Hey all. I have read through the forums and run across threads relating to SM software, using databases and barcode scanners for inventory control. There was also a nice thread about using Google Suite tools for scheduling. All of these are definitely great tools, but no software specific to theater facility maintenance management.
Here's the deal. I've done quite a bit of one-off contract work with individual schools as a tech director or in equipment repair after the fact (preventative maintenance is a dirty word around here), however, I am now in the process of preparing a proposal for establishing a full time permanent position of theater maintenance supervisor within the district and possibly apply for the position myself.
I am dealing with a different level of administrators who may not be well versed in theater and they have asked me if there are any boilerplate theater maintenance models and/or maintenance software. I know how to run a theater and maintain gear, but I believe these administrators are so used to seeing/using "canned" models and software, that my 25+ years experience may not be enough for them. I can understand their concern. As a lighting production owner operator I took care of hundreds of personal assets whereas the district would require someone to track thousands of pieces.
I am somewhat familiar with cmms software but have never used any designed specifically for theater maintenance. I can probably adapt most any existing commercial asset management software to this specific purpose but if there is something out there I would be open. Has anyone run across anything?
Any thoughts appreciated.
Here's the deal. I've done quite a bit of one-off contract work with individual schools as a tech director or in equipment repair after the fact (preventative maintenance is a dirty word around here), however, I am now in the process of preparing a proposal for establishing a full time permanent position of theater maintenance supervisor within the district and possibly apply for the position myself.
I am dealing with a different level of administrators who may not be well versed in theater and they have asked me if there are any boilerplate theater maintenance models and/or maintenance software. I know how to run a theater and maintain gear, but I believe these administrators are so used to seeing/using "canned" models and software, that my 25+ years experience may not be enough for them. I can understand their concern. As a lighting production owner operator I took care of hundreds of personal assets whereas the district would require someone to track thousands of pieces.
I am somewhat familiar with cmms software but have never used any designed specifically for theater maintenance. I can probably adapt most any existing commercial asset management software to this specific purpose but if there is something out there I would be open. Has anyone run across anything?
Any thoughts appreciated.
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