Property Maintenance Craftsman (GITS©) License in Duval County

Property Maintenance Craftsman means a person holding a valid certificate and who is employed full time by a single employer, owner or the owner's agent having the proper license under F.S. Ch. 475, for the purposes of performing limited work as defined in subsections (r)(1), (r)(2) and (r)(3) hereof. The scope of work of the property maintenance craftsman shall be limited to the following: (1) Electrical work limited to the repair or replacement of the following existing residential items: switches, receptacles, dishwashers, garbage disposals, range hoods, ceiling fans, exhaust fans, washing machines, electric clothes dryers, trash compactors, microwaves, (new wiring or the extension of an existing circuit is prohibited and no work is allowed to be done inside an electrical panel, specifically changing breakers), low voltage wiring under 77 volts, and repair only of the following items: electric ranges, electric wall ovens and electric wall heaters, all contained and used upon the premises of multifamily property owned by the person, firm, corporation or other business entity which employs the property maintenance craftsman, or multifamily rental property owned by the property maintenance craftsman. (2) Plumbing work limited to the replacement and repairs of the following existing items: electric water heater elements (no more than two per unit per job) (work on gas water heaters is prohibited), sinks and faucets up to the stops, excluding tub or shower valves, shut off valves and fixture stops no greater than 1/2 inch, toilets and all associated interior components and flush valves, leaks on interior lines, (can use a repair clamp, but cannot cut into water lines) dishwashers, garbage disposals, clearing of stoppages to the exterior clean out, all contained and used upon the multifamily rental property owned, occupied or otherwise controlled by the person, firm, corporation or other business entity which employs the property maintenance craftsman, or the premises of a multifamily rental property owned by the property maintenance craftsman. (3) HVAC work limited to the repair or replacement of the following existing items: air conditioning drain lines, thermostats, fan motors range hoods, filters, cleaning of coils and the charging of refrigerant lines all contained upon the premises of the multifamily property owned, occupied or otherwise controlled by the person, firm, corporation or other entity which employs the property maintenance craftsman or the multifamily rental property owned by the property maintenance craftsman. All property maintenance craftsman must pass the air conditioning component on the PMC exam before they are permitted to charge a refrigerant line.

Property Maintenance Craftsman Exams

Property Maintenance Craftsman Exam

• Exam: UEE1Du
• Testing Company: GITS(Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Allotted: 3h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice.
• Number of questions: 75
• Subjects Involved:
  • General Electrical Knowledge
  • Low Voltage
  • Lighting
  • Overcurrent Protection
  • HVAC Controls
  • Refrigerants
  • HVAC Principles
  • Plumbing General Knowledge
  • Water Heaters
  • Fixtures
  • Drain, Waste, and Vent
  • Safety

Business and Law Exams

• Exam: AAE2A
• Testing Company: GITS (Gainesville Independent Testing Service)
• Hours Allotted: 2h
• Types of Questions: Multiple Choice.
• Number of questions: 50
• Subjects Involved:
  • Insurance Laws
  • Tax Laws
  • Safety
  • Management
  • Lien Laws
  • Employment Laws
  • General Accounting

Courses for Property Maintenance Craftsman

• Duval County(Florida) Property Maintenance Craftsman (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $425.00

  $425.00

• Duval County(Florida) Business and Finance (GITS) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $240.00

  $240.00

Property Maintenance Craftsman Books Set

Property Maintenance Craftsman Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Building Code - Plumbing

  The 2017 Florida Plumbing Code is published by the ICC and is the primary Plumbing Code compliance reference in the state.

  $88.36

  $88.36

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  Plumbing Technology: Design and Installation

  Plumbing Technology Design and Installation is a great go-to reference for contractors and journeymen in the plumbing field looking in step-by-step solutions to everyday plumbing installation challenges. This a also an important book to review prior to some plumbing contractor licensing exams.

  $142.20

  $142.20

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  Plumbing Design and Installation

  Plumbing Design and Installation is a very complete plumbing guide which can benefit the apprentice and the experienced plumber alike. This book is used in some plumbing contractor exams (county) in Florida.

  $25.08

  $25.08

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Florida Building Code - Mechanical

  The Florida Mechanical Code is currently on its 2017 edition and is the most widely used reference for Mechanical-installations compliance in the State.

  $88.00

  $88.00

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

  Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is an important book in the AC trade, it is the sort of book you want to keep within reach when troubleshooting systems.

  $44.94

  $44.94

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  American Electricians Handbook

  The American Electrician's Handbook provides the student with all there is to know about designing, maintaining, and operating electrical systems and equipment..

  $96.42

  $96.42

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Ugly's Electrical References

  Ugly's Electrical References, 2017 Edition is the on-the-job reference tool of choice for electrical professionals.

  $19.57

  $19.57

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $29.87

  $29.87

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  NFPA 70 - National Electrical Code

  The 2017 National Electrical Code is used as a reference in electrical contractor exams.

  $224.03

  $224.03

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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Business and Law Books

OSHA is required for both the business and the trade exams.

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  Florida Contractor's Business Procedures Reference Manual

  This book includes many of the aspects of operating a business related to the construction industry and shows everything there is to know about the proper way to file taxes; what insurance to carry; how to manage daily accounts, and how, when, and why to file a paperwork for a lien.

  $69.43

  $69.43

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity:
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  CFR (OSHA) Tile 29 Part 1926

  OSHA (CFR 29 Part 1926) is the leading safety reference in the construction industry covering all aspects of construction.

  $29.87

  $29.87

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

  Quantity: