The Amazing Cardboard Chair

Our University ends up with a lot of cardboard to recycle, so Brady, a part-time custodial crew member, decided to take the cardboard and upcycle it into an armchair. Using mostly notches, and only a little bit of glue, he created a sturdy and surprisingly comfortable chair. Josh James (below), recycling coordinator for the University of Utah, tests out Brady’s creation.

Read more about it on the University of Utah's Sustainability article.

In The Spotlight

Myron Wilson

Director, Sustainability Resource Center

The Cathedral in the Desert had a major impact on Myron Willson’s life. Myron visited Lake Powell in the early 1970s as it was filling up after the completion of Glen Canyon Dam. “If they fill this up, it will ruin this place,” he remembers thinking. Now, the Cathedral in the Desert is inundated, except in severe drought.

This vivid memory instilled a love of nature and wild places in Myron, leading him to study urban planning  at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and later architecture at the University of Utah and pursue a career in designing green buildings and healthy communities.

Myron joined the U in 2009 as the director of the Sustainability Resource Center (then the Office of Sustainability). In this role, he helps design, plan, and coordinate campus sustainability initiatives and assists FM with efficiency standards and making campus buildings more sustainable.

In his spare time, Myron enjoys hiking, camping, and sculpting clay (including the photo included here!). He rides his bike to campus most days (except when it is icy).

New Program in Facilities Management

This month, Facilities Management introduces a new employee-to-employee recognition program. Different departments have ways to acknowledge employees for their work, but FM has not had a comprehensive program that facilitates recognition and appreciation from one individual to another.

The HERO program seeks to fill that gap. Starting this month, FM employees will be able to pick up HERO cards, pictured above, for use as a sort of institutional thank you card. Pick some up from your administrative assistant or drop by Mary Ellen’s office, room 222 in building 350.  Filling out the cards is simple. Include your name, the name of the person you’d like to thank or recognize, and leave it on their desk, in their workspace, or mailbox.

The cards are for everyone’s use and are available to every department. The Communication Planning Team is working on increasing opportunities for recognition across the organization. The HERO card is one of many new initiatives coming to FM this year. This organization is made up of wonderful people who frequently help each other out, by sharing work on projects or just consistently offering a friendly smile. The HERO card will allow all of us to say, thanks.

HERO Program 

Employee to Employee Recognition

In The Spotlight

Veterans Among Us

This month we take time to acknowledge the veterans currently employed across Facilities Management. There are 34 staffed veterans who are a part of our FM community. We recognize those who served our country for their strong work ethic and valor in service.

Currently, there are over 1.4 million active members of the armed forces. One of those is our own John Palo of Facility Operations who recently returned to active duty with the Navy. He will return to Facilities at the end of his tour.

Facilities has veterans that bring a variety of skills and experiences. They served as radiomen, worked in missile security, and instructed basic training.

To mention a few we acknowledge Dennis Denham, Tom Christensen and Joseph Harman for their time in the armed services.

Next Monday, November 11, is Veteran’s Day. We thank you for your service and sacrifice and we acknowledge all whose lives have been touched by war and conflict.
 

2013 District Staff Excellence Award Winner

Facilities Management would like to acknowledge Lora Mortensen, human resources administrator for Facility & Construction Operations , as one of the recipients of the 2013 District Staff Excellence Award (DSEA). This prestigious awards program recognizes superior service and ongoing contributions by the University’s full-time staff.

Lora attended the luncheon and awards presentation hosted last week by President Pershing, where she and the other recognized staff were honored. Lora received the award for her commitment to service excellence and her deep knowledge and understanding of the University and its functions.

Lora with the 2013 District Staff Excellence Award

During the past few years, Lora has supported employee appreciation day activities, as well as served on the staff diversity and equity committee. She also developed the “Caught in the Act” program to acknowledge employees going the extra mile. Lora also organizes a service project that ties quilts for those with special needs for various hospital or campus outreach departments. Her commitment to the University and her contributions will have long lasting benefits for Facilities Management. 

