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BPSS Family and Consumer Science Standards

FACS

Area of Study 05:

Facilities Management and Maintenance

Comprehensive Standard - Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in facilities management and maintenance.

Standard FAC-05.1 Analyze career paths within the facilities management and maintenance areas.

    • FAC-05.1.01 Explain the roles and functions of individuals engaged in facilities management and maintenance careers.
    • FAC-05.1.02 Analyze opportunities for employment and entrepreneurial endeavors.
    • FAC-05.1.03 Summarize education and training requirements and opportunities for career paths in facilities management and maintenance.
    • FAC-05.1.04 Analyze the effects of facilities management and maintenance occupations on local, state, national, and global economies.
    • FAC-05.1.05 Create an employment portfolio for use with applying for internships and work-based learning opportunities in facilities management and maintenance careers.
    • FAC-05.1.06 Analyze the role of professional organizations in facilities management and maintenance professions.

Standard FAC-05.2 Demonstrate planning, organizing, and maintaining an efficient housekeeping operation for residential or commercial facilities.

    • FAC-05.2.01 Apply housekeeping standards and procedures.
    • FAC-05.2.02 Operate cleaning equipment and tools.
    • FAC-05.2.03 Manage use of supplies.
    • FAC-05.2.04 Maintain building interior surfaces, wall coverings, fabrics, furnishings, and floor surfaces.
    • FAC-05.2.05 Perform facilities maintenance based on established standards.
    • FAC-05.2.06 Analyze energy efficient methods.
    • FAC-05.2.07 Demonstrate quality services in keeping with customer expectations.

Standard FAC-05.3 Demonstrate sanitation procedures for a clean and safe environment.

    • FAC-05.3.01 Analyze the various types of cleaning methods and their environmental effects.
    • FAC-05.3.02 Summarize federal and state regulations regarding safe handling use and storage of chemicals.
    • FAC-05.3.03 Apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to situations in which blood borne pathogens exist and need to be labeled and carefully handled.
    • FAC-05.3.04 Select a pest control system appropriate for the facility and the type(s) of pests likely to be present.
    • FAC-05.3.05 Apply Centers for Disease Control (CDC) standards.
    • FAC-05.3.06 Apply Americans Disabilities Act (ADA).

Standard FAC-05.4 Apply hazardous materials and waste management procedures.

    • FAC-05.4.01 Carry out federal, state, and other regulations regarding waste management.
    • FAC-05.4.02 Demonstrate a waste minimization plan.
    • FAC-05.4.03 Practice a recycling program for conservation of resources.
    • FAC-05.4.04 Record presence of hazardous materials and occurrence of hazardous situations accurately and communicate to appropriate authorities.
    • FAC-05.4.05 Describe procedures for safely handling and storing hazardous materials and waste products.
    • FAC-05.4.06 Design energy efficient methods.
    • FAC-05.4.07 Demonstrate safe storage and disposal of pesticides.

Standard FAC-05.5 Demonstrate a work environment that provides safety and security.

    • FAC-05.5.01 Design procedures for external and internal emergencies.
    • FAC-05.5.02 Apply security procedures.
    • FAC-05.5.03 Demonstrate safe procedures in the use, care, and storage of equipment.
    • FAC-05.5.04 Apply safety and security procedures as required by Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other agencies.
    • FAC-05.5.05 Apply procedures for control of infection and infectious materials.

Standard FAC-05.6 Demonstrate laundering processes aligned with industry standards and regulations.

    • FAC-05.6.01 Summarize the functions of machines and equipment used in laundering operations.
    • FAC-05.6.02 Demonstrate standard laundry procedures.
    • FAC-05.6.03 Apply procedures for the selection of textiles, chemicals, and equipment associated with laundry.
    • FAC-05.6.04 Apply industry regulations to laundry/linen systems.

Standard FAC-05.7 Demonstrate facilities management functions.

    • FAC-05.7.01 Demonstrate quality customer service which exceeds customer expectations.
    • FAC-05.7.02 Demonstrate the elements involved in staff planning, recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and terminating of employees.
    • FAC-05.7.03 Design staff schedules.
    • FAC-05.7.04 Conduct orientation, regular training and education, and on the job training/retraining.
    • FAC-05.7.05 Demonstrate techniques and strategies to measure work quality of employees.
    • FAC-05.7.06 Apply principles of purchasing and receiving in facility management operations.
    • FAC-05.7.07 Implement procedures to control inventory.
    • FAC-05.7.08 Apply accounting principles in planning, forecasting, and recording profit and loss.
    • FAC-05.7.09 Develop a marketing plan for a business or department.