Our Tool Shed is a resource library designed for professionals working within all aspects of park maintenance. We continually research best maintenance practices from all industries to gather videos, articles, templates, and websites and store them in one place for our members. We spend the time to sift through the noise and provide you with valuable information when you need it, so you can focus on developing solutions. If there is something you need but cannot find, reach out and share your specific needs.
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.
Using Data at Park and Recreation Agencies
National Recreation & Park Association
The NRPA research team developed a 13-question survey to gain an understanding of how park and recreation agencies are embracing data today and to identify the barriers that inhibit greater use of analysis.
Overview: Data Collection and Analysis Methods in Impact Evaluation
UNICEF
This brief provides an overview of the issues involved in choosing and using methods forimpact evaluations – that is, evaluations that provide information about the intended and unintended long-term effects produced by programs or policies.
Guidance for Preparing Standard OperatingProcedures (SOPs)
US Environmental Protection Agency
The development and use of SOPs are an integral part of a successful quality system as it provides individuals with the information toperform a job properly, and facilitates consistency in the quality and integrity of a product or end-result.
Some Basic Considerations for Each Phase of the RFP Process
Tech Soup
A good RFP can help ensure you have good vendors and your project is completed as planned. This article will help you get started writing good RFPs.
Sample Budgeting Templates
Smartsheet
Failure to properly budget can seriously impact your bottom line, and even jeopardize the success of your enterprise. By making and following a budget, you can better control costs, avoid overspending, and plan to meet financial goals.
Sample Work Order Templates
Smartsheet
Included on this page, you'll find a variety of helpful work order templates that are free to download, like a maintenance work order template, a service work order template, a printable work order request form, and many more.
Tools for Effective Team Meetings
Association of American Medical Colleges
Effective team meetings allow for open conversation that draws upon each members' knowledge, skills, and perspectives to solve problems and to support one another in achieving the team's collective goals.
Accessibility Guidebook for Outfitters & Guides Operating on Public Lands
US Department of Agriculture
The purpose of this guidebook is to provide support for outfitters/guides authorized, under a special-use permit from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, to providerecreation opportunities on public lands.
Accessibility Guidebook for Ski Areas Operating onPublic Lands
US Department of Agriculture
The purpose of this guidebook is to provide information for ski areas authorized, under aspecial-use permit from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, to partnerwith the Forest Service to achieve common goals of managing and promoting active participation in year-round alpine recreation.
How to Operate a Forklift
Heavy Metal Learning
In this tutorial, we will go over the basics of operating an electric counterbalance forklift.
How to Operate an Excavator
Heavy Metal Learning
This video covers four elements: pre-op inspection, basic controls, advanced skills and the shut down procedure.
How to Snow Plow with an ATV
Heavy Metal Learning
Learn about ATV Snow Plowing.
How to Snow Plow with a Wheel Loader
Heavy Metal Learning
This tutorial will go over the basics of operating a snow pusher on a wheel loader.
