Under the leadership of former President Richard J. Cook, Allegheny College has made a strong and continued commitment toward becoming a sustainable campus. President Cook was one of the first college presidents to sign the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. The College has made a commitment to sustainable construction since 2005 as evidenced by: (1) constructing North Village Phase 1 to LEED Certified standards; (2) incorporating many sustainable features, such as a green roof and ENERGY STAR-rated mechanical and electrical equipment, into the construction of the Vukovich Center for Communication Arts; (3) designing North Village Phase 2 to LEED Silver standards; and, (4) designing the renovation of Carr Hall to LEED certification standards. Sustainable materials and supplies, such as low VOC paints, sustainable carpeting, energy efficient T8 fluorescent lights, Energy Star appliances and mechanical equipment, have been incorporated into routine operations. In 2008 the College created the position of Sustainability Coordinator and filled the position in July 2008. The Sustainability Coordinator coordinates all activities on campus that support our sustainability initiative.<\/p>\n
Daily operations and maintenance of campus facilities and property by the Physical Plant staff, as well as construction of new facilities reflect this commitment. Sustainable materials and supplies, such as low VOC paints, sustainable carpeting, energy efficient T8 fluorescent lights, Energy Star appliances and mechanical equipment, have been incorporated into routine operations. Physical Plant staff members are actively engaged in providing full-scale composting to reduce waste and produce the fertilizer and compost used in our sustainable grounds maintenance program. A Landscaping Master Plan has been developed to set the standards for, and to facilitate the performance of, a campus-wide sustainable grounds maintenance program. The Physical Plant staff is working with the College\u2019s Sustainability Coordinator to develop policies for best management practices in sustainable purchasing, management of solid waste and green cleaning. Design review standards have been implemented to ensure that that the College receives the most cost-effective lifetime value for new construction and facility upgrades.<\/p>\n
An important part of our commitment to a sustainable is the implementation of best practices in energy management. The Director of Physical Plant is personally involved with detailed monitoring of the college\u2019s utility bills in order to identify facilities that are high users and to set priorities for projects\/upgrades designed to lower utility use. He also advises college administration in behavioral changes that can help lower utility consumption. In conjunction with the Clinton Climate Initiative (CCI), the College entered into a contract with Siemens for the performance of a campus-wide energy audit. Members of the Physical Plant staff worked closely with the Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. technical staff to facilitate access to facilities and gathering of data. The audit results were presented in July 2008. After review by college and Physical Plant administration and key trades workers the College is proceeding to prioritize and fund the recommended projects.<\/p>\n
In addition Physical Plant staff are aware of the importance of this function and are actively engaged in supporting our efforts by identifying and reporting energy issues when observed and by correcting problems when funds are available. The HVAC mechanic controls heating and cooling in campus buildings through the Siemens Energy Control System. Electrical loads are shed whenever practical, which provides a source of income to the College. The Director constantly checks for fluctuations in utility pricing and negotiates with utility providers for better service rates whenever possible. ENERGY STAR-rated equipment is installed whenever equipment needs to be replaced. An infrared camera was purchased to facilitate the identification of energy losses throughout the campus.<\/p>\n
Under the leadership of former President Richard J. Cook, Allegheny College has made a strong and continued commitment toward becoming a sustainable campus. President Cook was one of the first college presidents to sign the American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment. The College has made a commitment to sustainable construction since 2005 as evidenced […]<\/p>\n
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Listed below are some of the services that we offer:<\/p>\n Housekeeping:<\/strong><\/p>\n Services Not Provided:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The Physical Plant uses a computerized work order system, Schooldude, which was installed in January of\u00a02012 and replaced our previous software system. This system can track work orders in several ways (building, room, date of submittal, trade, etc.) and also keep track of hours, inventory and equipment. All Allegheny employees have access to Schooldude as do RA’s. If you are having an issue, please enter a work order and we will respond to it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n Students:<\/strong> If you are having any issues please let your RA know so they can submit a work order for you.<\/p>\n There are several ways to request work but the preferred method, for all non-emergencies, is through the on-line work order form<\/a>. Of course, all legitimate emergency work requests can be called in to the Physical Plant Office (332-5378) during normal office hours (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or by calling the Security Department (332-3357) at any other time. The Physical Plant Office staff<\/a> is always willing to discuss your work order needs or special requests when questions arise which cannot be answered through the other methods.