Playground Maintenance Technician Training – Snoqualmie, WA

Playground Maintenance Technician Training – City of Snoqualmie

Partner: City of Snoqualmie

Location: Snoqualmie City Hall, 38624 SE River St, Snoqualmie, WA  98965

Dates: May 10-11, 2017

Cost: $340
Payments accepted by credit card or invoice.
For invoices, include 1) name of the employee that is registering and 2) remit address for the invoice

Instructor: Steve Plumb, CPSI

Times: Wed 8am-3:30pm; Thur 8:30am-3:30pm

Local Contact: Larry White, Parks and Public Works Superintendent LWhite@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us
425-831-5784

Questions about the PMT training: Sally Pelto-Wheeler, sjpelto@indiana.edu , 812-856-1446

Recommended Background

There are no prerequisites for this course. Anyone who performs hands-on playground safety inspections and maintenance, along with those who supervise playground maintenance staff should attend the Playground Maintenance Technician training. Participants with experience ranging from just a few weeks up to 30 years, find the two-day course practical and informative.

The two-day PMT training focuses on practical playground maintenance practices, inspection principles and best practices in making repairs. Course modules explore the maintenance challenges associated with the common materials found in playgrounds, including concrete, metal, wood, plastics, fasteners and various surfacing materials. Through videos and case studies, participants learn about the types of playground inspections, how to repair damaged equipment and associated legal considerations. A virtual playground offers participants the opportunity to apply newly learned skills.

Course Format

Two day, in-person

Schedule

Day 1
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Welcome and introductions
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Liability
9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Playground maintenance process
9:50 a.m. – 10 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. Hazard prevention
10:20 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Safety surfacing on the playground
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Lunch to be provided
12:15 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. Playground materials – concrete
12:35 p.m. – 1 p.m. Playground materials – wood
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Playground materials – plastic/synthetic
1:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Break
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Playground materials – metals
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Playground materials – fasteners/connectors
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Wrap up and evaluation, day 1
Day 2
8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Inspection process, frequency and procedures
9:45 a.m. – 10 a.m. Break
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Record keeping and documentation
10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. Removing equipment from service
12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. Lunch to be provided
1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Virtual playground – swings
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Virtual playground – track ride
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Virtual playground – sand-digging equipment
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Virtual playground – spring rocking equipment
2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Virtual playground – composite
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Wrap up and evaluation

Parking Information

None at this time

Hotels Nearby

North Bend Motel northbendwa.gov

Salish Lodge & Spa salishlodge.com

Holiday Inn Seattle-Issaquah ihg.com (about 20 minutes away)