Your Facility Management Questions Answered by Facility Mavens

Communication is key to Facility Management and some unique approaches to that issue

The following topics are addressed in this weeks FacilityMaven.com podcast with Kenny Seybold.
Roles the custodial department plays in facility management
How to communicate with different departments successfully
Being involved with your community and handling special events
Event management and the importance of being in the background helping others
Kenny Seybold is the Director of Custodial Operations at Flagler County schools in Palm Coast, FL.
Kenny tells us in this episode that COMMUNICATION is the key to all facility maintenance issues. 
It is with everyone, from the Superintendent, Principal, Asst. Principal to the frontline custodian, it is the most important issue on every level.
Kenny and Flagler use a program called Essential Assets for work orders and Event Manager.
From the Home Show with over 30,000 people to the 1,500 person auditorium, a middle schools dance, to the wrestling matches, all of these have to be coordinated with facilities management because come Monday morning, the students will be utilizing all of these same areas for learning.
"If you are new to Facility Maintenance, you need to have communication skills above all," says Kenny.
 
Ken also talks about Ron Crowley, National Rock Star Custodian for 2021.
Find out what is on Kenny's bucket list for this year.
Reach out to Kenny: seyboldk@flaglerschools.com
Nominate your rockstar custodian below for 2022!
www.RockStarCustodian.com
This podcast has been sponsored for you by FacilityMaven.com
 

What are the keys to Facility Maintenance?

 
"I think we have gotten too comfortable with an email or text,"  says
Mike Ward, a Facilities Manager at a school district in Central Ohio.
Do you know what ALL CAPS mean in an email?  Mike explains.
We need to get to know people better in order to have harmony in our communication.
Mike has been in facility maintenance for over 21 years and uses surveys with everyone, including surveys that focus on positive reinforcement.
Mike outlines 3 short surveys you can use.
You can reach out to Mike here: broncoblaine67@yahoo.com
Don't forget to nominate your Rock Star Custodian for 2022
www.RockStarCustodian.com
 
This podcast has been provided for you and sponsored by FacilityMaven.com

The Challenges and Rewards of Face to Face Meetings in Facility Management

Mike Ward, a Facilities Manager at a school district in Ohio says, "There are a few options on how to handle Face-to-Face meeting situations."
Use surveys to set up the meetings prior to going into the particulars.  
Take a direct services staff member with you; ie. a plumber, electrician, custodian, etc.
Show the super or principal what you know is happening from surveys you have done, maybe even how to use the system fully.
Do a building walk, be sure that a service staff member is with you.
Mike says these will change depending on the age of the buildings and can range up to an hour or more.  Principals know what they want to show you.
Always ask what they feel needs room for improvements.  Some of the challenges is knowing your principals as they change, depending on how large the district is.
Mike says, "You're never done with customer service."
 
"Remember to keep your journey healthy, positive, and be proactive."
 
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There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Facility MavenFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning. Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!
You can reach out to Mike here: broncoblaine67@yahoo.com
Don't forget to nominate your Rock Star Custodian for 2022
www.RockStarCustodian.com
This podcast has been provided for you and sponsored by FacilityMaven.com

”In Facility Maintenance be sure the Vendor is Capable” Douglas Henley, 2022

Douglas Henley says that there is a Vendor Survey he uses when working with those organizations that provide services and products to a facility maintenance department.
There are 10 points he points out, but focuses today on CAPABILITIES
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Facility Maven
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For educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Facility Maven YouTube page Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!
You can reach out to Douglas here:
dhenley@comcast.net
https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-h-henley-ii/
 
This podcast has been provided for you and sponsored by FacilityMaven.com

Facility Maintenance - From the Home Show to the Athletic Fields

Kenny Seybold is back with us again, explaining the challenges of maintaining public spaces outside of the classrooms, restrooms, and halls of a school district.
The Home Show this coming weekend is looking to see thousands of individuals after COVID.  At the same time, maintenance of the athletic fields has to be ramped up as the school is seeing increased use from spring football, baseball, and track.
 
"Remember to keep your journey healthy, positive, and be proactive."
 
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 
 
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Facility MavenFor educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Academy YouTube channel at Academy of Cleaning. Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!
You can reach out to Mike here: broncoblaine67@yahoo.com
Don't forget to nominate your Rock Star Custodian for 2022
www.RockStarCustodian.com
This podcast has been provided for you and sponsored by FacilityMaven.com

”Didn’t you get the email with the work order for the tables and chairs at our event today?”

"Didn't you get the email with the work order for the tables and chairs at our event today?" was the way Kenny Seybold started his Monday morning.
Dressed in his 'meeting' clothes, Kenny works with plant services to get it all set up in time for the event.
Other challenges of the month, work with many of the different projects that will be coming up, like AC services, and new and renovation construction projects.
Flagler Schools is working on the last of many security updates to the reception areas of several buildings.
While the school season is coming to a close, for facility manager's focus may shift, and work tasks may change, but communication between all departments of the district is still paramount.
You can reach out to Kenny at: seyboldk@flaglerschools.com
 
This podcast has been provided for you and sponsored by FacilityMaven.com
 
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Facility Maven
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 
For educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Facility Maven YouTube page Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!

Learn how this Husband and Wife team put together over a million $’s of business in Facility Cleaning!

Modern Cleaning Solutions, LLC is a woman-owned certified janitorial cleaning service business located in Tampa, FL.
 
Javier is part of the two-person ownership, Jana is the owner and was working while Javier taped this podcast.  
Together they have put together a 1.1 Million dollar GREEN CLEANING operation with 15 individuals now working with them after 5 years.
 
This is Javier's first time on the podcast and talks about the challenges and rewards of their operation and the importance of certifications, dedication, and principles in business.
We specialize in environmentally friendly cleaning services for offices, medical facilities, churches, schools, daycares, and many other businesses.
Just because something smells good or looks clean doesn’t mean that it’s a safe or healthy environment.
If you have a question about one of our commercial cleaning services, do not hesitate to contact us!
 
You can reach Modern Cleaning Solutions in Tampa Bay Florida at: https://www.moderncleaningsolutions.com/
 
This podcast has been provided for you and sponsored by FacilityMaven.com
 
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Facility Maven
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 
For educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Facility Maven YouTube page
 

Green Cleaning, Profits & Employees with Javier Caurta!

 
Today We Remember all those who served and gave us the ability to have this podcast in a free country.
 
Javier & Jana operate a Green Cleaning BSC (Building Services Contractor) in Tampa, FL.
Points that Javier talks about:
Making Profit In 2022 with Green Cleaning
Their Key is Having Stable Staff Members
Wages, Rate Increases, and Customer Satisfaction
GREEN is NOT a word, but a Mission
GREEN is NOT a chemical, understand it's a process.
GREEN is NOT more expensive says, Javier.
Not EVERY business is a client of Modern Cleaning.  They have passed up what others would say is an opportunity.  
We have choices, and we should all use them wisely.
Reach out to them today if you are in the Tampa Florida region.
Modern Cleaning Solutions
 
This podcast has been provided for you and sponsored by FacilityMaven.com
 
There is always more to the story.  Find out what it is in this week's episode of Facility Maven
Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 
For educational videos on healthy and proactive cleaning, be sure to check out the Facility Maven YouTube page Be sure to subscribe to your favorite podcast app so that you don't miss it or any other podcasts!