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UP Sustainability Efforts Recognized by PGE

July 14, 2014

university of portlandPhysical plant director André Hutchinson reports that the University of Portland was recently recognized in Portland General Electric (PGE) regional advertising for our ongoing participation in PGE’s Clean Wind Renewable Power program. Every year, UP self-directs the maximum amount of its public purpose charge toward the purchase of Clean Wind power. In 2013, the University purchased 1,032,895 kWh of Clean Wind power, resulting in 1,450,753 pounds of CO2 avoided, which equates roughly to 1,618,891 miles not driven or 173 trees planted annually. For more information contact Hutchinson at 7306 or hutchina@up.edu.

Filed Under: 07-14-2014, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, PGE Clean Wind Power, physical plant

Portsmouth Avenue Entrance Closure, Detour

June 9, 2014

image002.jpgThe campus road that runs from Portsmouth Avenue (the “back entrance” onto campus) toward Bauccio Commons will be temporarily closed due to maintenance and repairs on the underground steam and condensate lines that provide heat to most campus buildings, according to Andre Hutchinson, physical plant. Traffic will be temporarily detoured around the back side of the physical plant building in order to get to and from the Bauccio Commons. Please drive carefully and proceed with caution when using this route. Physical plant staff and repair crews apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate everyone’s cooperation. For more information contact the physical plant at 7306 or physicalplant@up.edu.

Filed Under: 06-09-2014, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Detour, physical plant

UP Awarded Silver Status for Clean Wind Power

February 24, 2014

131231_PGE_CleanWind.jpgPhysical plant director André Hutchinson announced that the University of Portland has been awarded Silver status for 2013 as result of its ongoing participation in Portland General Electric’s Clean Wind Renewable Power program. Every year, UP self-directs the maximum amount of its public purpose charge toward the purchase of Clean Wind power. In 2013, UP purchased 1,032,895 kWh of Clean Wind power, resulting in 1,450,753 pounds of CO2 avoided, which equates roughly to 1,618,891 miles not driven or 173 trees planted annually.

For more information contact Hutchinson at 7306 or hutchina@up.edu.

Filed Under: 02-24-2014, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Clean Wind Power, PGE, physical plant

New Hires, New Positions

December 23, 2013

university of portlandPhysical plant director André Hutchinson (pictured)  has announced some recent staff changes:

Rachel Partin was recently hired as the new office manager for the physical plant. Prior to joining the physical plant team, Rachel worked as a writer, editor, and manager of correspondence in the Office of the President at Harvard. In addition to managing a busy office supporting the largest non- faculty department on campus, Rachel will also provide administrative support to the physical plant director.

Sandy Galati has been appointed to the newly created position of operations administrator. Sandy’s attention will be focused almost exclusively on maintenance work-order performance management as the physical plant continues to strive to make good on its promise to deliver quality and service. In conjunction with Sandy’s new role, Physical Plant will soon begin implementing and monitoring performance metrics with the goal of making sure that maintenance work-orders are completed in a timely manner while at the same time upholding high standards in terms of the quality of the work performed. Sandy is an almost 8-year member of the UP community and was the recipient of the 2012 Margaret Henzi Outstanding Office/Clerical Employee Award.

Dirk Theisen has been appointed foreman of the newly formed Boiler/Steam/HVAC shop. As part of the physical plant’s efforts toward continual performance improvement, this new trade-specific shop was formed to provide better service and support for the management and maintenance of all heating and air- conditioning systems across campus. An almost 10-year member of the Physical Plant staff, Dirk was the 2008 recipient of the Ted Deiss Outstanding Physical Plant Employee Award and received his bachelor of business administration degree in operations and technology management from UP in 2013. Dirk also honorably served in the United States Navy from 2002-2010, including a tour in Iraq during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2006-2007.

Danielle Marcial has recently been appointed lead of night shift custodians. Danielle came to UP with extensive custodial/floor care experience, having previously worked in a supervisory role for the custodial department of a large public-school system in New York. In her new role, she leads a team of dedicated staff who work Sunday through Thursday, from 10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., providing general custodial services to all non-residential buildings across campus. As someone who displays committment to self-improvement in her work, Danielle is also a voluntary participant in Oregon Tradeswomen, Inc.’s Pathways to Success Program, a 7-week, pre-apprenticeship training program that helps women prepare for a high-skill, high-wage career in the construction industry.

For more information contact Hutchinson at 7306 or hutchina@up.edu.

