Physical Plant Basic Certification Program: For all employees, the basic program covers an introduction to the Physical Plant operations, attitude and customer service, communication skills, sexual harassment and cultural diversity, and several areas of required safety training. Participants must qualify for certification by answering questions on each area within their first six months of employment, or within six months of attending the six- to seven-hour training session, whichever is later.

Refresher Training: Approximately 12 months after attending the Basic Certification Program, and annually thereafter, all Physical Plant employees attend Refresher Training to enhance their retention and update their knowledge of Basic Certification topics. Included are safety issues, communication, sexual harassment and cultural diversity, and a variety of current concerns such as teamwork, stress management, time management, etc. A revised program is offered each calendar year.

Groundskeeping Certification Program: For groundskeeping employees, this program covers the basics of job-specific skills and knowledge, including such areas as the UCF irrigation system, landscape equipment usage, basic plant care, landscape hazards and their prevention, and waste and recycling. Groundskeepers are required to certify by answering questions or performing specific tasks after attending the course.

Pesticide Application Licensing Preparation Program: This program is a follow-on to the Groundskeeping Certification Program, and includes all areas to be covered on the county pesticide application licensing examination.

Building Services Certification Program: For Building Services personnel, this program covers the basics of job-specific skills and knowledge, including such areas as cleaning techniques for all surfaces and objects, and specific space requirements, including laboratories. Building Services personnel are required to certify by answering questions or performing specific tasks after attending the course.

Vehicle Inspection Procedures and Sign-Off: This self-study program is supplemented with hands-on supervision of actual inspections by Physical Plant automotive mechanics. This program is required for any Physical Plant employee who is charged with the weekly inspection of a passenger car or light truck.

Vehicle Backing: This program teaches proper techniques for safe backing while driving, and is required for all Physical Plant employees.

Class D Driver's License Preparation: This program helps prepare employees to take the Florida Class D Driver's License test, when required as a part of their positions at Physical Plant. It covers the Class D specific areas as well as the more general Class E requirements.

Other areas: Under development are additional programs covering basic storekeeping, basic postal service procedures, basic HVAC and water treatment procedures, and basic maintenance. Also under development are Employee-Supervisor Communication Skills, Employee Performance Documentation and Evaluation, and Conflict of Interest and Outside Activities Policies and Procedures Review. Special topics classes may also be made available to Physical Plant employees as resources become available.

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