Caught in the Act Core Values - Safety

  

It’s safe to say that these individuals enjoyed their reward for being Caught in the Act from March to May:

Ben Killpack – Plumbing – Safety, Teamwork

Bill Davis – Electric Shop – Teamwork, Innovation, Safety, Excellence

Bob Wilson – Transportation – Customer Service, Excellence

Brady Ryan – Waste Management – Teamwork, Excellence

Chris Powers – Custodial Area 1 – Customer Service, Teamwork, Safety, Excellence

Courtney Bray – Construction Project Delivery – Customer Service

Dale Hoskins – Metal Shop – Customer Service, Excellence

Elena Ilcov-Belei – Custodial Area 2 – Teamwork

Glen Nelson – Custodial Area 3 – Teamwork

Grant Krinke – HVAC Shop – Excellence

Idalino Godhino – Custodial Area 2 – Teamwork

Jake Thoma – Plumbing – Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence

Jason Cloward – Electric Shop – Customer Service, Teamwork, Safety, Excellence

JD Feliciano – Custodial Area 2 – Teamwork

Jedd Updegrove – Electric Shop – Teamwork, Innovation, Safety, Excellence, Customer Service

Joeleen Thompson – Dispatch – Teamwork

John Palo – Facility Automation – Teamwork, Innovation

Johnny Dawson – Custodial Area 2 – Customer Service, Teamwork, Safety, Excellence

Jon Dean – Electric Shop – Customer Service, Teamwork, Safety, Excellence, Innovation

Josh Singleton – Plumbing – Safety, Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence

Justin Barnes – Work Planning – Customer Service, Excellence

Kim Collard – Data Systems – Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence

Larry Smith – Custodial Area 2 – Teamwork

Lonnie Medina – Metal Shop – Customer Service

Lora Mortensen – Facility and Construction Operations – Teamwork, Excellence

Mark Godfrey – Electric – Teamwork, Innovation, Safety, Excellence

Mark Tennant – HVAC Shop – Excellence

Matt McCoy – Plumbing – Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence, Safety

Matt Vreeland – Custodial Area 3 – Customer Service, Excellence

Missy Tyrell – Construction Project Delivery – Innovation

Reggie Williams – Custodial Area – Customer Service

Rob Robinson – Construction Project Delivery – Customer Service, Excellence

Robert Garcia – Custodial Area 2 – Teamwork

Ryan Hillam – Construction Project Delivery - Customer Service, Excellence

Steve Hughes – HVAC Shop – Excellence

Troy Danvers – Metal Shop – Customer Service, Excellence

Do you know of someone who should be recognized for going above and beyond to support our core values? Let a supervisor know!

Core Values:

Customer Service

Excellence

Safety

Innovation

Teamwork

Safety

We protect ourselves, those we work with, and others around us from harm as we perform each task.

Caught in the Act Core Values - Excellence

The following individuals traded in their Caught in the Act cards for a tasty treat at the Brio in the month of February!

Ellen Mcnatt, Custodial Area 2: Teamwork

Larry Urbaniak, HVAC Shop: Teamwork, Excellence

Larry Smith, Custodial Area 2: Teamwork

Galina Peniughina, Custodial Area 2: Teamwork

Luis Leonardi, HVAC: Customer Service, Excellence

Liz Blackner, CPD: Excellence

Todd Langston, Transportation: Teamwork, Excellence

 Michael Corsi, Transportation: Teamwork, Excellence

Brett Petersen, CPD: Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation, Excellence

Albert Ortega, Custodial Area 2: Customer Service

Tony Polidori, HVAC: Customer Service, Excellence

Lisa Nance, Data Systems: Customer Service, Teamwork

Vince Forester, Carpenter Shop: Customer Service, Excellence

John Palo, Building Operations: Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence

Idalino Godinho, Custodial Area 2: Customer Service

Troy Danvers, Metal Shop: Customer Service, Excellence

Scott Mounteer, Carpenter Shop: Customer Service, Excellence

Jennifer Still, Campus Planning: Teamwork

Bob Norwood, Carpenter Shop: Customer Service, Excellence

Rob Robinson, CPD: Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation, Excellence

Lewis Palmer, Custodial Specialty Crew: Teamwork, Excellence

Nate Miles, Project Planning: Customer Service, Excellence

Todd Langston, Transportation: Customer Service, Excellence

Curtis Leetham, CPD: Teamwork

Tim Mounteer, Carpenter Shop: Customer Service, Excellence

Do you know of someone who should be recognized for going above and beyond to support our core values? Let a supervisor know!

