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.
First-Hand Mini Excavator Training (360° point-of-view)
Heavy Metal Learning
Heavy Equipment Operator Training. You are in the driver's seat as we take you through mini excavator training.
Tier 4 Engines & Emission Controls | Quick Tips
Heavy Metal Learning
What you need to know about Tier 4 Engines
How to Properly Start, Idle & Shut Down Your Equipment
Heavy Metal Learning
This video covers the start-up, idling and shut down procedures for our equipment.
How to Load a Dump Truck
Heavy Metal Learning
This video covers the basics of how to load a dump truck with a wheel loader.
How to Grease Heavy Equipment
Heavy Metal Learning
This video will show you how to properly grease your heavy equipment, and will also cover how often you should grease, how to find grease fittings and recommended tools for the job.
How to Correct a Flipped Skid Steer
Heavy Metal Learning
This video will cover what will cause you to flip a skid steer, and how you can right yourself.
How to Operate an Articulated Dump Truck
Heavy Metal Learning
This video will cover the basics of operating an Articulated Dump Truck.
How to Clean Excavator Tracks
Heavy Metal Learning
This video will cover cleaning and clearing out excavator tracks.
How to Operate a Tracked Dump Truck
Heavy Metal Learning
This video will cover the basics of operating an Tracked Dump Truck.
Managing and Reducing Wastes: A Guide for Commercial Buildings
Environmental Protection Agency
Here are tools and resources to help facility managers, building owners, tenants and other stakeholders improve waste management in their buildings, reduce costs and enhance sustainability.
Pennsylvania Waste Statutes and Regulations
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Compiled (but not exhaustive) resources from the state of Pennsylvania
Construction Waste Management
US Army Corp of Engineers
"Responsible management of waste is an essential aspect of sustainable building. In this context, managing waste means eliminating waste where possible
A Green Guide for Waste Management and Recycling During Special Events
US National Parks Service
NPS and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed this guide to help private event organizers and park managers successfully plan waste reduction and recycling programs for special events held at national parks.
Trash Management and Recycling Handbook
Central Park Conservancy
The Central Park Conservancy Institute for Urban Parks — Trash Management and Recycling Handbook is a tool forurban park managers who are developing trash management strategies.
Tackling Litter and Flytipping in Recreational Spaces
Zero Waste Scotland
A practical guide to changing behavior
