Facilities Maintenance and Operations strives to provide exceptional service while reducing the cost of services per square foot. The maintenance team is dedicated to the continuous improvement of services and staff and works to maintain a diverse, skilled, and efficient workforce. The team achieves this by promoting an atmosphere of shared responsibility and providing an opportunity for all staff members to contribute innovative ideas and methods.
The facilities maintenance team consists of approximately 12 workers and is on call to ensure the maintenance of all campuses. The maintenance team is known as the "go-to" team for everything from broken windows to painting.
Responsibilities
- Miscellaneous building maintenance – repair and replacement of windows, doors, door closures, floor-tile, ceiling-tile, fire alarms, light fixtures, light bulbs, electrical receptacles, etc.
- Restrooms – repair, maintain, or replace fixtures such as lavatories, urinals, sinks, mirrors, soap dispensers, etc.
- Installation – bulletin boards, chalk boards, white boards, and clocks.
- Heating and cooling equipment
- Elevator equipment
- Special events – projects and/or construction
- Kitchen equipment
Staff
Certified maintenance
Jim Hawkins
Marquette Eggleston
Skilled maintenance
Pat Garman — HVAC
Tim Ballard — HVAC
Colin Gallagher — HVAC
Devin Stowe — Electrical
Dan Farrell — Electrical
Jason Geier — Electrical
Ryan Paluska — Plumbing
Gregory Herron — Locksmith/Carpenter
Dave Smith – Carpentry
Supplies
Anthron Johnson
Vehicle Maintenance
Our Vehicle Maintenance team maintains all campus vehicles, grounds equipment and mowers.
Mechanics
Rory Chance – Vehicle Specialist
To request maintenance services, see Maintenance Connection, or in an emergency call the Facilities Services Department at (309) 694-5120.