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Proposed SOP and Framework for Mayfair Upasana Apartment Maintenance - 2025
This comprehensive guide outlines the essential processes and responsibilities to ensure our society runs efficiently and harmoniously.
The following slides detail governance structure, maintenance protocols, financial procedures, and community initiatives designed to create a well-managed living environment for all residents.

by Ravish Gupta

Agenda
Governance & Maintenance
Committee structure, supervisor duties, building upkeep
Security & Finance
Safety protocols, payment procedures, financial management
Amenities & Communication
Garden, pool, gym, banquet hall management, resident engagement
Performance & Future
Metrics, review processes, forward-thinking initiatives
Governance & Resident Committee
Core Team
President, Secretary, Treasurer, JT Sec
Subcommittees
Maintenance, Security, Finance, Amenities
Term Structure
1-year term with 3-month check-in
A three person core team is essential for balanced decision-making and accountability. The President oversees operations, the Secretary manages communications, and the Treasurer handles finances. Subcommittees allow for specialized focus on key areas while distributing responsibilities among residents.
Supervisor Duties & Accountability
Daily Supervisor Checklist
Lift inspection, common area cleaning, visitor log verification, water pump checks, garbage segregation, and rotating amenity inspection (gym, pool, garden, banquet). He'll upload everything to the cloud through a script designed by me.
Supervisor Log Protocol
Maintain timestamped entries for all inspections and tasks. Send notifications for any missed items to the relevant committee member. All can be maintained over the integrated google sheets and forms.
Weekly Performance Review
Saturday 10 AM walk-through with committee members to verify completion of all tasks and address any pending issues.
Three Warnings → Replacement
Supervisors receiving three formal warnings for neglected duties will be subject to replacement after committee review.
Building Maintenance
Lift Maintenance
  • AMC vendor contract with monthly lubrication
  • Quarterly safety tests and certification
  • Fault reporting: resident→supervisor→vendor (24-48 hrs)
Common Area Cleaning
  • Daily sweep & mop of all common areas
  • Dust light fixtures twice weekly
  • Monthly deep clean: lobby floors, pressure wash driveway
Electrical & Plumbing
  • Quarterly electrical check (bulbs, emergency lights, inverter)
  • Monthly plumbing inspection (tanks, leaks, common washrooms)
Waste Management
  • Daily wet/dry segregation, bins to collection by 7 AM
  • Late fee for improper disposal of oversized waste
Security & Safety
Security Guards
Two shifts: 6 AM–6 PM, 6 PM–6 AM, with one backup. Guards follow strict visitor entry protocol with logbook/app and resident confirmation before allowing entry to guests and follow ID card verification for delivery guys
CCTV & Surveillance
Weekly footage check with 30-day retention policy. three-month professional servicing to clean lenses and check wiring integrity. Coverage of all entry/exit points and common areas and monthly audits.
Emergency Protocol
Fire extinguishers placed strategically with quarterly servicing. First-aid kits in supervisor's office and gym checked monthly. Emergency contacts (hospital, police, fire brigade) displayed prominently.
Finance & Maintenance Payments
Monthly Billing
Notice issued on 1st, payment due by 7th of each month
Collection
Online transfer or cash collection to designated account, Implment receipts through Google Sheets/Zoho Invoices.
Reconciliation
Treasurer reconciles by 10th, discrepancies flagged by 12th
Late Fees
₹200 (1-7 days), ₹500 + restricted amenities (8-15 days), ₹1000 + public defaulter list (16+ days)
An annual audit is conducted by the Internal Audit Committee in March, with the final report distributed to all residents by March 31st. This ensures transparency and accountability in financial management.
Amenity Management: Garden
Regular Maintenance
Gardener visits 3 times per week to mow the lawn, prune plants, water vegetation, and remove weeds. This ensures our garden remains beautiful and healthy year-round.
Community Engagement
Monthly "Garden Day" volunteer event where residents come together to plant seasonal flowers, maintain special areas, and suggest improvements. This fosters community spirit and shared ownership.
Inventory Management
Quarterly reordering of essential supplies including potting soil, fertilizer, and gardening tools. The supervisor maintains an inventory checklist to ensure supplies never run low.
Amenity Management: Pool, Gym & Banquet
Swimming Pool
Daily supervisor check: water level, chemical balance, skimming
Weekly professional service: filters, backwash, chemical dosing
Seasonal closing (monsoon) + reopening (shock treatment)
Gym
Daily wipe-down + equipment check by supervisor
Weekly deep clean & lubrication by Gym Subcommittee
Monthly inventory report (repair/replacement needs)
Banquet Hall
Booking: 7 days' notice
Post-event cleanup: supervisor extra cleaning vendor if needed
Power Genset
Monthly test run for 30 minutes to ensure operational status
Monthly fuel level check and refilling as needed
Quarterly professional service: oil change, filter inspection, battery check
Water Supply
Daily tank level monitoring and pump operation check
Monthly water quality testing for safety parameters
Quarterly tank cleaning and disinfection by professional service
Communication & Escalation
Supervisor (24 hrs)
First point of contact for all issues
Maintenance Subcommittee (48 hrs)
Handles unresolved supervisor issues
President & Secretary (7 days)
Final escalation for complex matters
Grievance redressal begins with entries in the complaint logbook or Google Form. The committee reviews all complaints every Wednesday and provides status updates by Thursday. For urgent matters, residents can use the escalation pathway.
Regular communication includes weekly WhatsApp broadcasts with task updates, service schedules, and payment reminders. Emergency alerts are sent for major issues like pipe bursts or lift breakdowns, including estimated time for resolution.
Performance Metrics & Review
95%
Maintenance Compliance
Target percentage of scheduled maintenance tasks completed on time
90%
Payment Collection
Target percentage of maintenance fees collected by due date
3
Resolution Time
Maximum days to resolve resident complaints
98%
Amenity Uptime
Target percentage of time amenities are fully operational
Quarterly review meetings present the KPI dashboard to all residents, identify bottlenecks in operations, and adjust budget or staffing as needed. This data-driven approach ensures continuous improvement in society management and resident satisfaction.
Forward-Thinking Initiatives
Digital Tools Adoption
Implementing modern society management platforms like Google forms with sheets, or MyGate for streamlined billing, visitor logs, complaints, and amenity bookings. These systems create reliable audit trails and significantly reduce paperwork. Security cams, boom barrier and advance com techs
Green Initiatives
Establishing a composting corner for wet waste that produces fertilizer for our garden. Installing solar-LED path lights in garden and parking areas to reduce electricity consumption and promote sustainability.
Resident Engagement
"Coffee & Complaints" monthly gathering in the garden provides a 30-minute informal forum for residents to voice concerns. A physical and online google form or suggestion box which is reviewed quarterly to implement valuable resident ideas.
Next Steps & Contact
Form the Committee
Let's re-Elect President, Secretary, and Treasurer this weekend to establish governance structure. Begin subcommittee formation immediately after core team is in place.
Implement Checklists
Post printed daily supervisor checklists in the office. Begin tracking completion rates to establish baseline performance metrics.
Update Payment Structure
Circulate new payment penalty structure immediately. Implement digital payment options for resident convenience.
Questions or Feedback?
Let's transform our society into a well-oiled machine and appreciate the investments made in building, any questions, suggestions, and active participation are welcome