{"id":5885,"date":"2021-11-25T04:41:04","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T11:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/?p=5885"},"modified":"2025-05-30T13:05:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:05:56","slug":"office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/office\/","title":{"rendered":"Office Maintenance: How and Why to DIY or Outsource"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We spend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/irishtechnews.ie\/9-000-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">almost a third of our life at work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether that is a big open space with break rooms and conference rooms or a bunch of tight cubicles, office maintenance is a key factor in making the workplace more comfortable, and consequently, more productive.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, office maintenance management is a big factor for long-term organizational success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us as we explore what office maintenance covers, and outline best practices that will set you on a path to success.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scope of office maintenance services<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/facilities-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facility management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has evolved considerably over the years, from being a peripheral cost center to now being viewed as a vital business enabler. As an integral part of facility management and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/building-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">building maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, office management is a key service for managing a wide variety of office buildings and workplaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, office maintenance services can vary depending on the size of the office, complexity of the infrastructure, and the range of used building systems and equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep everything functioning smoothly at the average corporate workplace, these are the more common maintenance tasks that you can expect to be running behind the scenes:<\/span><span id=\"office-maintenance-and-success\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General cleaning\/janitorial services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furniture inspection and repair<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office equipment servicing and repair (photocopiers, printers, shredders, water coolers, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC inspection and maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT equipment maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firefighting systems inspection and maintenance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water treatment and supply services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security and physical access control<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2026 and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an ideal situation where all the above tasks are being executed appropriately, what effect, if any, would that have on business operations? Let\u2019s look at that next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-bottom&#8221; kd_top_separator_style=&#8221;skew-left&#8221; kd_top_separator_height=&#8221;separator-height-small&#8221; kd_bottom_separator_style=&#8221;skew-left&#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_1682969636891{margin-bottom: 40px !important;padding-top: 120px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 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_1682969636891{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969636891{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682969636892{padding-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column_inner]<header class=\"kd-section-title col-lg-12 text-center  subtitle-below-title kd-animated fadeIn   vc_custom_1682969651819\" data-animation-delay=200><h2 class=\"separator_off\" style=\"font-size: 42px;font-weight: 500;margin-bottom:30px;\">The Essential Guide to CMMS<\/h2><h6 class=\"subtitle\" style=\"color: #152232;\">The Essential Guide to CMMS<\/h6><\/header>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454223{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12&#8243; css_tablet_landscape=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454223{padding-right: 0px !important;}&#8221; css_tablet_portrait=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454223{padding-right: 0px !important;}&#8221; css_mobile=&#8221;.vc_custom_1631866454224{padding-right: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_raw_html]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[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image source=&#8221;external_link&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeIn&#8221; custom_src=&#8221;https:\/\/3975608.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net\/hubfs\/3975608\/Content%20Downloads\/CMMS%20Guide%20mockup.png&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How office maintenance impacts organizational success<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three major ways, and a lot of smaller ones, in which office maintenance contributes to your bottom line. Here are the big ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5887\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Office-Maintenance-Guide.jpg\" alt=\"How office maintenance impacts organizational success\" width=\"640\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Office-Maintenance-Guide.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Office-Maintenance-Guide-300x110.jpg 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Office-Maintenance-Guide-1024x375.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Office-Maintenance-Guide-768x282.jpg 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Office-Maintenance-Guide-451x165.jpg 451w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Office-Maintenance-Guide-554x203.jpg 554w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Office-Maintenance-Guide-93x34.jpg 93w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Office-Maintenance-Guide-540x198.jpg 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Office-Maintenance-Guide-100x37.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Increased staff productivity\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many small things that impact worker productivity. Poor lighting, indoor temperature, malfunctioning office equipment, unorganized working space &#8211; these are all factors that impact productivity negatively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When employers take proactive steps to provide a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ccohs.ca\/oshanswers\/phys_agents\/thermal_comfort.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">balanced indoor temperature<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinemba.unc.edu\/news\/how-lighting-affects-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lighting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www1.racgp.org.au\/newsgp\/clinical\/what-does-clutter-do-to-your-brain-and-body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clutter-free spaces<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it can positively affect staff mood, minimize absenteeism, and reduce fatigue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In such a workplace, people can focus on the quality of their work and their contribution to organizational goals without unnecessary distractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Lower operational costs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In its<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boma.org\/\/BOMA\/Research-Resources\/3-BOMA-Spaces\/Newsroom\/PR91818.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018 benchmarking report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Building Owners &amp; Managers Association (BOMA) International stated that private sector office buildings across the US <\/span><b>spend an average of $2.15 per square foot (or $23.24 per square meter)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on repairs and maintenance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To control maintenance operating costs, organizations need to avoid 3 things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Overly expensive contractors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Not doing any preventive maintenance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on equipment and infrastructure, which leads to unnecessary expenditures later down the line.