Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Facilities Maintenance Management

• Definition and scope of facilities maintenance

• Types of maintenance: corrective, preventive, and predictive

• Key responsibilities of a facility maintenance manager

• Integration of maintenance with overall facility operations

• Case Study: A university's initiative to centralize its facility maintenance and its impact on operations

Module 2: Preventive and Predictive Maintenance

• Planning preventive maintenance schedules

• Condition monitoring tools and techniques

• Implementing predictive analytics in maintenance

• Benefits and limitations of different approaches

• Case Study: Transition from reactive to preventive maintenance in a hospital setting

Module 3: Safety, Health, and Regulatory Compliance

• OSHA standards and workplace safety practices

• Environmental regulations impacting facility maintenance

• Hazard identification and risk mitigation

• Safety documentation and reporting

• Case Study: Regulatory compliance audit in a manufacturing plant

Module 4: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

• Introduction to CMMS and its functionalities

• Selecting and implementing the right CMMS

• Using CMMS for scheduling, tracking, and reporting

• Challenges in CMMS adoption and how to overcome them

• Case Study: Implementation of CMMS in a commercial office building

Module 5: Energy Management and Sustainability in Facilities

• Energy-efficient systems and technologies

• Sustainable building certifications (e.g., LEED)

• Waste reduction and recycling practices

• Utility consumption tracking and reporting

• Case Study: Energy-saving initiatives in a retail chain and their ROI

Module 6: Asset and Lifecycle Management

• Identifying and classifying facility assets

• Lifecycle costing and long-term planning

• Asset tracking and inventory control

• Maintenance strategies to extend asset life

• Case Study: Lifecycle management for HVAC systems in a hotel chain

Module 7: Budgeting and Cost Control in Maintenance

• Preparing maintenance budgets

• Analyzing maintenance costs and expenditures

• Cost-benefit analysis of maintenance activities

• Strategies for cost optimization

• Case Study: Budget reallocation following a cost audit in a public facility

Module 8: Vendor and Contract Management

• Selecting and managing third-party service providers

• Drafting maintenance service contracts and SLAs

• Monitoring vendor performance

• Handling disputes and renegotiations

• Case Study: Outsourcing facility maintenance in a government office complex

Module 9: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Facility risk assessments and emergency planning

• Maintenance's role in emergency situations

• Business continuity planning

• Coordinating with external emergency services

• Case Study: Facility response during a major water system failure in a high-rise building

Module 10: Facility Condition Assessment and Reporting

• Inspection tools and techniques

• Data collection and analysis for condition assessments

• Reporting formats and documentation

• Using assessment data for strategic planning

• Case Study: Condition assessment and prioritization in a regional school district