New Energy Manager

We would like to introduce our new Energy Manager

Jeff Wrigley has been selected as the new Energy Manager in Plant Operations. Jeff comes to us from DFCM where he has spent the last three years managing the State Facility Energy Efficiency Fund. Jeff has extensive experience as a project manager and was a journeyman electrician. Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Utah.


Jeff’s first official day is July 5th, but you may have already seen him in the building over the past couple of weeks getting to know our campus and staff a little better. I hope you will join me in welcoming him and supporting him in his efforts here at the university.

U2 Visits The U

 Tuesday, May 24th the U proudly hosted U2 at Rice Eccles Stadium.  Thanks to Dennis in Electronics for providing us some great behind the scenes insight at just how much work goes on to make such a great event.

Over 50,000 fans packed Rice Eccles Stadium and were treated to a show that truly rocked.



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Crew from Event Support Services helping with set-up

 

It takes a lot to accomodate 50,000 fans

Check out our Facebook page if you would like to see more pictures.



Welcome Aislynn

We would like to welcome Aislynn Schultz our new Executive Secretary for Campus Utility Services. 
Aislynn Schultz is the newest member of the Administrative Staff in Facilities, working with the Campus Utility Services Group. Aislynn came to the U from San Francisco, CA where she previously worked in Financial, Engineering and Litigation firms. She resides in SLC with her husband and two rescue mutts. She enjoys hikes to Dog Lake in Mill Creek Canyon and any dog friendly trail or hike she can find. We welcome Aislynn to the Facilities team!

Recycle Mania

The results from this year’s Recycle Mania are in! 

This year the University of Utah finished #1 in the state of Utah in the Grand Champion Category, coming in 28th amongst Division 1 schools and 109^th in the nation out of 288 schools.

In the Waste Minimization Category we placed 2^nd among Division 1 schools and 23^rd in the nation.

Thanks to all the efforts around campus we recycled 206,435 combined pounds of plastic, aluminum, cardboard and paper during the 10 week competition.  We appreciate Joshua James and our Recycling Department and would like to thank everyone who participated.  If you would like more information about our Recycling Program  on the Facilities Management home page.

Supercross

Here are a few pictures from Supercross at Rice Eccles Stadium last Saturday.  Thanks to our Electronics Shop for the great shots. 

100 pop tabs

We want to send a special thanks out to Robert Hoskins for bringing in over 100 pop tabs from home for our Pop Tabs for Kids Drive for the Ronald McDonald House.

Thanks to everyone who remembers to take those tabs off their soda cans!  It only takes a few seconds to help a family in need.  A little bit goes a long way.  Remember that these envelopes are near the recycling bins in and around the Plant Operations areas.  Thanks again!

Employees of the Month in Grounds - Feb 2011

Landscape Maintenance announces their Employees of the Month for February:

Dan Heister was recognized for interviewing, getting fertilization and seeding started, and keeping his crew organized and productive.

Richard Coombs was recognized for his leadership role as Lead Worker.  He has helped organize his crew and has led projects to make sure they get done.

Phil Holmes was recognized for the great job he has done this winter with snow removal in his area and helping cover other areas.  He also helped keep other areas stocked up on ice fighter.

Congratulations to these three employees who have worked so hard to earn this recognition!  Keep up the good work!