FMX is the #1 facilities management solution for K-12 schools because it meets the demands of every department in your district. From maintenance to event scheduling to IT ticketing, FMX has schools covered. In fact, most districts can let go of 1-2 software programs when they switch to FMX because of its all-inclusive platform.

Discover 11 benefits of purchasing a one-stop-shop solution and why FMX is the ultimate choice.

Understand energy usage

Track trends in your energy usage and easily manage your utility bills in FMX with Automated Utility Tracking. Utility bill information is automatically synced to FMX and generated into easy-to-understand interactive reporting so you can:

  • spot energy usage trends
  • identify waste or abnormalities
  • measure the utility savings of equipment improvements
  • and measure facility performance to sustainability goals

With FMX, you’re one step closer to becoming energy efficient and reducing energy costs!

Track technology tickets

Track maintenance and technology tickets in one central location with FMX. Submit tickets directly to IT, communicate updates to requestors, look up previous tickets, and resolve requests. Housing these two items in one central system makes it easy for teachers and other staff to submit requests, whether it be for a computer issue or a broken light bulb.

Rent out your schools for community events

FMX enables community members to see and reserve available spaces and assets for events and allows you to approve or decline these requests. You can also charge and accept online payments using Stripe within the software. Never double-book a space again, and give users full transparency into the status of their requests.

Automatically update inventory

Manage both maintenance and inventory in FMX, and update inventory in real time based on items used for maintenance requests. This setup ensures you:

  • always know how much inventory is on hand
  • are alerted when it’s time to order more
  • stave off inventory shortages by sending purchase orders to suppliers and fulfilling shipments right in FMX

Assign maintenance for scheduled events

Set up custom notifications to alert staff members when maintenance is needed for a scheduled event. All event details, including lighting, setup and teardown, HVAC needs, and more, can be communicated in one location, which ensures a seamless event and no lost information.

Turn your schools “on” and “off” based on your event schedule

FMX’s event scheduling features can integrate with your building automation system (BAS). When a scheduled event is coming up, FMX will communicate event details to the BAS to turn lights and HVAC units on as needed. In addition, when a piece of equipment is out of normal operating conditions, a maintenance ticket will be generated and sent to appropriate technicians notifying them of the issue. This integration ensures each school is running at maximum efficiency.

Manage athletic events

FMX integrates with BigTeams Schedule Star and rSchoolToday so you can manage all events in your district, including athletic practices and games. This ensures gymnasiums, practice fields, and rooms aren’t double-booked and alerts maintenance staff about event changes, cancellations, or any setup or tear-down needs.

Make data-driven decisions

Robust reporting in FMX gives you a comprehensive view of your operations, including equipment maintenance and team performance. Analyze metrics like labor hours, work order requests, resolution time, preventive maintenance requests, and utility data to identify trends, justify new equipment, capital improvements, and more. Use robust interactive dashboards to gain valuable and actionable insights quickly.

Manage field trips and athletic outings

Scheduling a field trip or heading out of town for a game? Avoid double-booking bus drivers and vehicles, record trip time and mileage, and store important documents like chaperone contact info, allergies information, insurance certifications, and more directly in FMX.

Track historical maintenance requests

FMX allows you to look at work orders or preventive maintenance tasks performed in the past to determine how a piece of equipment was fixed, how long a machine was down, how much labor it took to get an asset up and running, and more. K-12 facilities leaders use maintenance logs to support equipment updates and new investments

Manage your unique workflows

One of the most significant benefits of FMX is its ability to configure workflows for your unique business processes. The system can help you manage administrative needs, student discipline, and bus repairs. FMX built this feature to meet the needs that fall outside its feature list. Every school operates differently, and FMX is here to support all of your facility’s processes.

Choose FMX

Because of FMX’s unlimited potential, it’s become the all-inclusive facilities solution for hundreds of schools across the country. Leaders have found peace of mind knowing that if new needs arise, FMX can tackle them efficiently. See which processes FMX can improve for your school!

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