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Sample Operations Progress Report
PA Park Maintenance Institute
Template spreadsheet to help maintain staff task records and assist with budget efficiency.
Live The Parks Life: Park Maintenance Aide Recruitment
California State Parks
Sample staff recruitment video for entry-level park operations position
Park Maintenance Viewpoints
MontanaFWP
A maintenance supervisory view of the challenges to maintain State Parks with diminishing resources.
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 Identify a Fouled Spark Plug
Dennis Kirk, Inc.
This video is about How to Identify a Fouled Spark Plug by sight
Uniform Plumbing Code Certification: What Is It and Where Is It Accepted?
NSF International
There are many misconceptions about Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) certification. Specifiers and regulators in the plumbing and plastics industries are often not aware that any ANSI-accredited certification organization can test and certify a product to the requirements of the UPC.
Disinfecting Sports Fields – Natural Grass and Synthetic Turf
Sports Turf Managers Association
Research conducted by Dr. Andrew McNitt, Penn State University, investigated the presence and survival of the bacterium Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This research may give us clues of how to approach concerns regarding COVID-19.
Low Frequency Playground Inspection Report
PlayCore
This is a quarterly / semi-annual report and designed as a sample inspection report.
High Frequency Playground Inspection Report
PlayCore
This is a high frequency report and designed as a visual assessment of the play area, play equipment, and play surfacing. Frequently used playgrounds may require a more detailed report by a staff member experienced in repair and playground inspection.
How to check for Spark Plug Fire (in any engine)
fnaguitarplayer9
Quick video on how to check for spark plug fire in any small engine or any engine for that matter!
How to Fix a Broken String Trimmer
Modern DIY Projects
This weed wacker wont start, or wont stay running, or head wont spin? What type of repair does it need? Maybe the pull string or primer bulb or carburetor.
Guidelines for Illegal Dump Cleanups
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful
10 Steps to Organizing an Illegal Dump Cleanup
Husqvarna Trimmer Fuel Line and Carburetor Rebuild
Home Garage
This Husqvarna trimmer wasn't starting and after taking a good look at it new fuel lines and a good carburetor cleaning were needed.
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.
What Cleaning Supplies Will Help Combat COVID-19?
UC San Diego Health
With hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes disappearing from the shelves, knowing what soaps and cleaners work best against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is important for helping keep your household hygienic during the pandemic.
