Contractor's Guide
This area contains resources applicable to construction, renovation, and preservation in our parks:
• Building codes
• Inspection checklists
• Plans and designs
• Sample blueprints
• Permit resources
How to Build a Terraced Garden Bed on a Slope
Lowes Home Improvement
Terracing a slope can help with drainage problems, but it can also add functional gardening space. We'll show you how to install a series of garden beds out of 6x6 pressure-treated lumber.
A Day in the Life of a Kent State Groundskeeper
KentState TV
Maintaining a university campus takes a lot of hard work. This video follows Kent State Grounds crew who help make it happen.
How to Dig Through Frost with an Excavator
Heavy Metal Learning
Digging through frozen ground with an excavator is tough. There is a reason there is not a lot of construction work done in the winter - frost is tough on machines. In this video, we will go over how to break up frost without damaging our PC210 Komatsu excavator.
Mechanical Reasoning Test
CareerVidz
Mock Exam Questions for mechanical understanding
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.
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.
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
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
