{"id":14187,"date":"2023-08-31T13:32:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T19:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/?page_id=14187"},"modified":"2025-04-02T13:50:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T19:50:28","slug":"building-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Maintenance"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705961841161{padding-top: 60px !important;background: #152232 url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog-header-hex-bg4.webp?id=9266) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705961841161{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1683307506642{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-8 vc_col-sm-8 text-center  subtitle-below-title    vc_custom_1693509651464\" ><h1 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size: 50;\">Building Maintenance<\/h1><h2 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #ffffff;font-size:15px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Everything_you_ever_needed_to_know_about_building_maintenance\"><\/span>Everything you ever needed to know about building maintenance.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/header><a  href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/resources\/building-maintenance-checklist\/\"  target=\"_self\"  title=\"\"  class=\"tt_button tt_primary_button btn_primary_color  button-center button-action-link   vc_custom_1693510320297\" ><span class=\"prim_text\">(Free) Building Maintenance Checklist<\/span><\/a>\n      <div class=\"entry-meta\">\n         <span class=\"published\">\n            <span class=\"far fa-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>Last updated on April 2, 2025<\/span>\n            <span class=\"author\"><span class=\"far sway-author-meta\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <span>bBrinton<\/span>\n         <\/span>\n      <\/div>\n\n   [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_video link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AEBnPVrAUdM&#8221; align=&#8221;right&#8221; el_class=&#8221;video-shadow&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_building_maintenance\"><\/span>What is building maintenance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance is the upkeep, repair, and other work performed on a building to keep it safe, presentable, and functional for the people who use it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A building is similar to a giant machine, with parts that will deteriorate and require updates and maintenance over time. To keep a building in good condition, it must have a well-planned <a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-strategy\/\">maintenance strategy<\/a> for inspection, maintenance, and repair.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687442797424{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#Everything_you_ever_needed_to_know_about_building_maintenance\" >Everything you ever needed to know about building maintenance.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#What_is_building_maintenance\" >What is building maintenance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#Common_types_of_building_and_facility_maintenance\" >Common types of building and facility maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#Building_Maintenance_Checklist\" >Building Maintenance Checklist<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#Industries_that_require_building_maintenance_management\" >Industries that require building maintenance management<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#Benefits_of_building_maintenance\" >Benefits of building maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#How_to_improve_building_maintenance_and_reduce_costs\" >How to improve building maintenance and reduce costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#Building_maintenance_jobs\" >Building maintenance jobs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#Certifications_and_training_for_building_maintenance_professionals\" >Certifications and training for building maintenance professionals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#Staying_up_to_date_in_building_maintenance\" >Staying up to date in building maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#The_hero_of_building_maintenance\" >The hero of building maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/learn\/definitions\/building-maintenance\/#Related_Content\" >Related Content<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687440273251{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"process\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_types_of_building_and_facility_maintenance\"><\/span>Common types of building and facility maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance consists of a wide variety of tasks. Common activities that must be performed regularly include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washing and cleaning different surfaces (bathrooms, floors, windows, handrails, gutters)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining and repairing all assets inside the building (HVAC systems, elevators, servers, emergency generators)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining and repairing the building itself (doors, carpentry, windows, walls, roof)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining property outside and around the building (landscaping, driveways, sidewalks)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Routine<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/routine-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Routine maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are activities that must be done on a regular rotation in order to maintain function or appearance of some aspect of your building or ensure inspections are completed to identify the need for more significant work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Preventive<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/strategies\/preventive-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are those activities that are completed proactively in order to prevent or slow wear, tear, and deterioration. They are typically triggered at certain time intervals, or after a certain amount of use has occurred on a particular part or feature of a building.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Corrective<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/corrective-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corrective maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> activities are those performed to fix, repair, or otherwise restore a building component to functionality. They may be needed in response to typical wear and tear or damage caused by external factors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Emergency<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The need for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/emergency-maintenance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may come from any number of sources, but what sets it apart is its high priority level. Emergency maintenance is maintenance work that must be performed as soon as possible in order to restore a core or critical function of the building to return it to useable condition.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-center&#8221; kd_top_separator_style=&#8221;arrow-down&#8221; kd_top_separator_height=&#8221;separator-height-small&#8221; kd_bottom_separator_style=&#8221;arrow-down&#8221; kd_bottom_separator_height=&#8221;separator-height-small&#8221; kd_top_separator=&#8221;true&#8221; kd_bottom_separator=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699569584913{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background: #dde4e8 url(https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cta-laired-hex-4.webp?id=9077) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-radius: 0px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_landscape=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699569584913{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699569584913{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1699569584913{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;Building Maintenance Checklist CTA block&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; gap=&#8221;15&#8243; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-left  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1682969246743\" data-animation-delay=200><h2 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"font-size: 42px;font-weight: 500;margin-bottom:30px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_Maintenance_Checklist\"><\/span>Building Maintenance Checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h6 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #152232;\">Use this helpful template as a starting point for your building maintenance program.<\/h6><\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1687440273251{margin-top: 40px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;limble-page-blog-width&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"types\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industries_that_require_building_maintenance_management\"><\/span>Industries that require building maintenance management<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building owners in any industry must have some form of building or property maintenance program in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Businesses, retail, and healthcare<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All buildings require maintenance. Any business that has brick-and-mortar facilities must ensure that they have a process in place to maintain the functionality, presentability, and safety of their building. The requirements may vary depending on the use of the building such as in the case of highly regulated industries such as healthcare. But even retail and other businesses have an interest in keeping their buildings in good condition to attract workers and customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Residential facilities<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When providing homes for individuals and families, safety should be of utmost importance. Sound building maintenance practices will help keep residential facilities safe and attractive to renters and also minimize risk for the property management company.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Government<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governments and municipalities typically take a big-picture approach to building maintenance. Spreading resources across numerous public facilities such as post offices, libraries, and parks helps ensure that all buildings are in good condition with the most efficient use of taxpayer dollars.