annual maintenance calendar

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winterWinter

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

 

spring-1Spring

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 4th, 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

 

summer-1Summer

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

 

fall-1Autumn

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)

 

winterWinter

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

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