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Doing too much maintenance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which causes wasted spare parts, time, and labor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"outsourcing-office-maintenance\"><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simply put, to control operational costs, you first need to be able to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-cost-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">track and control your maintenance costs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Better business reputation and brand image<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They say that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Imagine a client or a partner walking into the office, stepping over a bucket which is there to catch drops from the leaking AC, and then having to sit on a squeaky chair, all the while wondering where that weird smell is coming from.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We don\u2019t know what that communicates, but it surely doesn\u2019t say that your business is organized and ready to take on new challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you outsource office maintenance or handle it in-house?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your drive to ensure that every office maintenance task gets done properly and on time, you\u2019ll have several important decisions to make. One of the major ones is whether you will <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanology.com\/blog\/mistakes-to-avoid-when-hiring-a-commercial-cleaning-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outsource your office maintenance<\/a> to facility maintenance professionals or try to do it yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind that, even with a small in-house team of maintenance professionals, you will still need to partner with some contractors and service providers to take care of specialized tasks like plumbing or electrical work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both paths have their advantages and disadvantages.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outsourcing office maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better quality of maintenance service delivery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partnering with a skilled FM company provides opportunity for growth, better market penetration, and competitiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to specialized office maintenance resources and industry best practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased efficiency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better focus on core business.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to think about maintenance staffing issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduction of operational control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increased risk of security breaches and confidentiality issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mistakes made by the outsourced company can negatively impact the client\u2019s reputation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be more expensive than setting up a small in-house team.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-house office maintenance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maximum control over processes and procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greater insight into your maintenance costs and options to optimize it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment issues can be dealt with faster.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More insight into the overall state of your equipment and infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><span id=\"in-house-office-maintenance\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes time and effort to build an internal team that will deal with something you know little about.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smaller organizations will simply not have enough work to justify hiring a full-time <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/facilities-manager-roles-and-responsibilities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facility manager<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/maintenance-worker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance staff<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you plan to transfer some of the maintenance responsibilities to your existing employees, that can cause a whole set of different organizational and productivity issues.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Big organizations will have more incentive to keep the bulk of the maintenance work in-house. In the next section, we will briefly describe how they can build an effective <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/maintenance-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">framework for maintenance management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing basic office maintenance tasks in-house<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It takes time to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-a-maintenance-department\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">set up a maintenance department<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While office maintenance is not nearly as complex as <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">industrial maintenance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it still pays to plan ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Understand your maintenance needs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is currently none, create a comprehensive physical asset register including all of your office equipment and appliances. You can do that by using simple <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/asset-inventory-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">asset inventory management software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will help you account for all equipment\/inventory and make it easier to track its location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After that, you need to see what your actual maintenance needs are. In other words, which of your equipment would <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/proactive-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefit from proactive maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Go through the list you\u2019ve just made and mark that equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large organizations will have IT support that will deal with IT equipment. If you are just renting a floor or office space, the building owner will usually have a company or a team for property management, including taking care of core building systems like elevators, plumbing, fire safety systems, and electrical work, as well as things like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/maintenance-definitions\/grounds-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">grounds maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, your business will need someone to focus on tasks like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Removing trash and cleaning services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining HVAC (perform regular inspections, change filters, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasionally inspecting office furniture, equipment, and appliances (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/electricity\/faq-portable-appliance-testing.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAT testing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping with the installation of new devices or furniture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning carpets and upholstery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External and\/or internal window cleaning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Performing minor repairs around the office<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019ll do that through maintenance contractors, hire a full-time\/part-time handyman, get your employees involved, or all of the above, that is up to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any case, it doesn\u2019t hurt to have a maintenance plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Create a preventive maintenance plan\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A preventive maintenance plan is here to ensure that important routine maintenance tasks are performed on time. Since you are planning the work ahead, you should have enough time to allocate the necessary tools, replacement parts, and labor that will be needed to execute those tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a lot of preventive work to schedule, we highly suggest you read <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/the-ridiculously-simple-preventive-maintenance-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our guide on how to set up a preventive maintenance plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Support your maintenance efforts with a mobile CMMS<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheduling work is just one piece of the puzzle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the work is performed by an in-house team member, they will need to have the necessary tools, replacement parts, and safety equipment. In some cases, that person might also need access to maintenance checklists, operating manuals, SOPs, and other