High School Educational Specifications

Maintenance & Custodial

Program Overview: Maintenance & Custodial

All high schools should have the following in order to promote the ease of maintenance and cleanliness:

·  All high schools need loading in a central area

·  Buildings need more storage space

·  There should not be carpet in schools due to difficulty cleaning

·  Make sure there is a custodial closet in every corridor

·  School landscaping needs to be maintained appropriately for aesthetic and safety reasons


Space Requirements: Maintenance & Custodial

Adjacencies: Maintenance & Custodial

Central Receiving

Objective

·  A space to receive and store equipment and supplies.

Users of This Activity Area

·  Custodial staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

·  Storing supplies
·  Storing equipment and trash cans / ·  Receiving shipments

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / ·  Fluorescent lighting
Electrical / ·  Multiple electrical outlets with special consideration for recharging large cleaning equipment
Technology/Communications / ·  No Special Requirements
Plumbing / ·  Deep utility sink
HVAC/Mechanical / ·  No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / ·  (2) 4'-wide doors with no mullion into corridor
·  Roll-up door to loading dock
Interior and Exterior Windows / ·  No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling / ·  Exposed ceiling with painted structure and ductwork
Floors / ·  Sealed concrete (not painted)
Walls / ·  Paint
Other Finishes / ·  No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / ·  Maximum linear feet of 24" deep, full height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving
Whiteboard / ·  No Special Requirements
Tackboard / ·  No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / ·  Receiving connected to raised loading dock
Furnishings / ·  Adjustable chair on casters
·  2 locking tool and supply cabinets
·  Desk
·  Eye wash
·  Fire extinguisher
·  Scrubber (3' x 4')
·  Buffer (3' x 4')
·  Walk behind (3' x 5')
·  Propane buffer
·  6 vacuum cleaners
·  2 back pack vacs
·  Extra large vacuum
·  3 shop vacuums
·  4 low speed buffers and 2 high speed
·  Disinfectant machine
·  3 hand trucks
·  (3) 8' tall ladders
·  4 recycling bins
·  3 hand carts
·  50 recycling cans

Storage Room

Objective

·  A storage space for the supplies used by custodians.

Users of This Activity Area

·  Custodial staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

·  Storing paper products, chemicals and cleaning supplies

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / ·  Fluorescent lighting
Electrical / ·  Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
Technology/Communications / ·  No Special Requirements
Plumbing / ·  Deep utility sink
·  Floor drain
HVAC/Mechanical / ·  No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / ·  (2) 4'-wide doors with no mullion (lockable)
Interior and Exterior Windows / ·  No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling / ·  Exposed ceiling with painted structure and ductwork
Floors / ·  Sealed concrete
Walls / ·  Paint
Other Finishes / ·  No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / ·  No Special Requirements
Whiteboard / ·  No Special Requirements
Tackboard / ·  No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / ·  No Special Requirements
Furnishings / ·  24" deep x 24" high heavy-duty, adjustable shelving
·  Lockable storage cabinet
·  Eye wash
·  Fire extinguisher

Custodial Closet

Objective

·  A large closet provided to store custodial equipment and supplies.

Users of This Activity Area

·  Custodial staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

·  Storing and retrieving custodial supplies

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / ·  Fluorescent lighting
Electrical / ·  Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
Technology/Communications / ·  No Special Requirements
Plumbing / ·  Deep sink(s) with hot and cold water
·  Floor drain
HVAC/Mechanical / ·  No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / ·  Solid door
Interior and Exterior Windows / ·  No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling / ·  Exposed ceiling with painted structure and ductwork
Floors / ·  Sealed concrete
Walls / ·  Paint
Other Finishes / ·  No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / ·  Maximum linear feet of 24" deep, full height, heavy-duty adjustable shelving
Whiteboard / ·  No Special Requirements
Tackboard / ·  No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / ·  No Special Requirements
Furnishings / ·  Custodial equipment

Office

Objective

·  A space provided for the head custodian to file reports, work orders, place orders and schedule employees.

Users of This Activity Area

·  Custodial staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

·  Place orders
·  Schedule and manage employees / ·  File reports
·  Computer work

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / ·  Fluorescent lighting
·  Task lighting at work surfaces
Electrical / ·  Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
Technology/Communications / ·  No Special Requirements
HVAC/Mechanical / ·  No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / ·  Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds
Interior and Exterior Windows / ·  Blinds on all windows

Finishes

Ceiling / ·  Acoustical ceiling
Floors / ·  Resilient flooring
Walls / ·  Paint
Other Finishes / ·  No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / ·  No Special Requirements
Whiteboard / ·  No Special Requirements
Tackboard / ·  4'x4' tackboard
Other Specialties / ·  No Special Requirements
Furnishings / ·  Lockable file cabinets
·  Fax machine
·  Workstation to include: desk w/ computer workstation; task chair; guest chair; file cabinet; bookcase

Outdoor Storage

Objective

·  Storage for flammable and hazardous materials.

Users of This Activity Area

·  Custodial staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

·  Storing materials / Storing leaf blower and propane buffer

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / ·  Fluorescent lighting
Electrical / ·  Electrical outlets
Technology/Communications / ·  No Special Requirements
Plumbing / ·  Hose bibb
HVAC/Mechanical / ·  Ample fume ventilation
Doors and Hardware / ·  Double door access for equipment removal
Interior and Exterior Windows / ·  No Special Requirements

Finishes

Ceiling / ·  Exposed ceiling with painted structure and ductwork
Floors / ·  Sealed concrete
Walls / ·  Paint
Other Finishes / ·  No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / ·  No Special Requirements
Whiteboard / ·  No Special Requirements
Tackboard / ·  No Special Requirements
Other Specialties / ·  No Special Requirements
Furnishings / ·  Heavy-duty, adjustable shelving
·  Flammable liquids cabinet

Staff Lounge (with Lockers & Shower Area)

Objective

·  To provide a space for custodians to take breaks, have lunch, change clothes and store personal items.

Users of This Activity Area

·  Custodial staff

Activities Conducted in this Space

·  Breaks
·  Staff meetings / ·  Meals

Environmental Characteristics

Lighting / ·  Fluorescent lighting
Electrical / ·  Multiple electrical outlets on each wall
Technology/Communications / ·  No Special Requirements
Plumbing / ·  Sink(s) with hot and cold water
·  Shower
·  Toilet
HVAC/Mechanical / ·  No Special Requirements
Doors and Hardware / ·  Door with vision panel or side light with built in blinds
·  Solid door into shower area
Interior and Exterior Windows / ·  Blinds on all windows
·  Windows preferred

Finishes

Ceiling / ·  Acoustical ceiling
·  Moisture resistant ceiling in shower area
Floors / ·  Non-skid tile in shower area
·  Resilient flooring
Walls / ·  Paint
Other Finishes / ·  No Special Requirements

Specialties

Casework / ·  24" deep base cabinets with counter continuous on 1 wall
·  Lockers for 15 people
Whiteboard / ·  4'x4' whiteboard
Tackboard / ·  4'x4' tackboard
Other Specialties / ·  No Special Requirements
Furnishings / ·  12 chairs
·  Sink cabinet in shower area
·  (3) 4-person tables
·  Vending machine
·  Refrigerator
·  Microwave oven
·  Paper-towel dispenser
·  Soap dispenser
·  Mirror over sink in shower area
Issued: / 06.01.09 / Revised: / Contact Person: Manager Standards and Design

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