top of page
locea banner.jpg

January - June 2025 Class Schedule

Call or Email to Register

312.226.1444 | aguirrem@seiu1.org or dobryt@seiu1.org

SEIU Local 1 Training Center

2-Year Apprenticeship Program

Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (6pm-10pm)

Orientation is on January 6th or 8th Comprehensive training covering all aspects of building maintenance. Graduates are awarded Journeyman's Certificate from the US Department of Labor. Mandatory for all newly hired "A" level employees. Classes meet 1 night per week. 

​

Health & Safety 
Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (6pm-10pm) 
5 Weeks Beginning January 6, 7 or 8 
OSHA compliance, protective equipment, financial literacy and familiarizing yourself with your health benefits 


Hand Tools and Power Tools 
Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (6pm-10pm) 
9 Weeks Beginning February 11, 12 or 17 Safe and proper use of hand tools and power tools in the workplace 


Mathematics 
Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (6pm-10pm) 
6 Weeks Beginning April 15, 16 or 21 
Basic math for on-the-job application

 
Blueprint Reading 

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (6pm-10pm)

7 Weeks Beginning January 7, 8 or 9 
How to read, use and create blueprints 


Plumbing 
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (6pm-10pm) 
8 Weeks Beginning February 24, 26 or 27

Plumbing principles, repairs and preventive maintenance 

Low-Pressure Boiler Systems

Monday, Wednesday or Thursday (6pm--10pm)

8 Weeks Beginning April 21, 23 or 24 
In-depth instruction on boiler operations 


Water Treatment (1 Night Seminar)

Tuesdays (6pm-10pm) 
May 6, 13 or 20 
Students choose I night to attend 
Water Treatment for heating and cooling 


Electricity 
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (6p-10p)

13 Weeks Beginning January 7, 8 or 9 Basic Electricity, Electrical Safety and Troubleshooting Electrical Systems. 
*Required before you can take HVAC 


Carpentry 
Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (6p-10p)

7 Weeks Beginning April 8, 9 or 10 
Basic repairs to walls, tile, doors, floors, etc.

 
Locks & Keys 

Monday, Wednesday or Thursday (6p-10p)

7 Weeks Beginning January 6, 8 or 9 Locksmithing and key pinning 


HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & A/C)

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (6p-10p)

13 Weeks Beginning February 25, 26 or 27 Comprehensive instruction in basic Air Conditioning principles as well as how to troubleshoot common A/C problems. 
*Students must complete Electricity course before enrolling. 

LIFE SKILLS COURSES

*These courses are FREE to SEIU Members under the ABOMA Contract

English as a Second Language

Classes are taught in English, so we can accommodate a wide range of native languages 
(Spanish, Eastern European, Polish, etc.) 


ESL 
2 NIGHTS EACH WEEK FOR 12 WEEKS (24 TOTAL SESSIONS) 
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 6PM-9PM 
CLASS BEGINS TUESDAY, JANUARY 7th but students can join at any time 


Foreign Language 
Learn Basic Spanish 
WEDNESDAYS (6PM-9PM) 
12 WEEKS BEGINNING ON MARCH 4th


Computer Skills and Resume Writing 
Every Thursday night at 6:00 beginning January 9th 
Please call before you attend to schedule an appointment 


The English, Spanish and Computer classes can be joined after their start date. Just call us and we will get you signed up. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES

*Chiefs, Assistants, and "A" Maintenance need 8 hours per year

Chicago Engineer's Exam Prep Class 
10 Week Prep Course for the Stationary Engineer's Exam

Mondays Beginning February 17th (6pm-9pm)
Exam will be given by the City on Wednesday, April 23rd
*Must be a Chief, Assistant Chief or Graduate of the 2-year apprenticeship program to enroll

 

Certified Swimming Pool Operator's Course and Exam 
2-day course and test to receive your Pool & Spa Operator's License

•    Tuesday and Wednesday, March 18 & 19 Or
•    Wednesday and Thursday, May 14 & 15

8:30am-4:30pm 
Administered by Deb Todner, Aquapure Enterprises 
*$350 fee applies

 

Heat Load Calculation Certification 
6 Week Certification Course to help calculate how efficiently your building is running. 
Mondays Beginning January 6th (6:00-9:00) 


Heat Pump Certification 
11 Week course to become certified to work on Heat Pumps Monday nights beginning February 17th (6:00-9:00) 


