The Playground Maintenance Technician (PMT) training program is the most comprehensive, long-standing maintenance and inspection training program in the country. It teaches systems, process, and best practices in proactive maintenance. The Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands at Indiana University, in collaboration with the Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) of Illinois has successfully brought the training to school districts, parks, and risk management pools across the country, equipping boots-on-the-ground staff with the knowledge, skills, and practices to most effectively prevent incidents and minimize liability.
PMT needs your help in identifying instructor candidates as we add more training dates to our in-person and virtual platforms. PMT needs instructors who qualify based on a minimum 10 years of experience working in playgrounds, safety, and/or risk management in parks and recreation, as well as experience facilitating training and a valid Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification. PMT instructors will facilitate classroom trainings across the country and amongst a diverse group of professionals.
If you are interested in joining the PMT as we Journey through Play, whether offering a training site, or as a training registrant and/or training instructor, please visit the PMT website or email your inquiry to pmt@eppley.org.