{"product_id":"turf-maintenance-facility-design-and-management-isbn-9780470081051","title":"Turf Maintenance Facility Design and Management","description":"This book is an essential resource covering all aspects of setting up, and efficiently operating, a turf maintenance facility. The authors discuss the role of the turf equipment manager, the most effective shop equipment, management techniques for safe and efficient shop operation, and specialized diagnostics for turf equipment. This information is supported by photos and drawings illustrating shop layouts, workflow and organization charts, and preventative maintenance forms.  Introduction.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter One: The Role of the Turf Equipment Manager.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Management Team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Turf Equipment Manager as the Team Psychologist.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture Roles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSports Turf Facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Maintenance Facility and Shop Design.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSite Selection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample layouts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesign, Construction and Selling your Design to Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemodeling Older Facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeeting Regulations and Zoning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Allow for Expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Interior Space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZonal Concept.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipment Storage Area.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOffice Space.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLounge and Break Rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParking.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLandscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow the Maintenance Facility Sets the Example.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Preventive Maintenance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is PM?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up a PM System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Effects of No PM.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWell Trained Operators as a Resource.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Technicians Role in PM.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoftware.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrims.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Documents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Reel Technology.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReel Mower Precision vs. Rotary Mower Simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrinding Methods.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBack Lapping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrinding Equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReels.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotaries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting for Height of Cut.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTire Pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRotary Blades \/ Wear \/ Sharpening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Selecting Tools and Equipment for the Shop.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Right Equipment for Your Shop.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMust Have Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Problems and Suggestions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Simple Diagnostic Technique.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInventory Control and Logistics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEthics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreventive Maintenance and Time Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespect and the Technician.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Training Equipment Operators.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Find Good Operators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTraining Equipment Operators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Filling the Turf Equipment Manager Position.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLack of Career Awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHigh Schools as a Resource.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostsecondary Programs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccession Planning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Safety Regulations and Regulatory Agencies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClean and Organized is Safer and More Efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssistance from Regulatory Agencies and Your Insurance Carrier.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling Fuels and Oils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical Handling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecycling and Detoxification.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHazardous Materials Record Keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccident Prevention.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccident Reports and Reporting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFirst Aid and First Responders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Conclusions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eJohn R. Piersol, GCSAA\u003c\/b\u003e, is Director of the Golf\/Landscape\/Forestry Division at Lake City Community College in Florida. These programs offer AS degrees in golf course operations, landscape technology, and agribusiness management, and certificate programs in forest operations, irrigation technology, turf equipment technology, horticulture, and pest control operations. Mr. Piersol has presented seminars on golf courses and landscaping throughout the world.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarry V. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e has more than twenty-five years of experience in the turf equipment and allied industries as an equipment dealer, distributor's territory manager, turf equipment management professor, and technical trainer. Mr. Smith authored the \"From the Shop\" column for Landscape Maintenance magazine from 2004 to 2007. Now semi-retired and consulting in the turf equipment maintenance industry, Mr. Smith served as a professor and program coordinator of the Turf Equipment Management Program at Lake City Community College in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFrom set-up to operation—everything the turf equipment manager needs to know, all in one place\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInside this book are proven techniques that enable you to design, build, and manage an efficient and safe turf maintenance facility for golf courses, parks, and sports complexes. Backed by more than fifty years of collective experience, the authors assist you in developing and implementing cost-effective preventive maintenance programs that rely on the latest technology to optimize the performance of turf equipment. Moreover, with its detailed coverage of safety regulations and regulatory agencies, the book helps ensure the safety of everyone who works in the shop or uses the turf equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis unique reference brings together all the best practices and clear, step-by-step guidance for critical tasks such as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemodeling older maintenance facilities to maximize efficiency and equipment performance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the quick-start method for setting up an effective preventive maintenance program\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting essential tools and equipment for the shop\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaintaining closely mown turf using the latest reel technology\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking advantage of a simple diagnostic technique to organize, dissect, and isolate equipment problems\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing the right turf equipment manager and training equipment operators\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eExtensive use of drawings and photographs of actual facilities and equipment help you understand how to implement the authors' recommendations. Web site addresses for many of the suppliers and services that you need are listed in the Appendix. In short, all the essentials of turf equipment management and maintenance—from initial set-up to operation—are now available in one place for quick and easy reference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990418702565,"sku":"NP9780470081051","price":100.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470081051.jpg?v=1761787750","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/turf-maintenance-facility-design-and-management-isbn-9780470081051","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}