Facilities Connection July 2017

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FACILITIES CONNECTION

JULY 2017

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Employee of the Month. . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Employee Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Welcome New Employee. . . . . . . . . . . 3 Department Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . 2/3 Employee Spotlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Office Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Key Lock Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 News You Can Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Our Mission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION TEAM uthsc.edu/facilities Emile David

Associate Vice Chancellor

Kenneth Bradshaw Director

Whit Sutton

Associate Director

Allen Barton

EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: TYRONE CORDERO Congratulations goes out to Tyrone Cordero on being selected as Facilities Employee of the Month, June 2017 (pictured above with Executive Vice Chancellor Dr. Kennard Brown, center, Emile J. David, associate vice chancellor, far right and Kenneth Bradshaw, director of facilities, left).

Tyrone’s nomination detailed his above and beyond efforts recently during the Link building air conditioning capital project. He went out of his way to make sure that he met the needs of researchers in the Johnson and Wittenborg buildings. The air conditioning in the two buildings was off for the renovation and the temperatures were unseasonably hot to which we had many irate occupants who had to work in extremely hot buildings. Tyrone worked through his lunch and after his shift ended many times to satisfy the requests of the many researchers who were concerned about losing their animals and experiments. He was instrumental in installing the 60+ portable cooling units in the critical research areas. He monitored the areas and equipment closely each day to be sure there were no problems and on several occasions he corrected issues before they became problems. Tyrone is a very conscientious, friendly, and outgoing person that strives to do his best on every project he is assigned.

Tyrone, thank you again for the excellent customer service each and every day.

Superintendent, HVAC

Edwin Darrell Jeffres

Superintendent, Custodial Services

Thank you to Dr. Kennard Brown for his support of the Facilities Employee of the Month program!

Daniel Hutchinson

Superintendent, Mechanical Services

Jeff Fields Superintendent, Logistical and Recycling

Special recognition: Michael Nguyen and Micah Ford, were also nominated for employee of the month. Keep up the great work.

Services, Automotive Shop

Scott Campbell

Safety Officer (Emergency Mgmt/Safety)

Carla Griffin

Administrative Services Assistant

Rosie Davis

Administrative Specialist III The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/ Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

NOMINATE THE NEXT EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH! To submit a nomination, contact Rosie Davis at 901.448.3246 or rdavis92@uthsc.edu.

Note: Only Facilities employees can nominate or be nominated for this award.

DID YOU KNOW? The Facilities Maintenance, Key/Lock, and Motor Pool request forms can be found on our website? uthsc.edu/facilities

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FACILITIES CONNECTION FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

FACILITIES ANNUAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017

JULY 2017

FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT

EMPLOYEES ENJOYED A CELEBRATION COMPLETE WITH MUSIC, FOOD & FUN!

LET’S CELEBRATE! WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEE: Michael Dickerson SrGnMtSkCrWk/CabinetMaker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! JULY BIRTHDAYS: Eugene Mackey Jaqueze Roberson Lynn Dotson Michael Nguyen Deborah Bowles Cortez Dickerson Quincy Houston Giovonna Reed Darius Madison Renardo Cunningham Mariann Hollis Justin Kelley Sheila Stovall Elzie Rosebud Eric Young Bertha Jones Eddie Ball Sheila Smith Curtis Peterson

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KEY AND LOCK CONTROL MANAGEMENT The administration of key and lock control resides within Facilities Administration. If you need to turn in or transfer keys, have new keys issued, or have locksmithing needs, please bring completed forms (found at uthsc.edu/facilities) to the Locksmith office.

We are located in the Physical Plant Building (room 224). Office hours are 7:45 am – 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday.

For further assistance, please call 901.448.5503.

OUR MISSION The Facilities Services Department is responsible for the basic operation and continuous maintenance of the physical properties of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

SAFETY OFFICE TIPS - WATER, REST SHADE Scott Campbell - Office of Safety, Facilities Administration

HEAT ILLNESS CAN BE DEADLY. The body normally cools itself by sweating.

During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn’t enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if you don’t drink enough water and rest in the shade. You can suffer from heat exhaustion or heat stroke. In 2014 alone, 2,630 workers suffered from heat illness and 18 died from heat stroke and related causes on the job. Heat illnesses and deaths are preventable.

To prevent heat related illness and fatalities: • Drink water every 15 minutes, even if you’re not thirsty.

• Rest in the shade to cool down, wear a hat and light-colored clothing.

• Learn the signs of heat illness and what to do in an emergency.

• Keep an eye on fellow co-workers.

• “Easy does it” on your first days of work in the heat. You have to get used to it.

• Working in full sunlight can increase heat index values by 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

Keep this in mind and plan additional precautions for working in these conditions.

If a worker shows heat related illness symptoms, stop what you are doing and seek a cool area. Seek emergency help if symptoms do not improve. It’s important to reduce body heat to avoid heat stroke.

Resource: https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/heatillness/index.html A WARM SMILE IS THE UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE OF KINDNESS.

– WILLIAM ARTHUR WARD THOSE WHO HAVE THE ABILITY TO BE GRATEFUL ARE THE ONES WHO HAVE THE ABILITY TO ACHIEVE GREATNESS.

SPOTLIGHT ON STANLEY TYLER Stanley Tyler, electrician, deserves the employee spotlight. Stanley showed dedication on a day in June after a big storm in Memphis that left thousands without power. He came to the campus on that Saturday to check the power to all campus buildings.

Even though he’d lost power at his own home, he was focused on ensuring the campus had power.

Great job Stanley, you continue to raise the bar of excellence!

For more information, please contact: Facilities Administration | 201 East Street | Suite 113 phone 901.448.5661

uthsc.edu/facilities

– STEVE MARABOLI

THE UTHSC CAMPUS IS OUR #1 PRIORITY! The Facilities Administration department at UTHSC is responsible for many campus and construction projects.

The Facilities Connection will continue to spotlight Facilities projects and their progress to keep you informed!