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Rushing, Andrew V. – American School and University, 1980
Advice on how a college physical plant director can improve his/her department. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Higher Education, Occupational Information, School Maintenance
Burd, William – School Business Affairs, 1979
A systematic roof maintenance program is characterized by carefully prepared long- and short-range plans. An essential feature of a systematic approach to roof maintenance is the stress on preventive measures rather than the patching of leaks. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Prevention, Roofing, School Maintenance
Gardner, John C. – American School and University, 1975
Presents some of the critical charts and tables that go into an annual housekeeping report. (Author)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Annual Reports, Cost Effectiveness, School Maintenance
Gardner, John C. – American School and University, 1976
Those who put off their spring cleaning and summer maintenance planning until tomorrow may find themselves reacting under terms they may not like. (Author)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Cleaning, Equipment Maintenance, Scheduling
Howard, David R.; Mears, Joe N. – American School and University, 1979
The preventive maintenance program adopted in Oakland, California, is proving to be a great success in maintaining a favorable environment while protecting the physical plant and extending its useful life at the least overall cost. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Maintenance, Preservation, School Maintenance
Nation's Schools and Colleges, 1975
A four-day work week for maintenance workers in the Jefferson County Public Schools in Lakewood, Colorado, reduces absenteeism and increases productivity; a basic manual for physical plant directors is reviewed. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Building Operation, Guides, Job Satisfaction, School Maintenance
American School and University, 1984
Provides a thorough review of single-ply roofing materials (membrane systems). Includes basic descriptions of specific products, installation methods, and maintenance and repair considerations. (MD)
Descriptors: Buildings, Climate, Construction Materials, Educational Environment
American School and University, 1982
A small computer helps handle and control maintenance and operations at Stanford University (California). As work orders enter the system they also become part of a maintenance database that can accurately document the services provided. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Databases, Higher Education, Minicomputers, Organizational Effectiveness
Feldman, Edwin B. – American School and University, 1981
This first installment of a series of articles deals with the administration's responsibility in developing an optimum school maintenance program operation. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, School Maintenance
Williams, Don – American School and University, 1980
Well-trained custodians can aid the educational environment. Training suggestions are offered that will contribute to custodians' pride in their work, work habits, and personal appearance. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Custodian Training, Elementary Secondary Education, Occupational Information, School Maintenance
Harrison, Barker – American School and University, 1979
Replacing small worn areas can prolong the life of an entire carpet or floor. (Author)
Descriptors: Carpeting, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Maintenance, Flooring
APPA: Association of Higher Education Facilities Officers, Alexandria, VA. – 2001
This survey questionnaire and self-analysis tool identifies most of the variables that impact institutional custodial operations and that serve as reliable standardized benchmarks for the industry. The survey also clearly defines several benchmarks that should allow more accurate and effective comparisons between operations. Sections cover…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Operations Research, Public Schools, Questionnaires
Download full textLayzell, Julie; Rogers, Nicola; Flatt, Graham – 1996
This manual and videotape provides guidance on establishing effective school ground maintenance and management practices that link the grounds development phases with appropriate management. The video provides an overview of the key issues by showing approaches adopted by five different schools, and the manual explores these issues in greater…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, Public Schools
Bastidas, Pedro – 1998
A manual provides guidelines for school maintenance activities for schools located in the Caribbean, and examines the organization of a maintenance program, the inspection process, and the maintenance plan. The assessment process is detailed and forms are provided for assessing school roofs, building exteriors and interiors, plumbing, electrical…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Guidelines, Public Schools
Department for Education and Employment, London (England). Architects and Building Branch. – 1992
This document provides guidance on the overall electrical services and maintenance strategy in educational facilities, the individual components of which are considered in the following sections: record documentation and systems; inspection and testing; condition appraisal; maintenance requirements; and maintenance works procedures. Other sections…
Descriptors: Electrical Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Public Schools
