Chapter 11, Section 5

Building Exteriors

• Exterior building surface• Window ledges,

parapets, decorative surfaces, carvings, etc.

• Parking and exterior building area lighting

• Drainage system• Outdoor stairwells,

overhead walkways, balconies, and bridges

• Doors, locks, and peepholes

• Walkways• Mailboxes• Parking lot painted lines,

signs, and pavement• Fences• Exterior windows and

coverings• Alarm system

Inspecting Lobby and Vending Areas

• Check artwork.• Check plants.• Inspect seasonal decorations• Check the support of any chandeliers, spotlights, or

any other over-hanging fixture in the lobby area.• Check carpeting.• Inspect handicap-accessible items.• Inspect vending machines.• Inspect glass or mirrors on the machines.

Safety First: Painting• Do not smoke in areas where paint is stored, prepared, or

applied.• Open windows, doors, or vents, or run a fan.• Wear an air-supply respirator if there is no ventilation.• Wet down paint sweepings, cloths, and waste.• Place a safety lockout tag on electrical switches until work

is completed.• Ensure that electrically powered equipment in a paint

shop is properly grounded.• Check that the lighting is explosion-proof.• Keep fire extinguishers nearby.

Painting Methods

• Painting with a brush

• Painting with a roller

• Spray painting

Replacing Ceiling Tiles

1. Remove and discard the damaged ceiling tile.2. Inspect for water leaks.3. Find the source of the leak and repair it.4. Cut the new ceiling tile to the same

measurement as the one removed.5. Install the new tile.6. Clean the area.

Inspecting Laundry Carts

1. Test the wheels to make sure they are in good working condition.

2. Make sure that the wheels’ zerk fittings are sufficiently lubricated.

3. Replace wheels if necessary.4. Check that caters and hitches are in good condition.5. Replace the casters and hitches if necessary.6. Check the laundry cart wire frame are unbent and

undamaged.

Section 11.5 Quiz

1. _____ maintenance refers to the routine tasks a maintenance worker performs to keep property equipment, fixtures, and structures in good working order and to avoid more serious and costly repairs.

2. While inspecting the vending machines, maintenance workers make sure everything over _____ pounds is bolted to the floor.

Section 11.5 Quiz

3. True/False: Spraying is the fastest and most efficient way of painting large, flat surfaces.

4. True/False: A water-based fire extinguisher is suitable for paint or electrical fires.

5. One or two shots of grease is usually sufficient to lubricate laundry cart wheels.