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TWO FACILITIES EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZED FOR ACT OF HEROISM INSIDE THIS ISSUE
JACKIE DENTON, COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Employee Spotlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Welcome New Employees . . . . . . . . . . 3 Annual Employee Appreciation . . . . . 2 Benefits Open Enrollment . . . . . . . . 4 Celebration Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/3 Key Lock Control Mgmt. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 October Birthdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 News You Can Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION TEAM uthsc.edu/facilities Kenneth Bradshaw
Director, Facilities Services
Kimberly Moore
Admin. Director of Facilities Business Office
Christopher Conrad
Director of Planning and Design
Allen Barton
Superintendent, HVAC
Edwin Jeffres
Superintendent, Custodial Services
Daniel Hutchinson
Superintendent, Mechanical Services
Michael Nelson
Superintendent, Construction Services
Jeff Fields Superintendent, Logistical and Recycling Services, Automotive Shop
Whit Sutton
Energy Manager
Scott Campbell
Safety Officer (Emergency Mgmt/Safety)
Carla Griffin
As the University of Tennessee Health Science Center celebrated its annual Employee Appreciation Day in September, two employees were commended for a recent act of heroism (pictured above with UTHSC Executive Vice Chancellor and COO Dr. Ken Brown, Chancellor Dr. Steve Schwab, and Interim UT President Randy Boyd). Will Johnson, a custodial supervisor, and Rhonda Jones, a senior custodian, were driving to the Facilities Administration Building off East Street on the morning of September 16 to get fitted for new uniforms, when they witnessed a car wreck on Union Avenue. Shortly after, they noticed one of the cars involved in the accident catch on fire with a woman trapped inside. Instinct kicked in and Johnson and Jones reacted immediately to quickly remove the woman from the car. Shortly after the women’s car burst into flames, and severely burned one of the vehicles involved in the crash, which Johnson described as “blazing.” An ambulance came to take the woman, who was in and out of consciousness, for treatment. Johnson has been at UTHSC for 29 years and says his favorite things about working at the university are meeting new people, the benefits, and the good work environment. For going above and beyond their duties as custodial staff, Johnson and Jones were recognized in front of the entire campus community and each received spot-bonus checks of $1,000. “To me, it wasn’t to be a hero or anything like that,” Johnson said. “If I had to do it all over again, I would react the same. I don’t want to see anyone burn up. This lady was not able to get out. I was just glad to be able to be at the right place, at the right time.” “This was a case of the unsung heroes who daily serve us here at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, and who often go unnoticed and underappreciated,” said Anthony Berryhill, UTHSC Chief of Campus Police. “I am so proud to recognize two individuals that reacted swiftly and without the desire of accolades. These individuals who placed the safety of another before their own not realizing their action potentially saved the life of a young woman.”
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.
DID YOU KNOW? The Facilities Archibus Maintenance, Key/Lock, and Motor Pool request forms can be found on our website? Visit us at: uthsc.edu/facilities
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FACILITIES ADMINISTRATION
CAMPUS EVENTS/EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY Peace, Love and UTHSC
Facilities employees enjoyed a few hours away from their busy work day to attend the Annual Employee Appreciation celebration. Employees look forward to this day, every year to relax and unwind for a bit in a beautiful outdoor setting filled with food, fun, music and most of all dancing. The University appreciates everything you do and we celebrate you for all of your hard work and dedication! Our special guest this year was Interim UT President Randy Boyd.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FAIR Human Resources
Facilities employees took advantage of information available during the recent Employee Benefits Fair. The event provides a great opportunity for faculty, staff, and retirees to discuss with representatives all plan options such as: medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, investment programs and more. It also allows for employees to interact with on-site vendors to get their questions answered in advance of making upcoming plan changes.
FACILITIES EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Custodial Department - Coleman Building
Brenda Coleman, cardiology fellowship coordinator, wanted to spotlight one of the custodial employees. Below is a portion of the email she sent to facilities management:
MICAH FORD ACHIEVES MASTER PLUMBER CERTIFICATION Facilities Plumbing Services
Congratulations to Micah Ford, Plumber, who has achieved his Master Plumber Certification. Micah was hired here at the UTHSC in Feb, 2011 and went from construction plumbing to maintenance plumbing. Micah explained that he was inspired to pursue his Masters License by Kenneth Bradshaw, Facilities director and Kimberly Moore, admin director, Facilities Business Office, who took the time to help him get into the necessary classes. He also received encouragement from his supervisor and other co-workers. Great Job on your accomplishment Micah!
