Trade School in Orlando, FL
Facilities Maintenance Training Near Orlando, FL
8-month Facilities Maintenance program at Hyphen School. 10 minutes from Orlando. Weekend classes, 0% financing.
What You'll Learn
Hyphen School will train you to become a Facilities Maintenance Technician in 8 months. This comprehensive program combines the full HVAC and Plumbing curricula into one track, giving you dual-trade expertise.
Classes run two days per week, which allow our students to continue working during their training. After the eight month program, you will be prepared for apprenticeship in both HVAC and plumbing, or for supervisory facilities management roles.
Why Hyphen is Different
Hyphen's Facilities Maintenance program is the only program in the Orlando area that combines full HVAC and Plumbing training in one track. Students attend in-person only two days per week while continuing their studies via our eLearning platform.
While many schools require students to spend 4 to 5 days per week on campus, Hyphen's eLearning platform allows students to graduate faster with less days in school. Hyphen's placement rate is consistently over 95% within 3 months of graduation.
The combined program means significant tuition savings compared to enrolling in HVAC and Plumbing separately at other schools. Hyphen's Facilities Maintenance program costs $12,465 while taking both programs individually at other technical schools could cost over $36,000.
Facilities Maintenance Careers Near Orlando
Orlando is the largest job market in Central Florida, with strong demand for HVAC and plumbing technicians in hospitality, healthcare, and commercial construction.
Facilities Maintenance Technician in the Orlando Area
- Entry level
- $42,000–$54,000/year in Central FL
- 5 years experience
- $60,000–$78,000/year
- 10+ years
- $80,000–$100,000+/year (chief engineer or facilities director)
Job outlook: Facilities management is one of the most stable trades careers — every building needs maintenance regardless of economic cycles. Central FL's booming hospitality and healthcare sectors ensure strong demand.
Florida Licensing Steps
- 1Complete combined HVAC + plumbing training (our 8-month Facilities Maintenance program)
- 2Obtain EPA 608 certification and document plumbing field hours
- 3Pursue CFM (Certified Facility Manager) credential through IFMA for senior roles
- 4Apply for both Florida CAC/CMC and Plumber licenses for full dual-trade independence
A Day in the Life of a Facilities Maintenance Technician
- · Oversee daily maintenance of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general systems
- · Manage work orders and coordinate subcontractors
- · Perform preventive maintenance inspections across building systems
- · Respond to tenant and facility manager requests
- · Track maintenance budgets and equipment lifecycles
Getting Here from Orlando
Our campus is just 3 miles north of downtown Orlando on I-4 at Lee Road. Our weekend-only schedule means Orlandostudents don't need to commute during the week.
Total Tuition
$12,465. This includes 8 months of instruction, a $2,400 tool kit covering both HVAC and Plumbing tools, all state board license and registration fees.
Only $2,600 is due at enrollment. The balance of tuition can be spread out over the 8 month program.
We do not offer federal student loans or financial aid. However, this combined program offers exceptional value — training in two trades for a fraction of taking them separately at other schools.
Program Details
| Duration | 8 months (600 hours) |
| Schedule | Sat–Sun, 9am–7pm |
| Format | Hybrid (online lectures + campus hands-on) |
| Tuition | $12,465 |
| Kit Value | $2,400 included |
| Financing | 0% interest financing available |
| Prerequisites | No prior trade experience needed. High school diploma or GED by the time you graduate. |
Frequently Asked Questions
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