22 for '22: A Top-Down Facilities Preventative Maintenance Checklist for 2022
September 1, 2021
By Jeremiah Littmann | Director of Product Development
By Jeremiah Littmann | Director of Product Development
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If you want your facility to stay safe and efficient, then preventative maintenance is a must. Instead of being reactive and fixing things when they break, planning out maintenance is your best bet to ensuring building occupants and assets stay safe. Plus, with preventative maintenance, you get the most life out of your appliances and equipment.
Having a checklist to review along the way can help you stay on top of things. Here are 22 areas (plus some bonus ones) to set your company up for a successful 2022. Consider the four categories of facilities maintenance
Tour your facility and record needs NOTE: A separate checklist may be warranted for some of these categories.
Look for areas of possible efficiencies and cost savings Not everything will need to be included in your plan for the year. Include only those assets and equipment for which preventative maintenance is deemed more cost-effective on a life-cycle basis. Organize your facility's needs by impact
Establish frequency of maintenance You know what needs to be done. Now determine when to do it. Using plant maintenance software and other historical data as well as OEM specs will give you the best reference for the necessary timelines. Assign responsibility Responsibility can be placed in two buckets: what can be handled in-house and what needs to be completed by manufacturers. Once you’ve determined what maintenance can be handled by your team, determine who should be in charge of performing it. Ensure staff is trained Consider a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) Depending on the size and scope of your facility, CMMS (also referred to as Facilities Management Software or FMS) may be necessary to track requests, schedule tasks, prepare budget estimates and project requirements, and determine resource allocations. Establish a system of staff accountability This helps team members follow through on necessary maintenance. Log all maintenance operations Continue to set goals Maintenance will never be “done.” As you move through the year, keep setting goals to guarantee lasting success. You might also like:
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