Tool bag
Carry the everyday facility-maintenance kit.
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Build a basic facility maintenance tool kit.
The everyday tools, consumables, PPE, and repair parts that help facilities people handle routine work without turning the shop into a junk drawer.
Start with the core kit. Add specialty tools as the work demands.
Buy for the work you actually perform. A school or commercial facility shop does not need every specialty tool on day one. Match tools to your site procedures, qualifications, equipment, and repair scope.
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Safety boundary: A tool being listed here does not make a task appropriate for unqualified staff. Electrical, refrigerant, life-safety, gas, structural, and other regulated work still requires the correct training, procedures, and qualifications.
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Core Hand Tools
Screwdriver set
Everyday fasteners, devices, covers, and hardware.
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General repair, anchors, and light carpentry.
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Sizing filters, hardware, openings, and repair materials.
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Plumbing fittings and general mechanical work.
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Plumbing traps, fittings, and larger gripping jobs.
Check on AmazonMini pick and hook set
O-rings, seals, clips, debris, and tight-access detail work.
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Bolts, brackets, mechanical equipment, and door hardware.
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Basic inspection and troubleshooting light.
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Condensate drain clearing, controlled water pickup, and cleanup.
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Door closers, hardware, fixtures, and equipment fasteners.
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Tight-access gripping, bending, and small hardware work.
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Cutting packaging, caulk, gasket material, and general repair materials.
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Mounting, door/hardware checks, and general installation.
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Leak response, drain work, cleanup, mixing, and carrying supplies.
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Trim, access panels, controlled prying, and light demolition.
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Rust removal, thread cleaning, and metal preparation.
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Hands-free light for ceilings, mechanical rooms, cabinets, and under-sink work.
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Keep screws, nuts, washers, and small parts together during repairs.
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GFCI / receptacle tester
Quick checks for receptacle wiring conditions and GFCI testing.
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Voltage and electrical diagnostic work by qualified staff.
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Replacement GFCI receptacle; verify rating and application before ordering.
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General electrical-shop consumable; not a substitute for proper connectors or repairs.
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Common wire connectors for properly sized, de-energized work.
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Wire preparation for approved electrical and low-voltage work.
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Crimp terminals and low-voltage/control wiring.
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Heavy-duty gripping and wire work by appropriately qualified staff.
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Workspace power distribution; not a substitute for electrical repair.
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Temporary power for tools; use the correct load/environment rating.
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Initial voltage screening; not a substitute for required absence-of-voltage verification.
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25 ft drain snake
Routine branch-drain and sink-clog work where snaking is appropriate.
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Repair part for compatible Sloan urinal flushometers; verify model and GPF.
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Repair kit for compatible Sloan flushometers; verify model and GPF.
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Larger threaded pipe fittings and heavy mechanical work.
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Physical cleaning of accessible drains and condensate lines.
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Thread seal tape for compatible tapered threaded fittings.
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Thread sealant for compatible pipe-thread applications.
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Toilet reset/seal repair; verify flange condition and required seal style.
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Fixture and drain sealing where the manufacturer allows putty.
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Hose and small mechanical connections where clamps are specified.
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Common seals for compatible faucets, valves, and mechanical repairs.
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Tank-toilet running/leak repair; verify fit and flush-valve size.
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HVAC service wrench set
Specialty HVAC service access; refrigerant work may require qualified personnel.
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Example common filter size; always verify the exact required dimensions and rating.
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Example common filter size; always verify the exact required dimensions and rating.
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Sealing compatible HVAC duct and insulation-jacket seams.
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Thermal camera
Temperature patterns in HVAC, electrical, moisture, and building-envelope work.
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Fast non-contact temperature checks for HVAC and mechanical diagnostics.
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See behind fixtures, under equipment, and into tight spaces.
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Masonry bit set
Drilling block, brick, and concrete with the correct tool and anchor.
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Mounting, drilling, and general installation work.
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General drilling for wood, metal, and common maintenance jobs.
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Apply sealants around penetrations, fixtures, windows, and doors.
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Locate framing before mounting fixtures and hardware.
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Small drywall/wall patches and paint prep.
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Light-duty wall mounting; choose anchors for the substrate and load.
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Mounting into concrete/block with compatible drill bits and load requirements.
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Compatible sealing around fixtures, windows, doors, and penetrations.
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Door perimeter sealing for drafts and minor weather intrusion.
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WD-40
General water-displacing/shop spray; not a universal lubricant.
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Penetrating oil for seized and rusted hardware.
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Temporary/general shop use; not a permanent duct, electrical, or plumbing repair.
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Small non-structural bonding repairs where compatible.
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Secure appropriate threaded fasteners against vibration loosening.
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Cable organization and light-duty securing where permitted.
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Cleanup, wiping, lubrication, and routine maintenance work.
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Replacement blades for the utility knife.
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Common batteries for sensor fixtures, thermostats, locks, and controls.
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Larger-cell batteries for compatible facility devices and equipment.
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Common battery for compatible alarms, test equipment, and controls.
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Maintenance gloves
General hand protection; select task-appropriate gloves when hazards require it.
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Basic shop/work-area first aid supplies.
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Core eye protection for drilling, cutting, brushing, and overhead work.
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Hearing protection for noisy maintenance work.
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Particulate protection for appropriate dusty tasks; hazard-specific respiratory programs may require more.
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Tap and die kit
Restore or cut threads on appropriate mechanical hardware.
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