First Day doing apartment Maintenance the tool's you need

This is just the basic tool's you will need. You will adjust as you go so just start with the basic.

[@mickbrown942]

The best advice you gave was “ don’t be so serious- it’s just a job” 👌🏻

[@chris76-01]

I've used plumber's putty and silicone caulk for sink drains. So far the silicone caulk is working better than the putty did. 😊

[@wackyweyland8857]

"Stupid stick", how funny... 😂😂 I heard another electrician say these noncontact testers are "only for confirming what you already now".

[@JesusLopez-vb4qe]

Alway learning something with you Ray, been in maintenance for almost a year and i always look a the tools you use and follow your lead. You will be surprised how much I see your videos as reference. Thanks for every single video.

[@Raysmaintenance]

Thanks 👍

[@benjaminclingaman7551]

Hey Ray Thanks for going over the tools I have a grandma that is Illiterate When that comes to Homeowner tools. You tell her 1 tool She comes back with something totally different.

[@BobWhite777]

Buying basic tools is the easy part. Finding someone to hire you with no paid experience is harder.

[@DSGLABEL]

​@kevinditto1733 Ray seems to have a good complex. I worked for one. It was balls to the wall everyday. Could never keep up

[@tomn4838]

I suggest looking for a role as a maintenance assistant to get in the door and gain experience. I did this myself 32 years ago. The first six months I did more janitorial than repairs. I had a Supervisor that gave me on the job training. After 6 months I was promoted to a Maintenance Mechanic at a property with 500 apartments.

[@GNGBatou1]

Look for a internship, it's low pay but you will get a ton of experience. You will be abused but prove your self and people will teach you and you will be able to move up or find another place with little some experience needed

[@bandotrapgod5825]

Love that Dewalt drill driver 🔥 you talked me into buying one awhile back

[@bigaye2669]

Surprised I didn't see any Knipex in this video! The best pliers you can get.

[@Raysmaintenance]

this video was to show what you may need to start ----

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

I'd recommend a rigid one stop wrench for around $20. That will do most of your water supply lines in one small package even breaks in 2 wrenches for compression fittings. Never discount pawn shops 2nd hand stores and yard sales old tools are good tools donr have to be shiny.

[@lcook0825]

I’m strictly a DeWalt man. Love the yellow and black. I have 12v drill and impact driver, the 20v impact driver, the etc.

[@Raysmaintenance]

so do I. I also have a lot of Milwaukee, its a mix of the 2 BUT I would pick dewalt over mil if I had the pick. Mil makes a lot more 12v tools

[@DSGLABEL]

Perfect little van for service calls

[@davidcordell287]

Great job on this Ray. I've been in the business for a while myself. Next time I get a new guy, I'll direct them to your video.

[@Raysmaintenance]

thanks

[@GNGBatou1]

You forgot about the Infamous 5 gallon bucket. I got all kinds of bags and ridgid boxes. After 25 years of maintenance i still use the 5 gallon bucket.

[@Raysmaintenance]

There's 10000 ways the carry tools, some just put in there pocket 😆. 5G is a fast and easy way to carry tools, i use one a lot

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

One cool thing I learned the belt tunnel loop on your veto bag can hold tools but is excellent for the icon light. That's one more open slot for another tool! Just stick the lights body in the loop with the lens on the outside so it's easy to pull out. I tested the milwaukee light you have and it can fit but it's tighter.

[@Korupt0r]

On mine I keep a torpedo level

[@anthonymaintenance]

I have acquired so many tools it's unreal. but it's always great have it when you do need it. Awesome video Ray 🤙

[@justwork_hvac]

Awesome 🤟 💯 🌎

[@michaelheraty2675]

This will probably make heads explode, I like and use Hart tools. Never have had an issue

[@EdmondBouchard-sy3ml]

I have to say Ray very great video I hope younger people watch this! (vice grips) Have a good day.

