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.
How To Troubleshoot Sprinkler System Pressure Problems
b. Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video demonstrates how to troubleshoot pressure restrictions in a sprinkler system.
How To Paint Custom Logos On Sports Fields - Stencils
b. Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video demonstrates how custom templates make the job easy and can be used repeatedly for consistent, quality results for logos on a sports field.
Investing in Safe Sports Fields
Cornell University
This website brings you the latest best management practices for managing sports fields and resources for all who care for and use sports fields.
Tree Care Tips & Techniques
The Arbor Day Foundation
These comprehensive tree care tips will guide you through the process of selecting, planting, and caring for the right tree for your space.
Community Cleanup Resource Guide
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
Guide to developing effective cleanup days
The Dirty Dozen
Omaha Public Schools
Video outlining 12 Playground Hazards
Importance of Park Playground Inspections
The City of Irving
The Parks Department's Infrastructure and Safety team not only checks playgrounds, but also other equipment at parks.
How to Operate a Trench Ground Saw
The Home Depot
Trench Ground Saw is a compact and simple to operate mini-trencher. Ideal for irrigation, LP/Propane Gas Lines, low voltage electrical, drainage, root pruning, and silt fences.
Baseball Infield Skin And Lip Maintenance
Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply
This video explains how to maintain the infield skin on a baseball field.
Guide to International Soccer Pitch Maintenance
Sports Turf Managers Association
STMA has created this manual to provide guidance for achieving a healthy and safe soccer pitch through use of key cultural practices.
Tree Owner's Manual
USDA Forest Service
To reduce the risk of personal injury or permanent damage to your tree, read and follow these important precautions
Bulldozer Operation Overview
Heavy Metal Learning
Basics introduction on how to operate a bulldozer.
First-Hand Bulldozer Training 101 (360° Point-of-View)
Heavy Metal Learning
You are in the driver's seat as we take you through bulldozer training 101 in our Komatsu D61PX with 360° technology.
How to Operate a Wheel Loader
Heavy Metal Learning
Heavy Equipment Operator Training – Wheel Loader Training.
How to do a Mini Excavator Pre-Operation Inspection
Heavy Metal Learning
This video covers how to conduct a pre-operational safety check on a mini excavator. This includes a walk-around, compartment and operator seat inspection.
