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.
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
Selecting the Proper Adhesive for Your Stone Projects
Buildings Canada
This video will address selecting the right adhesive for your stone projects. It covers many key considerations that are often over-looked, such as the type of stone or compact material being bonded, structural or aesthetic purposes, indoor or outdoor use, drying time and the temperature during application.
Proper Baseball Field Maintenance
Hobgood Baseball Field Managers
Video intended for training volunteer baseball coaches how to maintain an infield after each use.
Basic Steps for Using an Electric Power Washer
The Home Depot
An electric pressure washer is ideal for light-duty projects, such as patio furniture, screens, lawn care equipment, and vehicles. It’s great for cleaning where a gas-powered machine isn’t practical.
How to Operate a Concrete Breaker
The Home Depot
Basic operation steps for using a concrete breaker.
How to Use a Pipe Cleaner Drain Camera
The Home Depot
Introduction video on how to use a camera to find a blockage in your drainage system.
How to ProPress Copper Fitings
Roger Wakefield
Good and bad about using ProPress fittings rather than sweating a copper pipe.
How to Solder a Vertical Pipe
Got2Learn
Step-by-step technique for soldering a vertical copper pipe
How to Fix a Leaking Joint on Copper Pipe
Got2Learn
Here's a complete guide on how to repair a leaking joint whether it wasn't soldered correctly or it just started leaking in time, this guide will assist you in repairing it.
How to Operate a Forklift
Heavy Metal Learning
In this tutorial, we will go over the basics of operating an electric counterbalance forklift.
