Orji, K. C.Igwe, C. O.Onoh, B. C. E2025-06-062018http://repository.futminna.edu.ng:4000/handle/123456789/2075This study aimed at determining the optimum standard needs of graduates of technical colleges in public building maintenance for self-reliance in Enugu State. Two research questions and two corresponding null hypotheses guided the study. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design with the population of 72 respondents (33 supervisors and 39 craftsmen obtained via pilot study) in Enugu State. The instrument for data collection was a structured 21-items questionnaire developed by the researchers. The instrument was validated by three research experts while the reliability index of 0.71 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha reliability estimate. Mean was used to answer the two research questions while the null hypotheses were tested using t-test statistics at .05 level of significance and appropriate degree of freedom. The result of the study revealed that; implementation of building maintenance law would guide and ensure optimum standards as it relates to material usage, maintenance attitudes of buildings owners and others; competent human resources capacity development would enhance maintenance of building defects like growth of fungus, deboning of finishes, rust staining, crack and falling of concrete. It was recommended that proper supervisory measures should be taking by building maintenance supervisors to ensure that buildings are maintained as stated by law. Keywords: Optimum standard needs, effective maintenance, public buildings.enOptimum Standard NeedsEffective MaintenancePublic BuildingsArticle