Material Control Chapter 5

U-Fix-It Program Overview

• The U-Fix-It Program facilitates minor facility maintenance and repairs by FMs, MC employees, and CE personnel.
• Work must not require specialized training, expertise, or tools.
• Guidance is provided in AFI 32-1001, OE, FM, and the MC Playbooks, with potential additional local, state, and federal directives.
• The program aims to enable FMs to handle small repairs without specific tools, knowledge, or skill.
• This function can be part of the main facility store or a separate entity.
• FMs can request common repair supplies.

Program Scope and Operation

• The CEO and OE Element define the program's scope.
• The program uses a "do-it-yourself" approach for quick tasks.
• Applicable tasks are those requiring no comprehensive planning or detailed calculations (e.g., toilet seat replacement, ceiling tile change, touch-up painting).
• The R&O section manages the tools and materials provided.
• Information regarding materials and issued tools is detailed in the installation FM's handbook.
• Unpreapproved U-Fix-It work requires an SR to R&O.
• R&O approval of the SR informs the FM.
• Inventory storage is either within the main store or a dedicated U-Fix-It area, based on space needs.
• The CoMC handles all over-the-counter transactions (POs, receipts, final invoices, disposal) through NexGen.
• FM's information must be loaded into the NexGen database.

Customer Verification and Preapproval

• CoMC verifies FM names and identification in the NexGen database.
• If missing, the Requirements Section of R&O creates an account.
• Housing occupant verification is necessary when materials are issued to occupants. This is done against lists provided by the MFH.
• Work must be pre-approved by CEO, OE Element before FM proceeds to the U-Fix-It Store.

Loaned Tools

• The temporary issue of tools (non-consumable items) requires AF Form 1297, outlining a return date.
• NexGen is not used for loaned tools.
• Material Control (MC) maintains a copy of the hand receipt and provides a copy to the FM.
• DoDI 5000.64_DAFI 23-111 details AF Form 1297 procedures.

Tool and Safety Procedures

• U-Fix-It personnel need to ensure tool safety and remove defective tools immediately.
• Tool manufacturers' manuals establish safety precautions; otherwise, refer to DAFMAN 91-203, Air Force Occupational Safety, Fire, and Health Standards chapter 2 (subparagraphs 2.1-2.5) for general safety practices.
• Loaned tools require documented safety training.
• Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be provided.
• FM's AF Form 55, Employee Safety and Health Record, documents training.
• MC provides AF Form 55 with annotated training details or a signed CE squadron document (detailing training).
• Supervisor receives AF Form 55 or the document, while the FM keeps a copy for the FM's safety program file.