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.
Turf Pest Control
Kansas State University Extension, 2013
This manual provides detailed information on diagnosis and management of turfgrass diseases, insect pests, and weeds.
Integrated Management of Turfgrass Insects
Purdue University Extension, 2020
The goal of this publication is to provide property owners and turfgrass management professionals with basic information to: 1) properly identify the most common turfgrass insect pests of Indiana and adjacent states, 2) recognize insect damage, 3) understand insect biology and 4) formulate safe and effective pest management strategies.
Common Insects and Disease Pests of Turfgrasses & Ornamentals
Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities Extension, 2017
Use these images and brief descriptions to learn about the most common plant disease symptoms,insects, and related arthropods.
Maintenance Calendar for Cool-SeasonAthletic Fields
Virginia Coorperative Extension, 2021
Guideline for turfgrass maintenance schedules
Fall Lawn Care
Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020
The fall season is an important transition period ofturfgrass growth and development, and the management of your warm- and cool-season grasses at this time of year means a great deal in terms of anticipated success in your lawn the following spring.
Integrated Pest Management
National Park Service, 2022
Virtual training resources offered by the NPS
Rain Garden Maintenance
Rutgers Cooperative Extension, 2010
Slide deck from a presentation focused on rain garden training for landscapers.
SAMPLE - Rain Garden Maintenance & Inspection Checklist
City of Pawtucket, RI, 2018
Sample checklist for operations or grounds staff responsible for maintaining rain gardens.
Testing Equipment and Techniques to Reduce Loads on the Stem
Tree Climbing Industry, 2022
This article investigates two different rigging scenarios to better understand how the selection of specific equipment and the use of a strategic limb-removal sequence can affect the load (and subsequent stress) on the stem of the tree being removed.
Landscape and Horticultural Services
US Dept. of Labor, 2022
OSHA website dedicated to safety resources for landscape and horticultural related industries.
Playing Conditions Index
SFMA, 2021
This worksheet is segmented into four sections: Resources, Activities, Agronomic Performance of Turf, and Baseball/Softball Specific. Within each section, select your answer and place the corresponding number in the blank provided.
Spray Calibration and Set-Up
Busey, Phil, 2016
Handout and slides from a presentation at a South Florida STMA conference.
APPA STANDARDS (Maintenance, Custodial & Grounds)
APPA, 2021
Under the Association of Physical Plant Administrators (APPA) there are six levels of maintenance. Please reference below for standards for each level.
APPA’s Levels of Service
SODEXO, 2021
Sample Level of Service document used to detail employee standards / expectations for specific custodial tasks.
SAMPLE - Custodial Standard Operating Procedures
Witchita Public Schools, 2019
Sample employee standards document for custodial staff
