facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • last monthLeaking Toilet Flusher RepairA common maintenance job that must be done in a commercial building is to repair a leak in the toilet flushers. Here is a short video showing the type of leak.facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 2 months agoFacility Manager Log 2021-09-03I started off intending to say that this week had quite a variety of different things happen. However, this is usually the case for a Facility Manager. It is to be expected for…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 2 months agoFacility Manager Log 2021-08-27Good Friday, everyone. Roof repairs Today, we had a bit of a slow pace. We had roofing technicians come to patch some leaks in the TPO membrane. We have a manufacturer…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 2 months agoFacility Manager Log 2021-08-26Something I had to learn as a new Facility Manager was to get comfortable supervising. As a technician, your job is to do the work that is required. As a supervisor, you need to…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 3 months agoFacility Manager Log - Working OutdoorsToday started with the expectation that I would have various people coming to see me. I was expecting two landscaping vendors, an HVAC technician, a construction contractor, and…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 3 months agoFacility Manager Log - Phone Calls And CoordinationI have spent the day trying to find vendors to provide services to my building. It is surprisingly difficult, given how much people complain that the economy is not doing well…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 3 months agoHVAC Preventive Maintenance Vendor SelectedThe only significant report I have for the work log today is that I have selected a vendor for preventive maintenance on our thirty rooftop units and three mini-split units.  membrane that keeps out the rain. This is a plastic-like material that is fastened to the roof deck in sheets. The seams are welded…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 4 months agoFire Alarm Inspection DayToday we had our annual fire alarm inspection. The work typically involves individually testing all the fire alarm triggers, which are the pull stations, smoke detectors, and…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 5 months agoWater Infiltration In The Built EnvironmentMaintaining the building envelope is an important part of the job of a Facility Manager. The building envelope is what prevents water from entering a building from the exterior.…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 5 months agoFacility Manager Log 2021-05-17Loading Docks This weekend I got called in by the brewery because the truck well had flooded with the rains. I purchased a replacement sump pump and placed it over the drain to…facilitymanager in #facility-management • 8 months agoFacility Manager Log 2021-02-25We are going through preparations for big events this weekend. The work requires preparing for a large number of people who will be attending a concert, an outdoor market, a car…facilitymanager in #fm • 8 months agoFacility Manager Log 2021-02-22After last week's Winter Storm drama, life is returning to normal. We had a beautiful Chamber of Commerce weather over the weekend. It was a great way to relax from the troubles…facilitymanager in #facility-manager • 8 months agoFacility Manager Log - 2021-02-19The severe winter weather is still a concern throughout Texas. While temperatures are rising to more comfortable levels, the effects of the winter storm are still lingering. We…facilitymanager in #facility-manager • 8 months agoFacility Manager Log 2021-02-18The severe cold weather continues. Tonight will be another night of below-freezing temperatures. We have activated a couple more rooftop units (RTUs) today. Once tonight's cold…
