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From a Barn to a Physical Plant Department.
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
Annual Housekeeping Report Contains Valuable Information
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
Spruce Up for Spring
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
Put Preventive Maintenance to Work for You.
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
More Than Skin-Deep.
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
Small Computer Helps Run Large Maintenance Operation.
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
Towards the Ideal Maintenance Program. Part 1: The Administration's Responsibility.
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
Training School Custodians.
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
Replacing Carpeting and Flooring? Try Patching First.
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
Preventive Maintenance in Oakland--An Update.
Howard, David R.; Mears, Joe N. – American School and University, 1981
The preventive maintenance program for Oakland (California) public schools has full-time traveling teams of carpenters, painters, and a plumber, augmented by electricians and glaziers. Scheduled visits are made to every site twice a year. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Prevention, Scheduling
Planning and Managing a Reroofing Job.
Moore, Frank J. – American School and University, 1980
Steps to follow in order to obtain a good roofing job. (MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Contracts, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
When Roofs Go Bad.
Watsky, Harold – American School and University, 1979
Action to take if a roof starts to leak. (MLF)
Descriptors: Consultants, Educational Facilities Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Roofing
Gang Up on Lighting Costs.
American School and University, 1983
A new lighting system at a Wisconsin elementary school involved replacing all the incandescent fixtures with either fluorescent, mercury vapor, or high-output fixtures. Group lamp replacement procedures instead of spot relamping are expected to save labor costs. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Education, Lighting, Lighting Design
Seasonal Maintenance Planning.
Dwyer, Michael Jr. – American School and University, 1981
Planning maintenance operations for the seasons ahead results in financial benefits. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Long Range Planning, Scheduling
Machines and Productivity.
Harrison, Barker – American School and University, 1979
Investment in efficient, high-speed machines is a step toward greater productivity in school maintenance. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Automation, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education
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