Core Values:
Customer Service
Excellence
Safety
Innovation
Teamwork

Excellence-Our personal and professional excellence is proven through our commitment to:

• The University's teaching, research, and public service missions.
• Excellent customer service through teamwork, continuous improvement, innovation and safety.
• Respect students, faculty, and fellow staff members.
• Encourage others and develop skills to our fullest potential.
• Conduct our duties with integrity, accountability, and dignity.
• Utilize sound business practices and friendly administrative processes.
• Say what we do and do what we say.

Caught in the Act Core Values - Customer Service

These employees rang in the New Year with their extraordinary contributions to the core values and objectives of Facility and Construction Operations and redeemed their Caught in the Act cards during the month of January!

Duane Parkin, Electric Shop: Customer Service

Johnny Dawson, Custodial Area 2: Excellence

Rod Rodgers, Electric Shop: Customer Service

Rachel Lang, Custodial Area 2: Customer Service

Bill Billingsley, CPD: Teamwork

Aric Farnsworth, CPD: Teamwork

Jed Updegrove, Electric Shop: Customer Service

Larry Smith, Custodial Area 2: Teamwork

Patricia Johnson, Custodial Area 2: Teamwork

Marvin Jones, Custodial Area 2: Customer Service

Steve Laraway, CPD: Teamwork

Andy Murphy, HVAC: Teamwork

Joe Berchtold, HVAC: Teamwork

Donna Brockbank, Custodial Area 2: Teamwork

Jessica Cooke, Facility Operations: Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence

Nate Miles, Project Planning: Customer Service

Liz Blackner, CPD: Customer Service, Teamwork

Tom Gutierrez, Custodial Specialty Crew: Teamwork

Valerie Johnson, Data Systems: Teamwork

Idalino Godinho, Custodial Area 2: Teamwork

Deanne Flandro, Dispatch: Customer Service

Steve Cook, Electric Shop: Teamwork, Excellence

Do you know of someone who should be recognized for going above and beyond to support our core values? Let a supervisor know!

Core Values:
Customer Service
Excellence
Safety
Innovation
Teamwork

Customer Service
We are the provider of choice by providing quality, safe, cost-effective, and timely services. 

"CAUGHT IN THE ACT!"

Employee Recognition Program

Caught in the Act is an inner/intra departmental employee recognition program that acknowledges employees extra ordinary contributions to the department's overall objectives and core values.

Core Values
Customer Service

Excellence

Safety

Innovation

Teamwork

Customer Service

We are the provider of choice by providing quality, safe, cost effective and timely services.

Congratulations to those who have been Caught in the Act:
Cynthia Garcia Customer Service
Dale Hoskins Excellence
George Greenwood Teamwork, Excellence
Joeleen Thompson Teamwork, Excellence
Karl Weeks Customer Service, Teamwork
Kellie Whitten Customer Service, Teamwork
Lewis Palmer Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation, Safety, Excellence
Mark Tennant Safety
Matt Sanders Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Reggie Williams Excellence
Rob Robinson Customer Service, Excellence
Robert Wiscomb Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Soe Soe Aung Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Stacy Hendricksen Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation, Safety, Excellence
Stephen Pratt Customer Service, Excellence
Susana Sanchez Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Troy Danvers Customer Service, Innovation, Excellence

Great work everyone

We hope to see many more in the future.

“CAUGHT IN THE ACT!”

Employee Recognition Program

 

August marked the one year anniversary of Caught in the Act!  Caught in the Act is an inner/intra departmental employee recognition program that acknowledges employees extra ordinary contributions to the department’s overall objectives and core values.

 

How it Works
When a manager, supervisor, or lead worker observes an action or behavior of a Facilities employee that is above and beyond the individuals assigned scope of duties, he or she can complete a Caught in the Act card as a way to show appreciation and recognition to the employee. The completed card is given to an employee then redeemed at the Arbor Café in Bldg. 350 for one free food item and a drink.

 

Core Values

Customer Service - We are the provider of choice by providing quality, safe, cost effective and timely services.

 

Excellence - Our personal and professional excellence is proven through our commitment to:
• The University’s teaching, research, and public service missions.
• Excellent customer service through teamwork, continuous improvement, innovation and safety.
• Respect students, faculty, and fellow staff members.
• Encourage others and develop skills to our fullest potential.
• Conduct our duties with integrity, accountability, and dignity.
• Utilize sound business practices and friendly administrative processes.
• Say what we do and do what we say.

 

Safety - We protect ourselves, those we work with, and others around us from harm as we perform each task.

