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.
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.
SAMPLE - Job Classification for Park Superintendent Position
City of Henderson, KY, 2021
The purpose of this classification is to supervise maintenance of city parks, playground equipment, landscaping, and park facilities and to supervise operation/maintenance of municipal cemeteries.
SAMPLE - Park Superintendent Job Description
City of Henderson, KY, 2022
Employees in this classification perform at middle management, and are responsible for ensuring safe, quality parks and facilities are made accessible to the general public. Position has considerable responsibility in recommending and overseeing the upkeep, upgrade, construction and/or renovation of parks facilities, as needed.
SAMPLE - Custodial Standard Operating Procedures
Witchita Public Schools, 2019
Sample employee standards document for custodial staff
APPA’s Levels of Service
SODEXO, 2021
Sample Level of Service document used to detail employee standards / expectations for specific custodial tasks.
APPA's Operational Guidelines for EducationalFacilities: A Focus on Staffing
Hunter Sr., Ernest, 2019
Slide deck and notes from a presentation outlining staffing expectations and standards for performance evaluation.
Spray Calibration and Set-Up
Busey, Phil, 2016
Handout and slides from a presentation at a South Florida STMA conference.
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.
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.
Natural Hazards Checklist - Flooding
APWA, 2022
Fillable PDF document to use for flooding mitigation planning and preparation.
Commercial Sports and Entertainment Facilities Safety and Security
National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Secutiry, 2019
The purpose of the Guide is to recommend polices, practices, and technologies aimed at vulnerability identification, risk mitigation, corrective action, and critical asset protection. The Guide may be used as a reference for those responsible for the design, development, and implementation of safety and security plans and procedures.
Active and Passive Vehicle Barriers Guide
US Homeland Security, 2010
The purpose of this guide is to assist dam owners and operators in understanding the need for vehicle barriers as part of an overall security plan and familiarize security personnel with the various types of active and passive vehicle barriers
SAMPLE - Emergency Crisis Response Plan
Palatine Park District, 2020
This manual contains guidelines for the response, mitigation, and recovery from an emergency / crisis occurrence.
TEMPLATE - Facility Service Provider RFP
Park Maintenance Institute, 2021
Template to use for generating a RFP for facility services.