Boom & Scissor Lift Certification 
8 Hour Course for Continuing Education 
Become certified to use Boom Lift, Scissor Lift and other machines for working at heights 

**Class is held at 2850 W. Fulton at Service One Window Washing 

DATE TBD (8:30-4:30)

10-WEEK JANITORIAL TRAINING PROGRAM

The following topics will be covered:    

  • Orientation

  • Customer Service and Communication Skills

  • Basic Health and Safety

  • American Heart Association - HeartSaver CPR Certification

  • Fire Safety

  • Cleaning Standards and Expectations

  • Hard Floor Care Lecture

  • Hard Floor Care Hands-On Demonstration

  • Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning/Green Cleaning

  • Outdoor Maintenance and Landscaping

​

COURSES ARE OFFERED ON 10 CONSECUTIVE THURSDAYS 
DAY CLASSES (12:30 - 4:30) BEGIN JANUARY 9th or MARCH 20th NIGHT CLASSES (6:00PM - 10:00PM) BEGIN JANUARY 9th or MARCH 20th

DOOR STAFF TRAINING

Students that attend all 6 out of 7 classes will receive a certificate for the Door Staff Training Program.

Evening Courses (6:00pm-10:00pm) begin TUESDAY, MARCH 4th

Daytime Courses (12:30pm-4:30pm) begin TUESDAY, MARCH 4th 

​

CLASS #1 ORIENTATION 
Students will go over the current ABOMA contract with regards to pension, benefits, holidays, sick days, the new 401k plan option, etc. 

CLASS #2 CUSTOMER SERVICE & COMMUNICATION SKILLS 
Looking sharp on the job, interacting with residents, knowing your building and your neighborhood. 

CLASS #3 BUILDING EVACUATION 
Proper evacuation procedures in an emergency situation.

CLASS #4 CRIME PREVENTION & ANTI-TERRORISM 
Observation skills, making your building a hard target, keeping your building secure. 

CLASS #5 CPR & AED CERTIFICATION

American Heart Association Certification

CLASS #6 ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING

Life saving measures and how to react during an active shooter situation at your building

CLASS #7 PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORKPLACE

Promoting a harassment-free environment among co-workers and residents in your building 


THE ORDER OF THESE CLASSES MAY CHANGE SUBJECT TO INSTRUCTOR AVAILABILITY. PLEASE CALL FOR DATES IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ONE SPECIFIC CLASS. 
To enroll, please call (312) 226-1444 or email aguirrem@seiul.org or dobryt@seiul.org

EXAMS AND CERTIFICATION COURSES

City of Chicago Stationary Engineers Exam - Preparation Course

10-week course on Wednesday nights to prepare students to pass the Licensing Exam Class Begins MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17th at 6pm 
Exam will be given by the City of Chicago on Wednesday, April 23rd 
Must be one of the following to enroll: 

•    Head Engineer / Assistant Engineer
•    Graduate of the 2-year Apprenticeship Program

 

Certified Swimming Pool Operator Course and Exam

2 Day course and test to receive your Pool & Spa Operator's License Tuesday & Wednesday, March 18 & 19 Or Wednesday & Thursday, May 14 & 15 8:00-4:30 both days 
Administered by Deb Todner - AquaPure Enterprises 
*$350 fee applies 

​

CFC/EPA 608 Universal License

Become licensed to repair HV AC systems $45 fee applies

Review course on Friday, May 16th 
Exam on Saturday morning, May 17th 

​

Heat Load Calculation Certification

6 Week Certification Course to help calculate how efficiently your building is running.

Mondays Beginning January 6th (6:00-9:00)  

​

Heat Pump Certification 

11 Week course to become certified to work on Heat Pumps

Monday nights beginning February 17th (6:00-9:00) 

CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL ENGINEER'S PROGRAM

This program will start again in June, 2025 and last for one year. This is our highest level of training for Chief Engineers and spots are reserved through an application process. Classes include: 

•    Leadership Training
•    Business Writing
•    Chicago Building Codes
•    Project Management
•    Preventative Maintenance Planning
•    Highrise Building Architecture and Construction
•    Energy Efficiency in Highrise Buildings
•    Cleaning Standards & Expectations
•    Managing Your Maintenance Budget

​

Contact the Training Center to have an application emailed to you. They are due by May 30th

86757079_111698033752166_7535644056408293376_n_edited.png
bottom of page