 

Innovation - With creative new ideas and approaches we continually improve functions, systems and practices.

 

Teamwork - We treat one another with respect and communicate openly. We foster collaboration while maintaining individual accountability.

Congratulations to those who have been Caught in the Act during our first year of this program:
Allen Oliver Excellence
Bill Burns Teamwork
Bob Carter Customer Service
Bob Stilson Teamwork, Excellence
Brad Krebs Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence
Brian (Grounds) Excellence
Brian Roberts Customer Service, Excellence
Clint Andrews Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation, Safety, Excellence
Colin Donlan Teamwork, Excellence
Craig Erickson Customer Service, Excellence
CW Walker Teamwork
Dan Bills Teamwork
Dana Grant Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Danny Elder Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Dave Weisenburg Customer Service, Teamwork Excellence
Debbie Smith Teamwork, Excellence
Dennis Crawford Customer Service
Dennis Nay Teamwork, Safety
Desslie Andreason Teamwork
Elisabeth Hedges Teamwork, Excellence
Elizabeth Valle Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Elka Fernandez Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation, Safety, Excellence
Galen Howton Teamwork, Safety
Gary Forrest Excellence
Gene Shelby Teamwork, Excellence
Genoveva Alvarez Excellence
James (HVAC) Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation, Safety, Excellence
James Norwood Customer Service, Safety, Excellence, Teamwork
Jennifer Coulson Excellence
Jessica Cooke Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence
Jim Mansell Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Joe Hiller Teamwork, Excellence, Safety
Joe Weber Customer Service, Excellence
John Bridges Customer Servie, Teamwork, Safety, Excellence
John Cross Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence, Safety
Johnny Dawson Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Jon Dean Custumer service, Teamwork, Excellence.
Josh James Teamwork, Excellence
Josh Peay Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence
Josh Singleton Excellence
Justine Barnes Teamwork
Karl Weeks Customer Serivce, Teamwork, Excellence
Keith Hughes Customer Service, Excellence
Kelvin Perry Customer Service, Excellence
Kenny Ellington Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Kim Collard Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Laura Barratt Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Leo Kane Customer Service, Teamwork
Lewis Palmer Teamwork
Liz Hedges Customer Service, Teamwork, Excelllence
Lonnie Medina Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation, Safety, Excellence
Machelle McCoy Customer Sercie, Teamwork, Safety, Excellence
Marshall (Custodial) Teamwork, Excellence
Michelle Thomas Customer Service, Excellence
Nathan Howell Customer Serivce, Teamwork
Patricia Gomez Teamwork, Excellence, Safety
Rasta Wondwossen Teamwork, Excellence
Reggie Williams Customer Service, Excellence, Teamwork
Rob Garcia Customer Service, Teamwork, Safety
Rob Jentzsch Customer Service, Teamwork
Robert Kahane Excellence
Rodney Rodgers Teamwork, Excellence
Ron Greenwood Customer Service, Teamwork
Ron Philips Teamwork, Excellence
Rosie Russo Customer Service, Teamwork
Roy Rosenhan Customer Service, Teamwork
Russ Smith Teamwork
Russell Pettet Customer Service
Sam Anderson Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Sandra Thomas Teamwork, Excellence
Scott Jefferson Innovation
Stacy Hendricksen Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Steve Cook Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Steve Reest Teamwork, Excellence
Terry Erickson Customer Service, Innovation
Terry Schilcher Teamwork, Excellence
Theresa Gallegos Excellence
Tim Graham Customer Service
Todd Stoneking Customer Service, Teamwork, Excellence
Tony Polidori Teamwork, Excellence
Troy Stubblefield Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation, Excellence
Troy Young Innovation, Teamwork
Wayne Spencer Customer Service, Excellence
Wendy Traeden Customer Service, Teamwork
Wyatt Peterson Teamwork, Excellence

Great work everyone. 

We hope to see many more in the future.

July Janus Award

The Janus Award

Beginning July 2012 Custodial Services will present a monthly award for outstanding work within their assigned area.  Each month the custodial office will recognize a crew that demonstrates their excellence in cleaning based on inspection scores.

July Janus Award Winners

The July 2012 Janus Award was presented to the Museum of Natural History/NPS crew led by Crew Leader, Lisa McCarrel. 

The team topped other Custodial Services crews by scoring a 97% on their SMART inspection for the month.

For more information about Custodial Services visit our website.