That is good advice from Bob Handy. The ideal would be to for the new hire to work along with the outgoing custodian for an entire year to "learn the ropes". At least arrange a 1 or 2 month overlap to cover the highest priority work such as security, heating system, etc. Also take a critical look at the entire maintenance program at your facility. Record how the people, the building and outside suppiers relate. For more on maintenance programming you need to read "Managing Maintenance" which is part of the Practical Restoration Report series. For more info call 207 773-2306 or check out www.housenet.com/HistoricHomeWorks/index.htm John Leeke, Preservation Consultant