“My name is Brenda Coleman. Today was a day that started off rough but due to your dedicated employees ended up good. I had car trouble this morning and was running late. I call Tabitha (White) in the Coleman building and told her what was happening and she and her crew, Dorthea (Leisure) and Ronald (Lloyd) stepped right in. Tabitha made sure my food was delivered to the right conference room and set up. She had the applicants seated in the lobby and Dorthea and Ronald made certain all rooms were open and ready for a 7 am start time. I could not have done this without them and none of this is a part of their job description. Good people willing to help. I appreciate them and wanted you to know you have a great crew in the Coleman building!!! Have a great day, as I will, thanks to them.� Great job Tabitha, Ronald and Dorthea!
FACILITIES CUSTODIAL WORKER APPRECIATION Edwin Jeffres, Custodial Superintendent
CELEBRATION TIME!
Facilities celebrated the campus custodial staff’s hard work and dedication with a special luncheon to thank them ahead of National Custodial Worker appreciation day which fell on Oct 2. We wanted to take time to pay tribute to the men and women who work tirelessly to clean and maintain the many buildings here on the UTHSC campus. Thank you for keeping all of the campus looking pristine, which in turn creates an enjoyable working space for all employees and a clean environment for campus visitors. Pictures below are from the celebrations. Job well done to the entire custodial staff!
WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEES Malcolm Rogers, Sr. Custodian Khadijah Williams, Sr. Custodian
PROMOTION Janette Smith Promoted to Accounting Specialist II
HAPPY BIRTHDAY OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Khadijah Williams Bennie Williams Tate Conrad Sibel Kaskal Michael Harris Antwain Hall William Molder Ebony Miller Alcenia Randolph Geoffrey Fulghum Daniel Claxton Rosalie Nelson Leslie Gray David Wade Ronald Boren LaDerrick Means Myra Rogers Sylvester Reed Maurice Ware Kristalyn Bell Steven Duncan Kenneth Bradshaw
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NEWS YOU CAN USE... KEY AND LOCK CONTROL MANAGEMENT
ANNUAL BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT
Key and lock control management is under Facilities Administration. If you need to turn in, transfer, have new keys issued, or have locksmithing needs do the following:
The annual open enrollment period (for 2020 benefits) is underway, Sept. 30 - Oct. 11, 2019. Employees will have two business weeks to make any desired changes. Even if no changes are made, it’s a good idea to review your benefit plans each year.
1) Complete a request form found on the facilities website under the key control tab (https://www.uthsc. edu/facilities/key-control.php).
• Health insurance premiums will stay the same • Same health plans as last year: Premier Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Standard PPO and CDHP/HSA • Same network options: BlueCross BlueShield Network S, Cigna Local Plus and Cigna Open Access Plus • Copays, coinsurance and deductibles are remaining the same • No premium increases for dental, vision, disability and life insurance plans
2) Attach the form to an Archibus work order request (link found at the bottom of each page of Facilities website) and bring to Facilities.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The decisions you make during the enrollment period are effective Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020. Below are some important 2020 updates:
Find full details, including comparison charts for your health, dental, vision, and premiums at tn.gov/PartnersForHealth.
We are located in the Physical Plant Building, room 224. Office hours are 8:00 - 11:30 am and 1:00 - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. For further assistance please call 901.448.5507.
IT’S ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS YOU CAN GIVE YOURSELF, TO FORGIVE. FORGIVE EVERYBODY. MAYA ANGELOU YOUR SMILE GIVES YOU A POSITIVE COUNTENANCE THAT MAKES PEOPLE FEEL COMFORTABLE AROUND YOU. LES BROWN
UPCOMING OFFICIAL UTHSC HOLIDAY CLOSING November 28 and 29 Thanksgiving December 23 through December 27 Winter Holiday
For more information, please contact: Facilities Administration | 201 East Street | Suite 113 phone 901.448.5661
uthsc.edu/facilities
THE UTHSC CAMPUS IS OUR #1 PRIORITY! The Facilities Administration department at UTHSC has the overall responsibility of all facilities activities, including basic operations, buildings systems maintenance, logistics, grounds, transportation, custodial services and continuous maintenance of the Health Science Center of The University of Tennessee.