[@BigNate3258]

You forget a utility knife. Love your vids brother

[@Raysmaintenance]

there's a lot of things I could have put in there but the video was to show what you may need the 1st day --- plane on doing another one aka Day-2 to show other tool bags.

[@BigNate3258]

@Raysmaintenance trust me I know I'm just messing with you.

[@AnthonyPerez]

That’s in the pocket along with the pencil or pen. lol

[@frankcastle6745]

Might sound weird, but I've always kept a turkey baster for my fridge drains

[@Raysmaintenance]

The best way to defrost a fidg --👍👏

[@dcrickerson7611]

Ray, dude I love your sense of humor! Nice video, I'm know it helped out some of the new guys just getting into the trade. I'm an old retired guy I'm here for the great entertaiment but, I'm still learning a thing or two.

[@Raysmaintenance]

Come see tomorrow's video about 1/2 Way through the video.You get a big laugh out it I added a couple of things just for humor.

[@MattHmm-rq6dn]

You look at most electricians and maintenance peoples drill/driver or impact you'll see the m12 surge alot... I have used mine for 5 years and it's considerably quieter. I would dare say it's quieter than that installation driver at times. Moral of the story you defently don't need 1 million flbs of torque to put in tiny screws. M12 does tend to have the best trigger control and you can feather even the surge for set screws or cover plates. You also have the power for timberlocks or large lags. I would highly save on other hand tools by buying used maybe even clean them up (sweat equity) buy once cry once on the $170 milwauke m12 surge or something your flavor.

[@carlmayjr1]

A really good video very informational on what tools needed you do a good job at explaining and helping others know what might help someone thank you Ray cool beans

[@bandotrapgod5825]

The OG shop

[@FixItRight03]

I call them pliers JAWS...😮

[@AnthonyPerez]

No zip tie holder on your veto bag? Great addition and you never know when you need one. Also all the tapes on the loop. Love that bag I just picked it up thinking it was just something to put on my main bag but now it’s all I grab. What do you hold all your work orders in or do you do just basic clipboard or nothing like most and leave them on the desk. Would be a good video for new people to see how you write up work orders. I know these videos are time consuming but can we get some links in the description for affiliate stuff? Good video as usual. Oh and I like the wall of shame idea. I might put one in my office. Need a video of that too. lol 😂 sometimes you gotta cast it.

[@Raysmaintenance]

My Work Orders are on my phone. The wall of shame for me is "board of shame" I will put it in my next video.

[@AmericanWayHandymanServicesNJ]

Thanks for sharing man.

[@Raysmaintenance]

Anytime

[@ChrisTopher284765490]

Great Video Ray

[@Raysmaintenance]

Thanks Chris

[@jaganboson]

I love the Service technician that only buy Milwaukee because they want others to think they're professionals. Lol. Skills are skills with a screwdriver.

[@DSGLABEL]

Red brand Stan's

[@fishrman29]

I love that tool pouch Ray. Can you please give me the Veto part number for it? I have searched all over Veto's website LOL

[@Raysmaintenance]

you'll have to look it up at veto web

[@johnwray537]

Hey Ray, hope all is going well. Just a simple question just wondering why you don’t do the daily word anymore or we don’t begin the day in prayer? O ya and you forgot the left handed pliers in the kit 😎✌️

[@Raysmaintenance]

Things have changed a bit for me in the mornings so i don't have a lot of time to run back to the shop and do a morning set down. But the timing of the morning has changed again so i can get back to the "word of the day " thanks for asking 🙏 😊

[@catherinemorgan2741]

good day

[@bobbywanger8123]

👍👍👍🔥🔥

[@m.t.v.7934]

In most cases, do you have to have your own tools to be a maintenance man for a complex?

[@Raysmaintenance]

Yelp

[@m.t.v.7934]

@@Raysmaintenance I always say that if you are going to be using a tool everyday then buy a good one. If it is a tool or tools you will use once and a while, then go get the harbor freight brand or a cheaper brand. You do not need to sped a lot of $ to get a nice pack out. You are right and I hope some of the young guys listen to your advice.