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Service Careers

Service Careers

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Description

This program prepares students to work in a facility as an assistant to a custodian or grounds
supervisor. Instruction includes hand tools, chemical safety, maintaining floors and other surfaces,
laundry, facility care, basic lawn-care, basic horticulture, and customer service. All students, including
students on IEPs and 504s, will receive specialized individualized instruction.

Enrollment in this program is by special permission only.

Employment Opportunities

The following list is associated with the approved SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) for this program and does not necessarily represent immediate opportunities; additional training may be required for some options listed.

Custodial Services – Approximate Pay Potential: $8-13 per hour. (O*NET source: Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 37-2012.00)

You will learn to:

  • Keep the work environment sparkling clean and safe
  • Many graduates work in the hospitality, school and health care housekeeping and custodial areas

Who can attend?

A blue letter 'A' inside a white circle, with a blue border. Adult 

A circular logo with the letters 'HS' in blue within a white circle.High School

Where?
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Lawton - Main Campus

Secondary (High School) Students

  • Tuition: Free
  • Service Careers Fees: $20.00
  • Misc. Expenses: $20.00

Class Hours

This program may be taken as a half-day session, either in the morning or afternoon, depending on availability and the student’s individual needs.

  • Morning sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • Afternoon sessions run from 11:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

A circular certification badge with a checkmark inside.Certification Outcomes:

  • Competency Profile
  • Forklift Certification

Contact:
580-250-5646
nhanefield@greatplains.edu

Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505

Useful Information

Cost Sheet

Program Begins

August

Enrollment is by special permission only.
For more information contact our Disability Services Coordinator, Kristy Barnett.

Bldg. 100/Room 107
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 W. Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505

Email: kbarnett@greatplains.edu
Phone: 580-250-5531

"Teaching at Great Plains prepares students to be Career Ready upon completing this program. Great Plains provides all resources and facilities in order for me to properly train students for careers as "1st Impression and Cleaning Specialists". Students will know the importance of cleanliness for our local community businesses and proficiently perform a variety of custodial, laundry, and janitorial duties for healthcare, hospitality/hotels, education and office spaces. I love teaching this student population. Great Plains gives me the tools and resources to truly prepare students to go to work.

Everyone has a desire to contribute to their livelihood, have pride in jobs well done, and opportunities in their communities. Great Plains Technology Center training opens doors for students!"

- Nadine Hanefield, Instructor