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Carpenter ShopThe Carpenter Shop provides a wide variety of services including general maintenance tasks such as roof, floor, window and furniture repair. They also handle moving services and disposal of large items (Moving service is only offered on the Evanston Campus). The Carpenter Shop handles many remodeling jobs such as subdividing or enlarging offices and storage spaces. The Carpentry staff designs, constructs and installs bookshelves, cabinets, modular office components and other customized items. [ Back to top ] Electric ShopThe Electric Shop is responsible for all infrastructure related electrical systems for the University, inside and outside of buildings as well as the underground electrical distribution network for the Evanston campus. During power failures, they are capable of providing emergency power to key locations such as Health Services and some student food services. Outlets, lighting fixtures (including exit signs), smoke detectors, and fire and intrusion alarms are the Electric Shop's responsibility [ Back to top ] Landscaping ShopThe Landscaping Shop mainta05/11/2006ng, tree trimming, weeding, etc., as well as snow removal during the winter months. They, in conjunction with Facilities Management's Landscape Architect, design and implement new landscape plans and flower beds. If your department is planning an outdoor event on campus, the Landscaping Shop can provide trash cans and dumpsters. [ Back to top ] HVAC/Plumbing ShopThe Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Shop maintains, repairs, and installs all heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems and plumbing for the University. The HVAC Shop services all fire suppression systems (fire extinguishers, hoses, automatic hood and duct fire suppression systems, etc.) for the University. In addition, they service and repair refrigerators, ice machines and cold rooms. The HVAC Shop provides remedial support for asbestos abatement. If you notice any frayed insulation that may be asbestos, please contact Facilities Management so we can arrange for inspection and proper removal or encapsulation. The Energy Management section of the HVAC Shop manages the heating and ventilating systems for buildings connected to the Direct Digital Control (DDC) network. This network allows the HVAC systems to be electronically controlled and adjusted from a remote location via computer. Fan units and other components can be scheduled to be off when specific areas are not in use which helps conserve energy while keeping the building comfortable. Since adjustments often can be made without sending a technician out to the location, the response time can be quicker. [ Back to top ] Lock ShopThe Lock Shop is responsible for all lock repairs, installations, replacements, and re- keying requests. They also cut keys, repair door hardware such as door closers, hinges, and door knobs, as well as repairing file cabinet and desk locks. As new buildings open and others are remodeled, Facilities Management is installing locks using the Medeco system. These are high security locks that are pick and drill resistant and have a patented key control system. The key control system means that no one other than Northwestern University can legally make duplicates of the Medeco keys. If your department is interested in these systems or other security upgrades, please contact Facilities Management for a consultation. Electronic access locks are another type of lock being installed on campus and is identified as the Marlok system. This is an electronic access control system where the keys are programmed rather than cut to allow access to specific areas or rooms. The Marlok system can provide audit trails (who accessed which room at which time) as well as time zones (only allowing access during specified hours). If your department is interested in these systems or other security upgrades, please contact Facilities Management for a consultation at facilities-management@northwestern.edu, or by calling 847-491-5201. [ Back to top ] Paint ShopThe Paint Shop processes and supervises all painting requests for the University. They also hang wall coverings and perform all standard scheduled building decorating. The type of paint and the colors are chosen according to University standards in order to make maintenance as efficient as possible. In some cases, special colors may be requested at an additional cost to the requesting department although the colors still must be compatible with the standard colors used throughout the building. Unless the requested work is part of the normal building decorating cycle or is necessary due to normal wear and tear, the department will be charged for requested painting services. The Paint Shop also provides various signage used throughout the University. This includes office signs, such as engraved door and desk nameplates or room numbers and interior and exterior building identification signs. A variety of engraved or decal types are available and most existing styles, including A.D.A., can be matched. These signs are purchased from a local vendor and due to the volume, which we order, can often be provided at a lower cost than other outside vendors. [ Back to top ] Science Building MechanicsThe Science Building Mechanics handle certain service requests from customers in science buildings. The science buildings mainly consist of Hogan, Material Life Science Facility (MLSF), and the Technology Institute. Since the summer of 1997, the Electric Shop, Carpentry Shop, Lock Shop, and the Energy Management division of the HVAC Shop have been assisting with the work in the Technological Institute. Any request for service, regardless of the shop that will be doing the work, should be directed to Facilities Management at 847-491-5201. [ Back to top ] Custodial ServicesCustodial Services is responsible for cleaning all academic buildings on campus, including waste removal, floor care, rest room sanitation, and some types of set ups for special events; as described in the Custodial Standards. The custodians also replace light bulbs. Any unscheduled cleaning such as carpet shampooing, floor waxing or floor stripping, or set-ups for events, is considered a departmental charge. If you have a request for the custodial division such as changing light bulbs, please contact Facilities Management. We strongly recommend that you do this instead of leaving notes for the custodians, as we cannot be sure that they will receive the request. [ Back to top ] Pest ControlFacilities Management provides contracted exterminator services. Please report any type of insect or rodent (roaches, mice, etc.) in a building by phone at 847-491-5201 EVANSTON or 312-503-8000 CHICAGO, so that we can exterminate before the problem becomes serious. To help prevent infestations, please keep any food in a refrigerator or in a properly sealed container. Phone only. [ Back to top ] Elevator ServicesFacilities Management is responsible for the operation of all elevators on campus. A contracted elevator technician is on campus Monday through Friday during normal business hours. To report a problem with any elevator, contact Facilities Management at 847-491-5201. During non-business hours contact University Police at 312-503-8314 Chicago, 847-491-3254 Evanston. Phone only. [ Back to top ] |
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