Robert Souza
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In reply to: Roof Leaks Due to snow and Ice
In reply to: Paper Retriever
In reply to: Golf cart/ utility vehicle
In reply to: Bottle Filler Retrofits on Drinking Fountains
In reply to: HVAC Contractor
I agree with a lot of what Alan said. Another point I have issues with is they split their house up. About a year ago I was able to have a maintenance tech out for a mechanical issue and have him work on controls while he was here. Now it requires a separate work order and different technician they can’t cross the street anymore.
Bob S
In reply to: Load Shedding
We participated in a load shedding program with a vendor to be named later; wasn’t EnerNOC or wasn’t ENOC at the time. Like anything, good at first then the rebates were slashed. The demand curtailments started coming more frequently and at really inopportune times. Curtailment load tests became more frequent as well. They wanted us to cut line power entirely and use emergency generators. We stopped the program. Rough on your equipment, faculty and students not to mention us maintenance folks.
Bob
Freetown-Lakeville
In reply to: Cost associated to space footage
I have not but there is a town energy committee that compiles energy data that we provide from my district facilities. They believe that this formula is accurate; I disagree. I have a 200,000 sq ft building built in the 50’s with the last reno project in 1999. They compare energy data with all buildings and especially to a facility built in 2002 which is 150,000 sq ft. The newer facility has 3 times the electrical load (one example- 15 RTU’s and a chiller compared to 5 RTU’s) also, this building is 3 stories so has a reduced heating load.
Apples to oranges.
Bob
Freetown-LakevilleIn reply to: Access Control questions
All staff have fobs.
Local police and fire have fobs.
We provide fobs to the before and after school programs and coaches. I have a tight schedule for these groups.
Throughout the district there’s a few thousand fobs out there.Principals secretaries assist with new entries and deletion of accounts of faculty persons in their respective building. I take care of all others district-wide. I limit staff access which is a constant battle. We generally try and delete an account as soon as we are made aware of the change. New accounts are entered as time allows but usually within 3 business days. We review staff lists over the summer just in case.
BobIn reply to: Access Control questions
All staff have fobs.
Local police and fire have fobs.
We provide fobs to the before and after school programs and coaches. I have a tight schedule for these groups.
Throughout the district there’s a few thousand fobs out there.Principals secretaries assist with new entries and deletion of accounts of faculty persons in their respective building. I take care of all others district-wide. I limit staff access which is a constant battle. We generally try and delete an account as soon as we are made aware of the change. New accounts are entered as time allows but usually within 3 business days. We review staff lists over the summer just in case.
In reply to: 2 Hour Asbestos Awareness Custodial Training
In reply to: Office/Maintenance Area Space
My office is a 900 square foot classroom which I share with 2 other people, one is a Community Rec Dept Head.
I have varied sizes of storage space in each building, none of which are suitable for my needs. On average I would say about 2-300 sq ft per building. I installed shelving in boiler rooms and ancillary spaces for inventory/tools/materials.
If they are offering you space, take as much as you can. One thing I desperately need is space for blueprints and records.
Bob
Freetown-LakevilleIn reply to: Lining athletic fields
In reply to: Williamson New England Pump & Motor
Kevin,
I use them for general maintenance and some PM”S on circ pumps and motors from 0-25hp and lift stations; they rebuilt my fire pump as well. They are usually very competitive with pricing and overall I have been satisfied with their work. Service and scheduling are very good.
Bob
Freetown-LakevilleIn reply to: Snow removal stipend/compensation
In reply to: Snow and Comp time
Tony,
At one time, our guys would get paid straight time for the day no matter how long it took to clear. It was a gift as the guys would come in for a couple hours, get paid for 8 and then have a bonus day. They were able to take an 8 hour comp day within 30 days of the no-school day.This changed when there was a particularly stormy winter and there were so many people requesting time off because of the accrued comp days, we had to extend the 30 days out to 60 days. This was horrible for Administration to get coverage but the guys loved it as they were raking in the OT. We bargained out this language at next contract.
The contract now reads that any inclement weather days are required work days and any time removing snow will be compensated at their respective overtime rate. They are required to work a full shift so if they move snow for 2 hours , it’s 2 at OT and 6 at straight pay. I have the discretion of letting them go early with no loss of time. Unless there is little to no cleanup, I normally allow them to leave after we are clear.
Good luck with this one.
Bob
Freetown-Lakeville
