Facility Management

Providing resources for the safe and efficient operations of your school building and campus.

Facility Management is a challenging endeavor by imposing safety, health, and security concerns for students, teachers, and staff. Below we have provided resources and information to help with some of those challenges.

Multi-Line Resources for FMs:

• Workplace Safety page for information on Asbestos, Lead, and V/OSHA.
• General Safety resources include playground safety, custodial safety, and snow/ice management.
• School Operations resources include contract guides and risk management.
• Audits & Inspections to protect your staff and building.
• Grants for safety, security, and training.

For further information on the above please contact the Risk Management Team.

Maintenance and Operations:

• FM Required Inspections & Trainings List
• VSBIT Sample Preventative Maintenance Plan
• VSBIT Sample Preventative Maintenance Schedule Log
• Radon Testing
• Know your Appliance's Gas Flame Color
• Deli Slicer Don'ts
• Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks
• APPA's Body of Knowledge (BOK)
• Self Audit Safety Checklist for School Building and Grounds
• Self Audit Safety Checklist for Classrooms
• Self Audit Safety Checklist for School Kitchens
• Roof Inspection Form

Bleachers & Grandstands

To comply with safety standards inspections need to be conducted by a "qualified individual". The companies listed below are known to service Vermont schools. If you are aware of others please let us know so that we can add to the list.

HusseyAdvantage Jeff Saucier 1-207-676-2271

Tri-State Folding Partitions, Inc. Peter Mucciolo 1-800-448-7848

Theatrical Stage & Auditorium

To comply with safety standards, inspections and maintenance of stage and auditorium rigging, lighting, and drapery systems need to be conducted by an ETCP (Entertainment Technician Certification Program) certified theatrical rigging technician. The companies listed below meet these standards and are known to service Vermont schools. If you are aware of others please let us know so that we can add to the list.

Eric Durett
Production Advantage Inc.
1-800-424-9991 x 133
Williston, VT

Energy Management

There are a number of organizations that provide resources to Vermont schools in the discipline of energy management:

• School Energy Management Program
• Efficiency Vermont

Facilities Maintenance Director's Association (FMDA)

• Facilities Maintenance Director’s Association- Group purchasing of custodial and maintenance supplies.