Custodial and Grounds
A well-trained custodial and grounds crew knows what to do, why they are doing it, and how best to take care of park maintenance. This area contains resources applicable to staff organization, health and safety, and efficient logistical approaches to improve custodial and grounds operations.
Disinfecting Sports Fields – Natural Grass and Synthetic Turf
Sports Turf Managers Association
Research conducted by Dr. Andrew McNitt, Penn State University, investigated the presence and survival of the bacterium Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This research may give us clues of how to approach concerns regarding COVID-19.
Guidelines for Illegal Dump Cleanups
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
10 Steps to Organizing an Illegal Dump Cleanup
Husqvarna Trimmer Fuel Line and Carburetor Rebuild
Home Garage
This Husqvarna trimmer wasn't starting and after taking a good look at it new fuel lines and a good carburetor cleaning were needed.
What Cleaning Supplies Will Help Combat COVID-19?
UC San Diego Health
With hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes disappearing from the shelves, knowing what soaps and cleaners work best against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is important for helping keep your household hygienic during the pandemic.
Guidelines for Playground Poured-in-Place Surfacing
Recreation Resource USA
Information and recommended maintenance for poured-in-place playground safety surfaces
Cleaning and Sanitizing with Bleach after an Emergency
Center for Disease Control
Cleaning and sanitizing your facility after an emergency is important to help prevent the spread of illness and disease.
Making Hand Washing Solution with Bleach
Center for Disease Control
Info graphic recipe for hand making hand sanitation solution
A Day in the Life of a Golf Course Grounds Crew Worker
Micah Fritz
Sample staff orientation / training video. Filmed at North Oaks Golf Club, MN. This video seeks to give a glimpse into a typical day's work for grounds staff.
McClellan joins the Cardinals Grounds Crew for a day
St. Louis Cardinals
Former Cardinals pitcher Kyle McClellan learns what it takes to work on the Grounds Crew
Parks Workers Employment Overview
City of Golden: GCOtv - Golden Community Television
This video outlines the employment experience as a park maintenance professional.
Park and Preserve Maintenance Worker
I Am Pinellas County
Sample Employee spotlight video - excellent team motivator and community engagement tool
Grounds Maintenance Worker
WorkBC's Career Trek
Sample job overview video for golf course grounds staff. He describes his work in landscaping, trail maintenance, road upkeep, stonework, pest control, machine operation, and management.
Maintenance EDC & Tool Bag
CityBoy Prepper
This introductory video shows the contents of a personal Maintenance Tool Bag for everyday carry.
Minimum Maintenance - Sport Turfgrass
PA Park Maintenance Institute
Handout from our Turf Talk discussion on April 24, 2020 about Essential Athletic Turf and Sport Field Maintenance
COVID-19: Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Facility
Center for Disease Control
Everyday Steps, Steps When Someone is Sick, and Considerations for Employers