documents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For parts and tools, you will need some kind of a storage room. For documents, your best bet is to store them in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CMMS software like Limble<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7498\" style=\"border: black; border-width: 2px; border-style: solid;\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1.webp\" alt=\"Organizations that use Limble CMMS for facility management\" width=\"2470\" height=\"740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1.webp 2470w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1-300x90.webp 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1-1024x307.webp 1024w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1-768x230.webp 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1-1536x460.webp 1536w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1-2048x614.webp 2048w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1-451x135.webp 451w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1-554x166.webp 554w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1-93x28.webp 93w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1-540x162.webp 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Organizations-that-use-Limble-CMMS-for-facility-management-1-100x30.webp 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2470px) 100vw, 2470px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use Limble CMMS as your asset inventory management software. You enter the equipment into its database. For each piece of equipment you can add details like make and model, manuals, troubleshooting checklists, vendor details, the spare parts it uses, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some other neat things Limble can do to simplify office maintenance:<\/span><span id=\"how-can-employers\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is an issue for the maintenance team? Work orders are a breeze: any of your employees can just jump to our online work request portal, submit the ticket with a problem description, and add a picture (if it makes sense). They will get notified about the progress of their ticket via email.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limble\u2019s drag-and-drop maintenance calendar helps you plan and organize any type of maintenance work.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use our built in QR code generator to generate a unique code for each asset. Print it out and paste it on the equipment. Anyone with access to Limble can quickly identify the asset by scanning the barcode with their mobile phone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rely on our spare parts inventory module to keep track of your parts inventory and make accurate forecasts for incoming quarters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make use of our Vendor management feature to share maintenance tickets with outside contractors and keep track of the work they perform.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of everything mentioned, as with every cloud-based solution, Limble offers a robust reporting system so you get a detailed insight in the performance of your assets, the performance of your maintenance team, the performance of your maintenance vendors, as well as detailed cost breakdown for each of the aforementioned categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can employers help create a productive work environment?\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many businesses will just choose to outsource their maintenance tasks and focus on their core business. And that\u2019s fine. However, there are some ancillary things they can do to create a more comfortable working space &#8211; which is ultimately in their best interest.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Set up good lighting<\/span><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially natural light. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aasm.org\/study-links-workplace-daylight-exposure-to-sleep-activity-and-quality-of-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neuroscientists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have made a connection between natural light, workers\u2019 sleep, and quality of life. If your offices have few windows, then try the following:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the possibility of adding skylights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use more LED vs fluorescent light bulbs to reduce direct glare on workers and potential eyestrain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep in mind how lighting affects productivity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5888\" style=\"border: black; border-width: 3px; border-style: solid;\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-lighting-affects-productivity.png\" alt=\"how lighting affects productivity\" width=\"640\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-lighting-affects-productivity.png 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-lighting-affects-productivity-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-lighting-affects-productivity-451x224.png 451w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-lighting-affects-productivity-554x275.png 554w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-lighting-affects-productivity-93x46.png 93w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-lighting-affects-productivity-540x268.png 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-lighting-affects-productivity-100x50.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledlightingsupply.com\/blog\/office-lighting-design-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an interesting office lighting design guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for those who want to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Invest in ergonomic office furniture<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Invest in furniture and seats that are comfortable, supportive, and ergonomic to ease strain on joints, avoid back strain, and minimize the chances of future musculoskeletal problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although providing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/wellness\/ergonomics\/office-chair-choosing-right-ergonomic-office-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ergonomic chairs can improve spine health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can take additional steps to help improve staff posture overall. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/fitness-exercise\/standing-desks-help-beat-inactivity#1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicate that more time standing rather than sitting could be better for employee health. So, try innovative ways to encourage movement at work such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorporating standing desks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating outdoor lunch break spaces to encourage staff to leave their desks and move around at lunchtime<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing adjustable <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.startstanding.org\/standing-desks\/best-standing-desk-converters\/#what\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">desktop risers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are about $500 cheaper than standing desks, so they can be distributed to more of your workforce.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of us will still need to spend quite a few hours behind the desk. Alongside ergonomic furniture, it makes sense to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitforworksg.com\/working-from-home-some-ergonomic-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">share proper sitting posture tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5889\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/correct-sitting-posture.png\" alt=\"correct sitting posture\" width=\"640\" height=\"493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/correct-sitting-posture.png 1024w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/correct-sitting-posture-300x231.png 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/correct-sitting-posture-768x592.png 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/correct-sitting-posture-309x238.png 309w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/correct-sitting-posture-379x292.png 379w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/correct-sitting-posture-78x60.png 78w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/correct-sitting-posture-526x405.png 526w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/correct-sitting-posture-100x77.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Improve indoor air quality<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining optimal <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/report-environment\/indoor-air-quality\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indoor air quality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a non-negotiable requirement because of the dangers of indoor pollutants that may contribute to irritations, illnesses and the so-called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2796751\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sick building syndrome (SBS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one area where you can\u2019t afford to be negligent. Fortunately, there are several modern solutions to help you manage indoor air quality like smart HVAC systems. As an added bonus, these systems also improve energy efficiency..