#facility-managementUnmoderated tagAll postsTrendingHotNewPromotedPayoutsfacilitymanager in #facility-management • 2 years 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 #hive-199162 • last year2022-06-06 - Facility Manager LogOccupants complained that it is warm in their room. I logged into the cloud management system and saw that the unit is measuring 80F. It shows that compressor 1 and compressor 2…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • last year2022-06-01 - Facility Manager LogI had our main contractor come in to get me quotes for some work to be done around the building. Building Envelope The building envelope is what separates the interior of a…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 11 months ago2022-06-21 - Facility Manager LogI will be attending a conference next week. It is necessary to make preparations for my absence before leaving. This includes: Having invoices paid Following up on…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 11 months agoFacility Manager Log - 2022-06-22Emergency Preparedness Continuing with emergency preparedness, I have located and am in process of purchasing an automatic defibrillator. These devices can be acquired for less…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 10 months agoHigh Expectations In Facility ManagementI have been taking HVAC courses on Interplay Learning over the weekend. I am interested in learning about HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair for my own…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 2 years 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 • 2 years agoRoof Washing ResultsIt can be difficult to explain to commercial building owners that their experience with their home maintenance does not directly port to commercial building maintenance. This is…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 2 years agoMetal Column Corrosion ConcernsOur facility has a pavilion made of steel beams. Most of the columns are anchored in concrete. However, there are three columns that are anchored inside a raised garden. As a…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 2 years 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 years 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 #hive-199162 • 2 years 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 • 2 years agoDoor MaintenanceIn residential settings, doors are some of the most reliable mechanical assets. Well-built doors perform their function well for years and years with little, if any, repairs or…shainemata in #hive-199162 • 2 years agoLandscaping MaintenanceIn South Texas, we had a rainy period that prevented me from mowing the lawn. I use an electric mower, so I need to wait until things are dry. Through a series of showers and…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 2 years agoRoof Washing DayOur roof has a TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) 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 • 2 years 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 • 10 months agoFacility Maintenance TrainingLately, I have been dedicating my time to learning some skills that are relevant to my job as a Facility Manager. I entered into Facility Management from the IT field. It is not…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • last yearMenstrual Products For Facility ToiletsPart of the job of Facility Management is to ensure that the toilets are stocked up. That means that we need to have toilet paper, paper towels, soap, trash bags, and cleaning…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • 2 years agoPest control noticesQuarterly pest control applications require posting notices for building occupants to be aware of when it is scheduled. This is done for health and safety. There is no specific…facilitymanager in #hive-199162 • last year2022-05-25 - Power OutageThis morning, I received notification from my custodian that the power was out in our facility. In this instance, I make it a point to shut off the electrical breakers to all of…