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_building_maintenance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of building maintenance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Safety<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A poorly maintained building is an accident waiting to happen. One example is the collapse of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Surfside_condominium_collapse\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Champlain Towers in South Florida in 2021<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The reinforced concrete structural supports were damaged likely due to unaddressed deterioration from exposure to water. When the tower collapsed, 98 people died, 11 were injured, and the resulting property damage came close to $1 billion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When essential maintenance gets pushed to the back burner, the results can be tragic. With regular building maintenance, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/facility-safety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve safety at your facility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and easily avoid costly or tragic incidents.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cost savings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Putting off regular building maintenance to cut costs is short-sighted. Planning a budget for regular long-term upkeep is much easier to forecast than the costs of unmanaged deterioration.\u00a0 It also costs much less than emergency repairs. There are many strategies that can help you plan ahead to keep building maintenance costs down. Here are just a few:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/cmms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMMS <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to track <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/asset-lifecycle-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asset lifecycle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get alerts when a machine is approaching the end of its useful life.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedule preventive maintenance tasks and set up systems for accountability so they don\u2019t get overlooked.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase productivity to save money by automating activities such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-schedule\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventive maintenance scheduling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and purchasing workflows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check for lapses in energy efficiency, like drafts or leaks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage assets and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/parts-inventory-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">parts inventory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to measure usage and identify assets that are costing you in energy and maintenance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Improved building functionality<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any machine, without regular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/preventive-maintenance-inspection\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance inspection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and repair, a building will deteriorate. When systems within your building fail \u2013 whether it is a utility or a part of the building\u2019s infrastructure \u2013 it becomes less useable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular maintenance provides visibility to emerging issues, allowing for early intervention. It also ensures that components are less likely to break down and cause outages and disruptions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Compliance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry knowledge about best practices for building safety and maintenance evolve over time. Requiring regular maintenance through strict standards helps governments ensure the safety of building occupants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular building maintenance is essential to ensure compliance with ever-changing building and safety codes, as well as state and federal regulations. It is also critical for minimizing liability and legal risk to your organization.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_improve_building_maintenance_and_reduce_costs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to improve building maintenance and reduce costs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few simple ways to start saving big money seeing big improvements in building maintenance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Automate maintenance work with software\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/cmms\/cmms-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMMS software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help automate work assignments and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/work-order-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work order management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. By syncing work orders across all your devices and team members, you save valuable time (and therefore, money) that was previously spent on manual communications.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using a CMMS with a robust <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/cmms\/cmms-mobile-app\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mobile CMMS app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, means better organization, communication, accountability, and productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Find the right partners<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to interview multiple vendors to find the right fit for your business and budget. Don\u2019t be afraid to negotiate prices with both tenants (like CAM charges) and contractors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A CMMS solution can also help with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vendor management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many offer the ability to add outside contractors to your list of users so they can receive work orders through the app, allowing you to track the progress of their work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Reduce energy costs<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to save money and get more efficient is by leveraging strategies that reduce energy consumption. Here are a few things to consider to become more energy-efficient:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appoint an energy director and form an energy team that is responsible for designing and implementing an energy policy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement a building energy management system (BEMS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prioritize energy efficiency when shopping for new assets and equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform routine maintenance to keep assets in peak operating condition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use smart and automated building technologies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_maintenance_jobs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building maintenance jobs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like any other field, building maintenance involves different roles. Depending on their size and resources, different businesses may choose to outsource some of these roles or manage them in-house to have greater control over expenses and strategy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Janitor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Janitorial services keep the building functional by ensuring a clean and presentable space.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Maintenance technicians:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-technician\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> maintenance technician\u2019s job<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to perform routine maintenance tasks, fix and maintain equipment like air conditioning and electrical systems, deal with simpler issues such as fixing light bulbs and roofing, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Facility managers: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/facilities-manager-roles-and-responsibilities\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facility managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coordinate and oversee all facility management and maintenance work and staff. They also manage projects, develop strategies, enforce EHS standards, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Other outsourced functions: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other activities that require specialized skills or equipment are commonly outsourced such as landscaping, snow removal, or electrical work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certifications_and_training_for_building_maintenance_professionals\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certifications and training for building maintenance professionals<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing training is important to keep your skills sharp and ensure you\u2019re always in compliance with ever-changing rules and regulations. Some standard certifications\/training programs are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HVAC Certification: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nahb.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Association of Home Builders<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associated Builders and Contractors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer apprenticeships that help maintenance workers earn HVAC certifications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Building Systems Maintenance Certification: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This covers plumbing, HVAC systems, water treatment, and efficient energy management. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bomi.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BOMI International<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> awards the certification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boccentral.org\/\"><b>Building Operator Certification:<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This includes two levels of maintenance training for building operators. This certification covers HVAC, control point management, electrical distribution, and energy management.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an entry-level certification for maintenance professionals. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/smrp.org\/Certification\/CMRP-Certification\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMRP assessment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> test covers both predictive\/preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staying_up_to_date_in_building_maintenance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying up to date in building maintenance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Joining a trade organization or subscribing to industry news publications can be invaluable ways to stay current and compliant with building maintenance requirements. 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