<\/p>\n Types of Work Order Requests and Procedures:<\/strong><\/p>\n Submit Work Order Request<\/a><\/p>\n How to submit a work order in Schooldude 08-21-20<\/a><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Access (Card and Key) is a major source of security to the college community; therefore, the responsibility of it should be taken seriously. The Physical Plant is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all locks, locking devices and the cutting of keys for campus. Keys for academic, administrative, residence halls, and athletic areas\u00a0 are issued by the Physical Plant Locksmith, through the\u00a0 Allegheny College Facility Access Request Form<\/b><\/a>.\u00a0 Keys are the responsibility of the person to whom they are issued. They are not to be loaned or transferred to another person.<\/b> No college keys should be duplicated by anyone other than authorized Physical Plant staff. Please note that our Locksmith is often attending to various maintenance needs, limiting our ability to provide keys at random times without notice. For this reason, please plan ahead. Keys can only be picked up by the person to whom they are being issued. 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Listed below are some of the services that we offer: Plumbing fixture repair\/replacement Door and window repair\/replacement […]<\/p>\n Continue Reading “Services 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Joseph Michael 814-332-5378<\/p>\n Phone: (814) 332-5378<\/p>\n Facilities Maintenance Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n Jeff Jones (814) 332-2868<\/p>\n Facilities Mechanical Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n Bryan Brown (814) 332-2893<\/p>\n Technology\/Grounds Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n Doug Varee- (814) 332-2866<\/p>\n Associate Director of Facilities Support<\/strong><\/p>\n Physical Plant<\/strong><\/p>\n Allison Lukach (814) 332-2339<\/p>\n Work Control\/Inventory Control\/Schooldude Administrator<\/strong><\/p>\n Kelly Wright (814) 332-3868<\/p>\n Physical Plant Accounting\/Safety\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Tracey Olenick (814) 332-5911<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Phone: (814) 332-5378<\/p>\n Electrician<\/strong><\/p>\n Brad Gowetski<\/p>\n Derek Grace<\/p>\n HVAC<\/strong><\/p>\n Ken Haddix<\/p>\n Rusty Sanford<\/p>\n Joe Vukovich<\/p>\n Nate Lutz<\/p>\n Painter<\/strong><\/p>\n Briana Young<\/p>\n Luke Hingl<\/p>\n Allen Smith<\/p>\n Brett Powell<\/p>\n John Hamill<\/p>\n Brian Wheaton<\/p>\n Locksmtih<\/strong><\/p>\n Curt DeLattre<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Phone:(814) 332-5378<\/p>\n Grounds Lead\/Stadium<\/strong><\/p>\n (814) 332-2866 or 814 332-2747<\/p>\n Tyler Belz<\/p>\n General Grounds Workers<\/strong><\/p>\n Noah Ross (Grounds)<\/p>\n Jim Mulligan (Grounds)<\/p>\n Tom Archacki\/(Grounds\/Mason\/Welder)<\/p>\n Tim Crum (Grounds\/Mechanic)<\/p>\n Daytona English- (Grounds)<\/p>\n Tami Urey-(Grounds)<\/p>\n Cameron Long (Grounds\/stadium)<\/p>\n Charlie Waid (Grounds-PT)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n St. Moritz Manager<\/strong> Campus Crew 7am-3:30pm (M-F) If you need immediate assistance after hours, please call Public Safety at 332-3357.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Director Of Facilities Joseph Michael 814-332-5378 Administrative Office Staff Phone: (814) 332-5378 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Jones (814) 332-2868 Facilities Mechanical Supervisor Bryan Brown (814) 332-2893 Technology\/Grounds Supervisor Doug Varee- (814) 332-2866 Associate Director of 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Plant"},"content":{"rendered":" The Physical Plant Department is responsible for the operations and maintenance, renovations, and construction of all buildings, grounds, and utilities of the College. These services are provided to develop and maintain a functional, attractive and safe environment conducive to learning and to support the College’s tradition of excellence. The Department has dedicated, professional staff trained in every principle trade required to provide these services and\/or to oversee contracted services that the Department does not directly provide.<\/p>\n Allegheny College is ranked as one of the top national liberal arts colleges in the country and the Physical Plant Department believes in contributing to this end, by providing service in an effective, efficient, and timely manner. The Department’s 34 full-time employees include administrative staff, maintenance staff and grounds staff who maintain 1.2 million square feet in 34 major buildings with 77 acres of central campus, a 203 acre outdoor recreational complex and 24 houses used as student residences.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\n
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Work Order Requests<\/h3>\n
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Facility Access Guidelines\u00a0 <\/b>(formerly Key Requisition Guidelines)<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Director Of Facilities<\/h3>\n
Administrative Office Staff<\/h3>\n
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Electrical\/Mechanical<\/h4>\n
Carpentry<\/h4>\n
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Grounds Department<\/h3>\n
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\nTrades 7am-3:30pm (M-F)
\nOffice 7:30am-5pm (M-F)<\/p>\n