George Hooper

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  • In reply to: Vape Detectors

    July 21, 2023 at 6:58 am #41600
    George Hooper
    Participant

      We have installed multiple Vape detectors in bathrooms, they work very well. They are monitored by the administration by notifications on their cell phones. We tried multiple mounting location in each restroom and determined they are pretty effective. The system are so accurate they can determine what is being vaped, if its nicotine or it contains THC. The con is it has reduced the vaping in the bathrooms, but they have moved to other locations they catch on pretty quickly.

      George Hooper

      In reply to: Building Coverage?

      May 10, 2023 at 8:25 am #41400
      George Hooper
      Participant

        When ever the building is open for an event we have a custodian working. The occupancy number or the type of event can change the number on duty, it’s our call.

        If custodial staff is working normal hours and there is a practice or a rehearsal in the building we don’t bring staff in for OT.

        The only time there is no charge is if an approved staff member with clearance opens up to enter the building for a short period.

        All outside groups not school related we bring in staff for OT.

        It is our call when OT happens, if you’d like to discuss feel free to give me a call.

        George Hooper

        Wilmington

        In reply to: Maintenance Question

        May 1, 2023 at 11:52 am #41377
        George Hooper
        Participant

          We have 28 buildings, our staff move from building to building, they cover just under million sq. ft. We find this to be most effective and efficient.

           

          George Hooper

          Wilmington

          In reply to: Clothing allowance

          March 28, 2023 at 7:01 am #41168
          George Hooper
          Participant

            Steve,

            We’ve been working with UniFirst Corp., I find them to very responsive and reasonable. 978.658.8888.

             

            In reply to: Clothing allowance

            March 22, 2023 at 10:50 am #41136
            George Hooper
            Participant

              Mike,

              We supply uniforms, pants and shirts with the Town seal that must be worn at all times. We provide $140 for a safety shoe once a year if needed. They are allowed to buy their own shirts as long as it has the Town seal on it, they must wear the pants.

              George Hooper

              Wilmington

              In reply to: Handicap access mats for playgrounds

              November 29, 2022 at 8:13 am #40762
              George Hooper
              Participant

                Mike,

                I’ve used these guys for multiple projects.

                Deschamps Mats Systems Inc.
                info@mobi-mat-dms.com
                218 Little Falls Road, Unit 12
                Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 USA
                Tel. + 1 973 928 3040
                Fax. + 1 973 928 3041

                In reply to: EPA identification number

                November 1, 2022 at 1:40 pm #40671
                George Hooper
                Participant

                  Give Frank Santos a call at Frank Corp.

                  In reply to: ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

                  April 14, 2022 at 7:43 am #40095
                  George Hooper
                  Participant

                    We have used many firms, the best so far is Ammar from Universal.

                    UEC ,12 Brewster Rd Framingham, MA 01702. They have a good reputation with DLS and can handle many of the required reg’s as well as keeping up to date with current changes.

                     

                    George Hooper

                    Town of Wilmington

                    In reply to: Combined Facilities Departments (Research question)

                    April 14, 2022 at 7:36 am #40094
                    George Hooper
                    Participant

                      1, Municipality = Town of Wilmington
                      2, Are you a Director that manages 2 crews (1 for municipal buildings & 1 for schools)= Yes, 9- Maintenance staff that work out of shop and 38 Custodians for schools and town buildings.
                      3, Do you manage 1 crew that performs maintenance and repairs at all buildings= Yes, we cover all Town & school buildings, cleaning, maintenance, utilities and capital improvements.
                      4, Or do you have some sort of hybrid system.= We do it all, we work well with them but they focus on education and we take care of the rest. They have no custodial staff.

                      In reply to: Modular Construction

                      March 4, 2022 at 1:48 pm #39863
                      George Hooper
                      Participant

                        Triumph Modular Littleton, MA 978-501-0952 Talk to Parker Helwig.

                        He can provide all the info you’ll need to present and get started.

                        Good Luck

                        George Hooper

                        Town of Wilmington

                        In reply to: maintenance workers on 2nd shift

                        September 2, 2021 at 7:18 am #39378
                        George Hooper
                        Participant

                          Hi Mike,

                          Wilmington has a 2nd shift Plumber, Electrician and Carpenter along with a night Foremen and custodial staff. It allows us to get the work completed with inhouse staff while the buildings are available. We don’t have to deal with staff issues about noise or smells and we complete a lot more work.

                          George Hooper

                          Wilmington

                          In reply to: Disinfectant Sprayers

                          February 19, 2021 at 11:34 am #38824
                          George Hooper
                          Participant

                            We have both backpack and handheld Victory units. After some research I have found them to have less issues and they serve the purpose.

                             

                            George Hooper,

                            Wilmington

                            In reply to: Early Retirement Incentive

                            December 10, 2019 at 7:27 am #36468
                            George Hooper
                            Participant

                              Hi Larry,

                              In Wilmington if you provide a one year notice before your 62nd birthday that you’ll be retiring at the age of 62 then you’ll receive 15% of your pay to be paid out over your last year of service.

                              George Hooper

                              Wilmington

                              In reply to: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

                              August 15, 2019 at 7:46 am #35875
                              George Hooper
                              Participant

                                We’ve installed them in every school building that is fuel by Nat Gas and to make everyone happy I had my electricians install hardwired CO detectors in every other school fueled by #2 heating oil near the boiler rooms.

                                George Hooper

                                In reply to: Gym Floor Sanding and Resurfacing

                                May 29, 2019 at 3:12 pm #35656
                                George Hooper
                                Participant

                                  Bob Watts at Gym floor refinishes 800-870-3577 or

                                  Tony Carbone at American Sports floors 781-871-0878

                                  I’ve used both either one will give you a great job.

                                   

                                  George Hooper