6.10: Getting Acquainted With the Property
Work Order Process
Commercial Maintenance Process
Service Request
A service request can be occupant or operator generated due to a system failure or for preventive/predictive maintenance scheduling.
- Work Order- Informs technician of the failure or maintenance procedure for corrective action.
- Inspection- Technician assessment for restoring failed component or service of equipment to operable or optimal condition.
- Repair- Process of restoring failed component or equipment to operable or original condition.
Repairs often requires the acquisition of parts or materials that may not be immediately available. This may result in “down time” for a necessary piece of equipment or facility component until the item can be obtained. In order to restore operation in a timely manner, it is important to obtain the parts that are right for the job by knowing where to look and knowing how to properly describe the item(s) when ordering.
Service Call Procedures
A service call is required if a building or equipment operator finds something wrong with a building system or appliance’s operation.
There are a few steps to follow for a successful service call:
• Display a professional, courteous, and intelligent attitude when dealing with customers.
• Don’t track dirt or mud into the service location.
• Make sure your tools do not cause damage to walls, floors, furniture, or other items.
• Be prepared to show some identification.
• Find the problem.
• Fix the problem.
• Explain what you found and how you fixed it to the customer.
• Fill in the appropriate paperwork in a legible manner.
• Make one last inspection of the work area.
• Clean up any mess you made.