Massachusetts Facilities Administrators' Association https://massfacilities.com Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:59:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 MFAA 2025 Custodial Health and Safety Training – Full Day Sessions https://massfacilities.com/mfaa-2025-custodial-health-and-safety-training-full-day-sessions/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:54:48 +0000 https://massfacilities.com/?p=82303 Read More... from MFAA 2025 Custodial Health and Safety Training – Full Day Sessions

]]> MFAA is pleased to announce we have partnered with DLS and MIIA, aprovider of Risk Management Services for many of our member’s employersto provide regulatory required training. Training qualifies MIIA members forpolicy rewards.

Mass Department of Labor Services will be presenting annual required safetyand refresher training; AHERA, ladders and lift, roof access and hazardousenergy control.

24Restore explains Disaster Preparedness -how Custodial staff can beprepared for emergency response, how to use your equipment to help andwhat proper mold mitigation looks like.

MIIA sponsors Hazard Communication training with a trainer who has proven performance in simplifying information on SDS to safely use, store, anddispose of custodial chemicals.

BETCO and Likarr / Kellco are presenting a special session highlighting modern cleaning methods with fun facts for better results using less effortand time. A hands-on session covers Blood Borne Pathogen identification with required proper Personal Protective Equipment and effective cleanup procedures.

Training certificates will be issued to show compliance with DLS training requirements.

One full-day training session will be offered in regional locations on differentdays, choose one session near your location…. All start with continental breakfast at 7:30am and end at 3pm.

Locations and Dates:

Training Schedule:

  • 7:30 – 8:00 AM:
    • Café: Coffee and Pastries
    • Welcome and Explanation of the Day
  • 8:00 AM:
    • Sessions Begin – Note: To qualify for DLS required training certification, attendees must sign in to EVERY SESSION.
  • 10:10 AM:
    • Break
  • 12:00 PM:
    • Lunch
  • Sessions Include:
    • Bloodborne Pathogen (Commonwealth of MA required Annual Training) – BETCO-Jack Collins
    • Disaster Preparedness/Mold Cleanup – 24 Restore
    • Hazard Communication – Lynn Rose
    • Job Site Safety and Asbestos Refresher – Mass Department of Labor
    • “Why We Don’t Clean Buildings THAT Way Anymore!” – Likaar/BETCO and Kellco (Western MA)
]]> Session One – April Custodial Training https://massfacilities.com/2025-custodial-training-session-one/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:21:46 +0000 https://massfacilities.com/?p=82120 Read More... from Session One – April Custodial Training

]]> Mark your calendars! Four custodial training sessions are scheduled. Two sessions will be held in April (April 22nd and 24th, locations TBD). Two more sessions will take place in June (June 24th and 26th, one in Northampton (Western) and one TBD). More details to follow.


April Custodial training Dates – April 22 & April 24th – Sites TBD

June Custodial Training Dates – June 24th & 26th – Locations: Northampton (Western) & TBD

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]]> Mark your calendars! Four custodial training sessions are scheduled. Two sessions will be held in April (April 22nd and 24th, locations TBD). Two more sessions will take place in June (June 24th and 26th, one in Northampton (Western) and one TBD). More details to follow.


April Custodial training Dates – April 22 & April 24th – Sites TBD

June Custodial Training Dates – June 24th & 26th – Locations: Northampton (Western) & TBD

]]> Session Three – June Custodial Training https://massfacilities.com/june-custodial-training-session-three/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 21:18:58 +0000 https://massfacilities.com/?p=82126 Read More... from Session Three – June Custodial Training

]]> Mark your calendars! Four custodial training sessions are scheduled. Two sessions will be held in April (April 22nd and 24th, locations TBD). Two more sessions will take place in June (June 24th and 26th, one in Northampton (Western) and one TBD). More details to follow.


April Custodial training Dates – April 22 & April 24th – Sites TBD

June Custodial Training Dates – June 24th & 26th – Locations: Northampton (Western) & TBD

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]]> Mark your calendars! Four custodial training sessions are scheduled. Two sessions will be held in April (April 22nd and 24th, locations TBD). Two more sessions will take place in June (June 24th and 26th, one in Northampton (Western) and one TBD). More details to follow.


April Custodial training Dates – April 22 & April 24th – Sites TBD

June Custodial Training Dates – June 24th & 26th – Locations: Northampton (Western) & TBD

]]> Monthly Chapter Meetings https://massfacilities.com/monthly-chapter-meetings/ Mon, 10 Feb 2025 02:29:07 +0000 https://massfacilities.com/?p=82105 Read More... from Monthly Chapter Meetings

]]> MFAA members are invited to gather monthly in a relaxed setting to connect, share insights, and network with fellow facilities professionals.

]]> **MFAA FALL CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATE** October, 28th-29th https://massfacilities.com/mfaa-fall-conference-save-the-date-october-28th-29th/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:56:59 +0000 https://massfacilities.com/?p=82054 Read More... from **MFAA FALL CONFERENCE SAVE THE DATE** October, 28th-29th

]]> This years MFAA Fall Conference will be October 28th – 29th. The Vendor Fair will be held on October 29th. Please save the date and we can’t wait to see you there!

**SAVE THE DATE** MFAA 2025 Fall Conference October 28-29

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]]> As a member of the MFAA, you will gain the benefit of….

  • Fast and effective problem-solving with peers across the state
  • Unlimited use of online message board and archive
  • Full access to bids specs, templates and recourse documents
  • Regional Chapter meetings (West, Central, Northeast, Metro Boston, Cape Cod), Quarterly Training Institutes, and our Annual Conference/EXPO that all target professional development and networking for municipal and public
  • K-12 facilities professionals here in MA.
  • Annual (Full Day) Custodial Professional Development Training/Certification
  • Regular opportunities to gain specialized training and certification
  • Active involvement with state agencies that influence legislation

 

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]]> MFAA is a not for profit community of more than 150 Public Facility Directors united to share knowledge and recourses that improve the performance and operation of all our public buildings throughout Massachusetts.
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]]> Massachusetts CHPS reinstated by MSBA https://massfacilities.com/massachusetts-chps-reinstated-by-msba/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:51:16 +0000 https://avatar-development.com/mfaa/massachusetts-chps-reinstated-by-msba/ Read More... from Massachusetts CHPS reinstated by MSBA

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State Policies

The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) has established several sustainable green programs for all MSBA-funded projects, with an increased emphasis on reducing energy and water consumption. These programs include updated standards for new and major renovation/addition projects as well as improved sustainable requirements for repair projects. The MSBA also requires and pays for the entire cost of building commissioning for all MSBA-funded projects to ensure that these buildings operate efficiently and as designed.

Effective July 29, 2015, CHPS has been reinstated as an option for projects as follows:

  • Using the NE-CHPS Criteria Version 3.0, achieve a minimum of CHPS Verified recognition – 110 points for new construction or 85 points for addition/renovation for no additional reimbursement.

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