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Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment in Minnesota Schools, 1968 Survey.

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Title: Maintenance of Mechanical Equipment in Minnesota Schools, 1968 Survey.
Authors: Larson, R. E., Rust, L. W., Minnesota State Dept. of Education, St. Paul.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 71
Publication Date: 1968
Sponsoring Agency: Louis W. and Maud Hill Family Foundation, St. Paul, Minn.
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Custodian Training, Engineering Technicians, Equipment Maintenance, Fuel Consumption, Heating, Mechanical Skills, Repair, School Buildings, School Maintenance
Abstract: Results of a one-year research program to study maintenance procedures for operating mechanical equipment were based on the determination of--(1) the present condition and level of performance of operating mechanical equipment, (2) the problems encountered by school administrators and custodial engineers pertaining to operating mechanical equipment. , and (3) the general level of competance exhibited by custodial "ngineers. The program consisted of a preliminary investigation followed by the establishment of an advisory committee, a questionnaire phase, and an on-site visit phase. The results indicate a high percentage of mechanical equipment in need of repair, poor heating practices in many buildings, water chemistry associated with boiler operation in need of attention, a lack of preventative maintenance programs and a need for additional maintenance training. Some of the recommendations of the study are--(1) the addition of an engineering staff to the school plant planning section of the Department of Education, (2) the establishment of training programs, and (3) the preparation of a maintenance procedure manual. A short bibliography is included. (NI)
Journal Code: RIEAPR1969
Entry Date: 1969
Accession Number: ED024236
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Results of a one-year research program to study maintenance procedures for operating mechanical equipment were based on the determination of--(1) the present condition and level of performance of operating mechanical equipment, (2) the problems encountered by school administrators and custodial engineers pertaining to operating mechanical equipment. , and (3) the general level of competance exhibited by custodial "ngineers. The program consisted of a preliminary investigation followed by the establishment of an advisory committee, a questionnaire phase, and an on-site visit phase. The results indicate a high percentage of mechanical equipment in need of repair, poor heating practices in many buildings, water chemistry associated with boiler operation in need of attention, a lack of preventative maintenance programs and a need for additional maintenance training. Some of the recommendations of the study are--(1) the addition of an engineering staff to the school plant planning section of the Department of Education, (2) the establishment of training programs, and (3) the preparation of a maintenance procedure manual. A short bibliography is included. (NI)