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What is the function of the maintenance department?
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repairs and replaces buildings and equipment
(ie. floors roofs, heating, air cond. equip., broken windows, sprinklers maintenance keeps the grounds, buildings, and equipment in their original condition through repairs |
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What is the function of operations department?
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housekeeping routines that keep schools functional
regular ongoing tasks that make schools ready for daily use (ie. utilities, cleaning classrooms and facilities, gardening, lawn mowing, moving furniture,....) |
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What type of financial commitment should the disgtrict make to maintenance and operations?
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can be calculated dollar by dollar, or as a percentage
many school districts cut back on maintenance and operations when finances decline |
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What does the district do regarding contract maintenance work vs work completed by district maintenance staff?
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work handled outside district means less work and personel.
contracting work outside has become a major concern for some unions routine work is generally done by district employees. larger jobs may be contracted out |
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what involvement does the district maintenance staff have in capital improvement projects?
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district maintenance staff is employed for routine purposes
capital improvement ventures require large work crews and special equipment |
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What are the priorites for responding to maintenance reqests?
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Safety first
Necessity of instruction is the second priority |
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What are the considerations for developing an organizational chart for maintenance and operations?
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approved by gov. board
lines of authority should be clearly dileated showing the direct supervisor for each position all employees responsible to one direct supervisor job descriptions should be developed for each job classification and should clearly state the supervisor for that classification |
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What are some items to budget for maintenance and operations?
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replacement and repair of equipment and facilities
work orders personnel costs end of the year balance reserve fund |
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Why is it necessary to have a reserve fund
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emergency purposes
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Why is it important for the business manager to monitor the maintenance and operations budget closely?
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sound business practice
it's important to know what your expenses are and assure you have not exceeded what was budgeted for |