Filed Under: 12-23-2013, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Danielle Marcial, Dirk Theisen, Rachel Partin, Sandy Galati

Physical Plant Staff Changes

September 13, 2013

1aDoe150The physical plant has made some changes in the staff of their carpentry shop, according to director André Hutchinson.

Dave Doe (pictured) has been reassigned so that he can devote his time to special carpentry projects. Evidence of Dave’s considerable talent and craftsmanship can be found throughout campus; recent examples include furniture in many of the dormitory chapels, the Saint John’s Bible display case in the Clark Library, and new podiums for formal university events and ceremonies.

Bret Sorg will move to the carpentry foreman role. He has extensive experience as a finish carpenter and commercial fixture installer, and was introduced to the construction trades by his grandfather, who was a carpenter in Germany.

Brian Tatro has also been hired as a staff carpenter. He joins the team with more than 22 years’ experience as a carpenter and foreman with Todd Construction.

For more information contact Hutchinson at 7306 or hutchina@up.edu.

Filed Under: 09-16-2013, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Bret Sorg, Brian Tatro, Dave Doe, physical plant

Chapel Closure Through June 7

May 27, 2013

baptismal_font_at_the_university_of_portlandThe Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be undergoing renovations to the floor and sanctuary and will be closed from Monday, May 6 through Friday, June 7, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Masses and weekday 12:05 p.m. Masses will be celebrated in the Moreau Chapel in Christie Hall during this time. In addition, the parking lot behind the Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be closed to all non-construction traffic throughout the project. Construction questions may be directed to André Hutchinson, physical plant, at 7306 or hutchina@up.edu. For information about Masses contact campus ministry at 7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-13-2013, 05-27-2013, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Campus Ministry, Chapel of Christ the Teacher, physical plant, Theresa McCreary

Chapel Closure Starts May 6

May 6, 2013

The Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be undergoing renovations to the floor and sanctuary and will be closed from Monday, May 6 through Friday, June 7, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Masses and weekday 12:05 p.m. Masses will be celebrated in the Moreau Chapel in Christie Hall during this time. In addition, the parking lot behind the Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be closed to all non-construction traffic throughout the project. Construction questions may be directed to André Hutchinson, physical plant, at 7306 or hutchina@up.edu. For information about Masses contact campus ministry at 7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-06-2013, Campus Services Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Campus Ministry, Chapel of Christ the Teacher, physical plant, Theresa McCreary

Chapel Closure Starts May 6

April 29, 2013

The Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be undergoing renovations to the floor and sanctuary and will be closed from Monday, May 6 through Friday, June 7, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Masses and weekday 12:05 p.m. Masses will be celebrated in the Moreau Chapel in Christie Hall during this time.

In addition, the parking lot behind the Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be closed to all non-construction traffic throughout the project. Renovations will include installation of new wood parquet flooring, newly designed sanctuary including custom-built altar furniture and a custom-fabricated stone altar, and new skylights. Construction questions may be directed to André Hutchinson, physical plant, at 7306 or hutchina@up.edu. For information about Masses contact campus ministry at 7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

Filed Under: 04-29-2013, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Campus Ministry, Chapel of Christ the Teacher, physical plant, Theresa McCreary

Campus Security Tips

April 1, 2013

Public safety director Gerald Gregg and physical plant director André Hutchinson have asked campus personnel to keep a few tips in mind to improve overall campus security:

  • Master keys should be kept inside a locked office or secure area and should never be taken home or removed from campus.
  • University issued building keys should be kept on a generic key ring without any attachments identifying a UP connection.
  • UP ID cards should never be clipped or attached to key rings.
  • University issued building keys should never be swapped or transferred among faculty or staff, even within the same department.
  • All keys are issued to specific individuals; any changes/transfers should be coordinated through the locksmith shop.

For more information contact public safety at 7161.

Filed Under: 04-01-2013, Campus Services, Physical Plant, Public Safety Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, Gerald Gregg, master keys, physical plant, public safety

New Locksmith Hired

February 25, 2013

David Bachman has been hired as the new University locksmith, according to physical plant director Andre Hutchinson. Bachman most recently worked at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) as lead locksmith, where he was responsible for access controls for more than 40 buildings. All requests for new or replacement keys should continue to be submitted to public safety, but all key issuance and returns will be coordinated with the locksmith shop in the physical plant during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by appointment. For more information contact the physical plant at 7306 or galati@up.edu.

Filed Under: 02-25-2013, Physical Plant Tagged With: Andre Hutchinson, David Bachman, Locksmith, physical plant

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