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Listed below are recent articles that describe the Facilities Maintenance Technology occupation. Don’t forget to also read our Women’s Success Stories and Role Models in the News for both more career information and to see what it’s like to be a woman in this job. You’ll also want to look at the Women in Facilities Maintenance Tech Associations and the Women in Technology links to get a complete picture.
Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
This article describes the nature of the work as well as providing information on employment, earnings, the job market and links to additional information.
O*NET 49-9021.01, 49-9021.02
Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
Find out about job tasks, tools, skills and abilities used in HVACR.
O*NET 49-9021.01
Association for Facilities Engineering
http://www.afe.org
AFE is a membership organization that provides education, certification, technical information and other relevant resources for plant and facility engineering, operations and maintenance professionals worldwide. Includes career center, professional development resources, and a local chapter for Silicon Valley (Chapter 39).
FacilityCare
http://www.facilitycare.com
FacilityCare provides information on quality operation, design and maintenance of healthcare facilities. They offer a shared community of healthcare facility management experts with articles and resources on fire safety, indoor air quality, security, ADA requirements, design and energy deregulation. Articles update monthly.
Facilities Net
http://www.facilitiesnet.com
Facility management and maintenance management information for professionals who design, construct, manage and maintain buildings. Includes Maintenance Solutions magazine, podcasts, blogs, events, whitepapers, educational resources, tips, trade shows and more.
International Facilities Maintenance Association
http://www.ifma.org
IFMA is an international membership association for professional facility managers, supporting more than 19,000 members in 60 countries. IFMA certifies facility managers, conducts research, provides educational programs, recognizes facility management degree and certificate programs and produces World Workplace, the world’s largest facility management conference and exposition. Includes San Jose Chapter (see below).
International Facilities Maintenance Association—Silicon Valley Chapter
http://www.ifmasv.org
A local chapter of the international association. Includes meetings, newsletter, volunteer opportunities, educational resources and local job board.
School Facilities.com
http://www.schoolfacilities.com
SchoolFacilities.com is a facility management website that delivers facility design, construction, maintenance and management knowledge to professionals responsible for providing safe, comfortable and modern education facilities for students of all ages. Includes articles and reports, archived issues of their eNewsletter, supplier listings in the Buyers Guide, facility products for review and purchase in the catalog, an events calendar, and blog.
WomenTech Talk ListServ
http://www.womentechworld.org/womentechtalk.htm
WomenTech Talk lets you meet other women just like you through conversations that take place in your email. WomenTech Talk has nearly 500 women participating and has been in existence since 2000. Join in the monthly discussion panels with experts on topics such as "Developing Male Allies in Your Male-Dominated Field" and "Finding a Mentor."
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