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Ohio Public Facilities Maintenance Association (OPFMA) and Building Operators Certification (BOC) Program

Ohio Public Facilities Maintenance Association (OPFMA) and Building Operators Certification (BOC) Program. www.OPFMA.org. What is OPFMA?. Statewide 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and professional development organization created in 1987

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Ohio Public Facilities Maintenance Association (OPFMA) and Building Operators Certification (BOC) Program

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  1. Ohio Public Facilities Maintenance Association (OPFMA) and Building Operators Certification (BOC) Program www.OPFMA.org

  2. What is OPFMA? • Statewide 501(c)(3) non-profit educational and professional development organization created in 1987 • Devoted to serving the needs of public facilities maintenance employees across Ohio • Committed to high professional standards in facility maintenance, efficiency and administration • Conducts educational programs, workshops and seminars offering up-to-date information • Serves all levels of employees – administrators, building operators, managers, custodians, grounds, and others OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  3. OPFMA and Partners • OPFMA has worked and was supported from inception by the Ohio Department of Development, Ohio Energy Office, on educating public maintenance employees toward energy efficient building operations. • OPFMA has partnered lately with organizations such as OSFC, BASA, OASBO, CCAO/FMA, CES, and others. • OPFMA has partnered with its Corporate Members for BOC Classes and other Seminars OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  4. Who are OPFMA Members? • Public and Private K-12 Schools • Public and Private Colleges and Universities • Cities, Counties and Municipal Agencies • Joint Vocational Schools • State Agencies • Libraries • Museums • Any other publicly owned entity operating a facility for the public good. • Hundreds of individuals involved in facility maintenance at all levels • Vendors that offer products and services to public facilities • Retired public facilities maintenance employees OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  5. Examples of Members • K-12 Schools: Lima City Schools, Lakewood City Schools, Medina City Schools, Ashland City Schools, Western Brown Local Schools, Licking Valley LSD, Oak Hill LSD • Universities:Cleveland State, Kent State, Kenyon College, Capital University, Cuyahoga Community College, Edison Community College, Northwest State Comm. College • Libraries:Medina County District , Lima Public, Mansfield-Richland, Akron-Summit County Public Library • Counties and Municipalities: Lucas, Hamilton, Franklin and Erie County Commissioners, City of Euclid, Tipp City • Private: Brewer-Garrett, Energy Instruction Group, Four Seasons Environmental, Johnson Controls, Trane • Government agencies: OSFC, DAS, ODRC, ODPS OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  6. OPFMA Membership Benefits • Informative quarterly electronic newsletter – a forum for the maintenance employees • Educational Seminars - discount • Annual Conference and Trade Show - discount • BOC Certification program - discount • A platform of experience exchange and the opportunity of networking across OHIO • Membership in good stand earns 1 hour of continuing education toward yearly BOC certificate renewal OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  7. How to Join OPFMA • Membership form can be obtained by contacting our office – or simply • Visit www.opfma.org, click on • “OPFMA Membership”, then select • “Registration Form”. • Print the registration form – type requested data and mail it with check or Fax it along with the P.O. • For more details - use “Contact us” while at OPFMA website – assistance will be provided by our friendly staff OPFMA: (866) 570-788-0; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  8. OPFMA and BOC Program • Building Operator Certificationis a professional certification for staff who operate and maintain commercial and public buildings. • Operators earn certification by attending a series of one-day training sessions & completing project assignments in their facilities. The certification provides a credential for their professional development. • Participating organizations include public schools, joint vocational schools, academies, public and private universities, community colleges, county facilities, city facilities, state agencies, museums, parks, and private companies. OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  9. BOC Across the U.S. OPFMA: (866) 263-8620; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  10. OPFMA – Ohio’s Sole Provider of BOC Program • BOC program has been created by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC) • BOC is skill building with energy efficiency focus • Preventive maintenance • Optimize operations • Reduce energy cost • Tests and in-facility projects • Peer-to-peer experience-based learning • Certification upon successful completion OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  11. BOC Level-1 Classes & Projects • BOC 101 - Building Systems Overview • Facility floor plan • BOC 102 - Energy Conservation Techniques • Energy consumption profile • BOC 103 - HVAC Systems & Controls • HVAC operations review • BOC 104 - Efficient Lighting Fundamentals • Lighting survey • BOC 105 - Maintenance & Related Codes • BOC 106 - Indoor Air Quality • BOC 107 - Facility Electrical Systems • Electrical distribution plan OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  12. BOC Level-2 Classes • BOC 201 - Preventive Maintenance & Operations • BOC 202 - Advanced Electrical Diagnostics • BOC 203 - HVAC Troubleshooting & Maintenance • BOC 204 - HVAC Controls & Optimization • BOC 213 - Mastering Electric Control Circuits • BOC 214 - Intro to Building Commissioning OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  13. Partial List of Approved Instructors in Ohio • Richard Wirtz: HARDI – Professor Associate Dir. of Edu. • John Fetters: Effective Lighting Solutions, Inc.- President • Jeffrey Bates, PhD: Professor & Program Coordinator of Environmental Technology - CSCC • Ted Howell: Energy Instruction Group, LLC - Principal • Sri Rahm: General Electric, Researcher/Instructor • Paul Novak: Cleveland State University, Director of Environmental Health & Safety • John Seryak: Go Sustainable Energy LLC. - Principal • Jason Brown: Intelligent Illumination, Lighting Instructor • Tom J. Hand:CFM, IFMA Academy Instruction, trainer & licensed Ohio plumbing contractor OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  14. OPFMA Educative Events • Over the years BOC classes have been held in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Lima, Dayton, Kent and Solon • OPFMA organizes BOC classes across Ohio according to market demand • Hundreds of BOC students have been trained and assisted in maintaining their certification • 24 seminars are organized yearly for OPFMA Conference as well as other seminars throughout the year - offering great opportunities of earning points toward BOC certificate renewal OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

  15. Contact Information • Visit OPFMA website at: www.opfma.org • More BOC details at: www.theboc.info • OPFMA staff contact info: • OPFMA Administrator/CEO Alexandra Schneider Phone: (866)-570-7880 or E-mail: alex@opfma.org • BOC Program Coordinator Cornel Pod Phone (440) 756- 5620 or E-mail: bocc@opfma.org OPFMA: (866) 570-7880; info@opfma.org; www.opfma.org

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