annual maintenance calendar

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January

• New Year’s Day – Holiday
• Start first round of Preventative Maintenance Inspections
• Holiday tree removal program ends
• Check common area lighting, photocells and timers
• Replace furnace filters and/or clean heaters in common areas

February

• Erosion management from rain runoff
• Check gutters and downspouts
• Review Mold and Mildew Remediation Guide

 

March

• Daylight Savings Start – Adjust common area light timers forward one hour. Inspect photocells, timers, and common area lights
• Spring Cleaning Projects – pressure washing, exterior light cleaning, etc
• Hose bibb covers should be removed
• Turf fertilization and weed control (time approximate) check vendor contract
• If pools require heavy maintenance (such as plastering or re-plumbing) schedule now
• Updated CRES parts and supplies spec sheet released

April

• Summer flowers planted (time approximate) – check vendor contract
• Continue Spring cleaning projects
• Plan summer capital improvement projects
• Open foundation vents
• Building envelope inspections – check clearance between earth and buildings, check stairs, railings, patios, decks, siding, etc
• Irrigation systems activated (time approximate) – check vendor contract
• Replace furnace filters in common areas
• Schedule summer holiday coverage- Memorial Day, July 4^th, Labor Day, etc…

May

• A/C allowed
• Prepare swimming pools for opening –  stock all chemicals, make sure all equipment is in working order. Make sure all safety equipment, procedures and signage is in place
• Curb paint and parking lot striping (weather permitting)
• Memorial Day – Holiday – Swimming pools open
• Check common area lighting, photocells and timers
• Inspect dryer ducts for buildup

 

June

• First round of Preventative Maintenance Inspections should be complete
• Pool season open – additional maintenance
• Curb paint and parking lot striping should be complete
• Plan now for any parking lot maintenance needed
• Summer projects
• Watch for prohibited barbeques on patios

 

July

• Start second round of Preventative Maintenance Inspections
• Pool season open – additional maintenance
• Independence Day (July 4) – Holiday
• Check common area lighting, photocells, and timers
• Replace furnace and/or AC filters in common areas

 

August

• Pool season open – additional maintenance
• Summer project wrap up

 

September

• Schedule winter holiday coverage- Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc..
• Labor Day – Holiday – Pools close!
• Check common area lighting, photocells, and timers
• Final curb paint opportunity

October

• Gutter clean?
• Prepare for heater season – stock extra thermostats, heaters, and parts.  Pay attention for heater fire hazards
• Irrigation systems winterized (check vendor contract)
• Remove exterior furniture (if applicable)
• Plant winter flowers and spring bulbs (time approximate) – check vendor contract
• Air conditioners must be removed by October 31st
• Building envelope inspections – check clearance between earth and buildings, check stairs, railings, patios, decks, siding, etc
• Autumn leaf removal (plan extra time to blow leaves)
• Replace furnace filters and/or clean heaters in common areas
• Inspect dryer ducts
• Review Mold and Mildew Remediation Guide

 

November

• Prepare for inclement weather, have sand ready to spread on icy or snowy walkways
• Begin winterization projects
• Close foundation vents
• Pool winterization
• Daylight Savings End – Adjust common area light timers back one hour. Inspect photocells and common area lights
• Thanksgiving Day – Holiday
• Install hose bibb covers
• Autumn leaf removal (plan extra time to blow leaves)
• Gutter cleaning (if leaves are finished falling)

 

December

• All winterization projects should be complete by now
• Christmas ( Dec. 25) – Holiday
• Begin Christmas tree removal program
• All yearly fire extinguisher / fire suppression tests should be completed by now