1. Chapter 6 6 Maintenance C H A P T E R Brent Beggs

2. Outcomes Describe grounds maintenance, building maintenance, and equipment maintenance. Categorize maintenance activities and scheduled or unscheduled maintenance. Understand the importance of standards, records, and work orders. Comprehend the unique maintenance requirements of parks, playgrounds, and aquatic areas.

3. Grounds Maintenance Maintaining outdoor spaces Types of spaces Keeping areas attractive, functional, and safe

4. Building Maintenance Maintaining indoor spaces Types of spaces Cleanliness Maintaining systems

5. Equipment Maintenance Maintaining items that participants and employees use during facility operations Types of items Maintaining functionality

6. Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance scheduled during off-peak hours Routine maintenance –Daily and weekly activities that preserve or improve the appearance of a facility or piece of equipment –Types of activities (continued)

7. Scheduled Maintenance (continued) Preventative maintenance –Protects areas and equipment from breaking or wearing out; extends the life of spaces and equipment –Inspection Cyclical maintenance –Activities performed on a schedule –Activities involving numerous processes in completing the full cycle

8. Unscheduled Maintenance Maintenance activities that are not regularly scheduled Two basic types –Unforeseen maintenance –Maintenance projects

9. Unforeseen Maintenance Most common Reactive Timeliness of response

10. Maintenance Projects Larger scale Require planning Beyond scope of agency resources

11. Maintenance Systems Provide agencies with procedures to follow in providing maintenance Include protocol for determining how maintenance situations are handled Require an understanding of standards, records, work orders, and maintenance staff

12. Standards Hours of work required Frequency of maintenance Handling and storing chemicals

13. Records Documentation of maintenance activities Assist in scheduling and budgeting Equipment usage and safety

14. Work Orders Formal document Identify and evaluate unforeseen maintenance Steps of action and prioritization Assignment of work order Coding and completion

15. Maintenance Staff Employees responsible for completing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance Specific maintenance units and specialized skills Outside contractors

16. Maintaining Parks Vegetation Trails –Accessibility –Drainage Restrooms and shelters –Cleanliness –Maintenance

17. Maintaining Playgrounds: Play Structures Inspection Maintaining structures made from different materials Manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines

18. Maintaining Playgrounds: Playground Surfacing Use zone or safety zone and fall protection Loose-fill surfaces Unitary surfaces Safety standards and inspection

19. Maintaining Aquatic Areas Aesthetics Amenities Safety –Access control –Inspection of equipment and pool areas –Operation of mechanical systems –Sanitation

20. Access Control Systems to control entry to an aquatic space State codes Fencing, locks, and access control points

21. Inspection of Equipment and Pool Areas Good working condition and safety Aquatic play structures, slides, and diving boards Pool area surfaces

22. Operation of Mechanical Systems Mechanical systems to filter and sanitize water Pump, filter system, and water sanitation system Chemicals Certified staff

23. Sanitation Bacteria and parasites Cleaning and sanitizing amenities and areas regularly –Locker rooms –Restrooms –Showers –Deck areas