2026 Maintenance Roundtable: Using Apps for Better Operations

Fee: Free!

~This webinar includes .1 CEU and access to the recorded video for 60 days following the webinar.

There's an app for that!

Did you know that Philadelphia mows over 2,600 acres of lawn and turf every two weeks and has contracts with three different companies?

How do they keep it all on track, and what do they do that could help your agency be more efficient? This webinar will take you on Philly’s journey from analog paper to the utilization of mobile technology and mapping to better manage costs, time and data.

There is so much potential for not only an extensive system like Philadelphia to utilize this technology, but also municipalities of all sizes. Through Philadelphia’s experience, you will learn how technology and apps can be employed in the field to track, manage and modernize turf mowing and other routine maintenance functions. These recent and emerging technologies can also be used with contractors and employees to create greater accountability, improved inspections, and better financial management.

Who Should Attend

• Parks and Public Works administrators
• School district personnel
• Maintenance staff
• Operators and caretakers of recreation facilities, campgrounds, and Resorts
• Park foreman and supervisors
• Public and private land managers
• Recreation directors
• School maintenance personnel
• Public works managers / directors
• Private operators and staff

Our Presenters:

Joshua Bell has worked for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Operations for over 10 years. He oversees contracts for turf care, landscaping and irrigation. In addition, he is responsible for the smooth operation of the work order management system, overseeing construction permitting and approval, and purchasing for the operations division. His background is in landscape architecture and community planning.

Chris Park, GISP, is Philadelphia’s Park and Recreation Geographic Information System (GIS) Coordinator for the past eight years. He leads his unit with a mission to innovate and modernize data collection and agency processes, utilizing GPS. Chris has over 23 years in the GIS field and brings a diverse set of digital solutions, and has developed many modern applications to improve the functions of the department.