METHOD FOR MAINTENANCE WORK

METHOD FOR MAINTENANCE WORK

Through careful investigation it was observed that the contracts of carrying out maintenance work in the institution is carried out mostly by the direct labour (maintenance team) of the institution. Through some works are awarded out to other contractors outside and when observed it was noticed that such works are those that demand highly technical expertise, that are carried out periodically.

It is imperative to note that the contractor is solely responsible for any liability incurred during the course of operation. Direct labor service is used in the institution mainly to carry out the daily routine work or emergency repairs.

Indirect labour service in an institution is quite expensive to operate and at times lead to poor workmanship.

Direct labour is more adopted in the institution because of the under listed advantages.

1) It allows staff control of activities of operatives

2) It ensures good standard of workmanship by craft operatives who enjoy continuity of employment.

3) Incentives schemes can be introduced by the maintenance management to motivate the operators.

4) There is standard compliment of labour available.

It is also of utmost importance to note that the above listed advantages have its disadvantage also

1) There is lack of specialization in terms of labour skill and plant.

2) The financial and other risks are borne solely by the organizations.

3) The operatives may be unemployed;

4) Material loss is always common in direct labour system as movement of materials cannot be accurately coordinated.

The tertiary institution organization only employ indirect labour system when professional expertise is required which the direct labour is lacking, but still the works are carried out under the supervision of the maintenance section of the building.