<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Allocate budget for maintenance\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it\u2019s money well spent, maintenance does come at a cost. Not doing maintenance is much more expensive in the long run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So provide your maintenance workers with the resources they need to be efficient and deliver quality work. If you force them to improvise solutions out of thin air, you do not have the right to complain about recurring problems.<\/span><span id=\"how-can-employees-help\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) Don\u2019t disregard staff input<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is as simple as asking staff for feedback to find out about their major challenges in the building and in the office. Ask them to suggest what kind of improvements they would like to see<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can employees help keep the office clean and well maintained?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The workplace environment should be kept professional and clean at all times. Thus, it\u2019s important for everyone, from mid-level staff all the way to the c-suite to pitch in and keep the office space tidy, organized, and clean.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is achievable by getting everyone to agree on some basic rules and by establishing an office etiquette.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) Preach personal accountability<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great way to support your maintenance team is to avoid calling them in for every little issue that occurs. If you can fix the issue in less time than it takes to report the problem, the maintenance team probably doesn\u2019t need to know about it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a similar fashion, all employees should put a little effort into keeping the office clean and organized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this context, personal accountability can range from things like keeping their workspace in order, trashing items, properly switching off the lights and devices when leaving, or cleaning up after themselves in common areas like the kitchen and restrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Designate people to be maintenance <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">liaisons<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a common rule that if there is an emergency and you are giving orders, you never say \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">somebody, call 911<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. Instead, you point your finger at someone and say \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you call 911<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same goes for submitting maintenance requests. If anybody can do it, usually nobody will.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why it makes sense to designate someone to act as an intermediary with the maintenance team. They don\u2019t need to get involved in any technical maintenance details, they just need to know how to submit a ticket and who to call (if there is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/emergency-maintenance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">maintenance emergency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They can keep liaising with maintenance as the job progresses, and keep all other employees up to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Report issues as they come up<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If ignored for long, seemingly simple matters like photocopier paper jams or a copier bringing out wrinkled paper can lead to more serious maintenance issues that will require costly repairs and disrupt important deadlines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, there should already be a system like Limble CMMS in place for reporting maintenance issues. Of course, there are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/free-maintenance-ticketing-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simpler ticketing systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can also get the job done if you\u2019re only concerned about getting the ticket to the right place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, it\u2019s important to add that all maintenance requests must be documented. Verbal requests will not do. Also, these requests should be accompanied with as much information as possible so technicians do not have to spend an hour <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/blog\/what-is-troubleshooting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">troubleshooting a device<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just to try and reproduce the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#4) Be mindful of office etiquette<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some simple and common office cleaning rules that anyone can follow include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your workspace tidy, always.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get rid of clutter in your work space and other common areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure electrical cords are neatly bundled.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use hand sanitizers and disinfectants if\/when deemed necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep doorways, hallways, and fire exits free of obstacles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dispose of uneaten food and discard food wrappers in the appropriate bins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove left-over food from the fridge.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wipe down kitchen surfaces and appliances.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean up after yourself if you spill something.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the correct recycling bins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the cleaning crew is coming on Thursdays, don\u2019t leave your Monday\u2019s dirty dishes to wait for them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span id=\"office-cleaning-and-maintenance\"><\/span><span id=\"office-cleaning-and-maintenance\"><\/span><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5890\" style=\"border: black; border-width: 3px; border-style: solid;\" src=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/office-kitchen-etiquette.png\" alt=\"office kitchen etiquette\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/office-kitchen-etiquette.png 960w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/office-kitchen-etiquette-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/office-kitchen-etiquette-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/office-kitchen-etiquette-423x238.png 423w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/office-kitchen-etiquette-519x292.png 519w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/office-kitchen-etiquette-93x52.png 93w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/office-kitchen-etiquette-540x304.png 540w, https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/office-kitchen-etiquette-100x56.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/queenanneeducation.com\/office-kitchen-etiquette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Queen Anne Education<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build your own office etiquette, print it out, and place it at strategic spots in the office. This can also serve as your own office maintenance checklist.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office cleaning and maintenance is everyone\u2019s job<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hit you with a lot of information here, probably more than you bargained for. The good news is that the workplace is a collection of adult professionals (even though it might not always seem that way).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you can get everyone on the same page, following some basic rules, the maintenance guy will be a rare sight on your premises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those that have a significant number of square feet to look after, they can always rely on modern solutions like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/limblecmms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limble CMMS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to keep their office in tip-top shape.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row kd_background_image_position=&#8221;vc_row-bg-position-top&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]We spend almost a third of our life at 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