{"id":8038,"date":"2024-05-13T07:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T11:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/?p=8038"},"modified":"2026-03-16T23:29:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T03:29:34","slug":"tips-for-techs-7-ways-to-make-plant-maintenance-more-efficient","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.newprocontainers.com\/blog\/tips-for-techs-7-ways-to-make-plant-maintenance-more-efficient\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Techs: 7 Ways to Make Plant Maintenance More Efficient"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For plant techs, time is always of the essence. At least, sometimes it seems that way. Efficiency is the key to accomplishing all tasks within the amount of time you’re given. I spent many years in plant maintenance, during which I developed routines and practices that significantly boosted my efficiency. This not only increased my effectiveness as a plant tech but also, not surprisingly, made me a much happier person. Based on this experience, I’ve compiled seven tips to help make your plant maintenance more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Always be on the lookout for ways to save time as you move through accounts and drive your routes. <\/strong>Even with a well-prepared map and summary, you might discover new ways to shorten your process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Move through the account one time, and one time only. <\/strong>Handle each plant as you come to it, in order. That means you\u2019ll need to carry all necessary tools and supplies from the start. And that<\/em> requires making detailed notes<\/a> <\/em>on your previous visit and reviewing them<\/em> before starting your day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Keep complete and accurate notes.<\/strong> See above. This cannot be overstated, as evidenced by my repeated reminders. It’s crucial. Document any tools or supplies you don\u2019t usually carry but will need for the next service, along with the chemical and moisture requirements of troublesome plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Cut down on “stand around time” as much as possible. <\/strong>While I\u2019m not a big fan of multi-tasking, idle time will seriously erode efficiency. If you’re close enough, begin maintenance on plants while waiting for water to fill, check for pests as you rotate plants, and always seek ways to work faster and more effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Develop a service routine and apply it to each plant. <\/strong>Here\u2019s the routine I use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n