurance, and holiday, annual, and sick leave.

For questions and inquiries, please contact the Facilities Workforce Development lead here.

Resources:

• AL – Registered Apprenticeship Standards
• AUFM Apprenticeship Program Standards
• AUFM Apprenticeship Code of Conduct
• AUFM Appendix A – Electrician
• AUFM Appendix A – Plumber
• AUFM Appendix A – HVACR
• Application Guide