Operational Guidelines
For decades, these three guides have been the reference standard for educational facilities operations — used by thousands of institutions to benchmark performance, build staffing cases, and raise service levels. Each edition is packed with figures, case studies, glossaries, and supplemental resources designed to move straight from the page to your operation.
Edited by J. Thomas Becker and Theodore J. Weidner
Custodial
The industry benchmark for custodial staffing — service-level standards, task frequencies, and ready-to-use matrices your team can apply immediately across every space type on campus.
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Maintenance
A complete staffing and management framework for facilities maintenance — from FTE calculations and reliability-centered models to compliance, outsourcing, crisis operations, and technology integration.
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Grounds
Staffing models and service-level standards for 6 campus space types — covering athletic fields, sustainable landscapes, snow removal, hardscapes, and seasonal maintenance planning.
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