We all know the importance of keeping a sharp mind in the maintenance field, but what about working just as hard on your physical fitness?

Most of us maintenance supervisors have been in this game for a while. Many of us are a little older than we would like to admit. We are a wealth of knowledge but are we giving our company and co-workers 100% if we deliberately allow ourselves to get so far out of shape that we are no longer able to convert our knowledge into action?

Working out 30 minutes a day will not only improve how you feel, but also improve your ability to get-in-there with your co-workers and not just tell them how things should be done but SHOW them how to do it. If your people are like mine and most hands on learners, they learn a lot better when you physically show them.

For those of you who are in the student living side of this business you understand how demanding 7/31 through 8/15 can be! We’re on our feet 12 to 16 hrs. a day, going up and down stairs and living here in Arkansas it’s as hot as you know what!!!!  If you can’t physically keep up, your people will be over worked and looking to you for help but you will have nothing left to give.  Don’t be that guy.

 Moral of the story, your fitness affects more than just yourself in your work/personal life. Live Well.    J

John Jones

Senior Maintenance Supervisor