Tools of the Trade
This tool measures voltage, resistance, and current in electrical circuits
What is a multimeter?
If a patient gets stuck in this, Facilities is the first to call before panic sets in
What is an elevator?
The type of maintenance performed to prevent system failure.
What is preventative maintenance?
You'd use this to check if a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical
What is a level?
This system provides backup power during an electrical outage
What is the emergency generator or emergency power system?
The computerized system that manages work orders and maintenance schedules
What is a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System)?
This piece of equipment helps you safely reach ceiling fixtures.
What is a ladder or lift?
The gas system that delivers oxygen, vacuum, and medical air is called this.
What are medical gas systems?
Equipment records must include this information to ensure compliance with accreditation standards
What is inspection, testing, and maintenance documentation?
This is used to check air temperature at diffusers
What is a thermometer?
This system automatically signals the fire department during a fire event
What is the fire alarm system?
This type of maintenance is done only after a breakdown occurs.
What is corrective maintenance?
This device measures airflow in HVAC system
What is an anemometer?
This type of water system must be tested regularly to prevent Legionella growth
What is the domestic hot water system?
Facilities Staff conduct these on a regular schedule to ensure systems operate within standards
What are routine inspections?