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Building Street Addresses

Street addresses for the various buildings on campus are available in PDF format.

Classroom Upgrades

The Physical Plant maintains a database system with information concerning assignment and utilization of all space owned or operated by the University.

State institutions regularly collect and use data about physical facilities to help meet the needs for comparability across existing data systems. The responsibility to use and maintain its physical facilities effectively and efficiently rests with each Postsecondary institution. Information and analyses derived from the data are necessary for effective management and use of existing facilities, in planning for future expansion or retirement of unnecessary facilities, and in budgeting for necessary maintenance and modification.

Space Assignment

Each department is assigned specific space for use by the programs they administer. The Construction and Planning Group assesses all requests for space assignment, reassignment, or change of space. Proposals and recommendations are fowarded through IPFW's Administrative Services for final approval.

To Request Space

Call or e-mail the Physical Plant at 260-481-6832. Please include the following information:

  • Type of facilities needed
  • Program to be housed
  • Funding sources
  • Timing (when needed, etc)

To Request New Construction

To request a new construction project, fill out the Construction Project Request Form.

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Heating and Cooling Guidelines

The Physical Plant is aware of the impact internal temperature variations can have on the comfort and productivity of building occupants. Therefore, we have developed the following guidelines to assist in the understanding of our goals for providing the optimum working environment. For problems with the temperature in your building or office call the Physical Plant service desk at 260-481-6832. The service desk will contact the appropriate maintenance personnel to resolve the issue.

Expectations

Most buildings have designated occupied hours. To help save energy, the building temperatures may be changed from the normal operating set points during expected unoccupied hours. If you plan to work during a designated unoccupied period, you may encounter temperatures that are different than during the occupied hours. It is advisable to be prepared with the appropriate clothing.

Heating

Heating Season: The goal is to maintain 67 degrees F in campus buildings during the winter season from October through April. While this is the goal, it should not be unexpected to see a few degrees difference in certain buildings.

Cooling

Cooling Season: The goal is to maintain 72 - 74 degrees F in campus buildings during the summer season from May through September.

Season Changes

It is difficult to present a simple description of the seasonal temperature switchover policy because of the variety of buildings and building HVAC systems. When determining the exact switchover date for each building, the Physical Plant considers prevailing weather patterns, the building's HVAC system, the system controls, and building usage. We then coordinate with the building maintenance staff to reach a mutually agreeable date for the switchover.

However, since the spring and fall temperatures can be extremely variable, even the best HVAC system can be put to the test in these conditions. Unfortunately a building's internal temperatures may vary by as much as 15 degrees F on a temporary basis during these unpredictable seasons.

Exemptions

For those wanting consideration for temperature sensitive animals or research, temperature exemptions are available by calling the Physical Plant service desk at 260-481-6832. Each request will be evaluated individually.

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Building Services Information

The Building Services department is responsible for the daily cleaning and project work in all campus buildings. Other responsibilities include: trash collection and recycling; carpet repairs and new installation; window covering repairs and new installation; chemical maintenance and cleaning; cleaning of university rental units; movement of equipment and furniture within and between campus buildings; set ups required for the support of campus activities and special events; building interior spraying for insects; surplus storage responsibility for university property; upholstery repairs and recovering of furniture used in all campus buildings; snow removal from specified campus locations.

Custodian

First Shift:

  • Empties trash cans in public areas
  • Responds to spills or other emergency needs
  • Keeps restrooms stocked with supplies
  • Performs daily cleaning in assigned areas in buildings
  • Replace lights when called upon
  • Dustmops count and get ready for pickup
  • Set ups like arranging and moving furniture, chairs and tables
  • Check entrance ways for dirty windows and wet floors
  • Dusting projects when needed
  • Dusting the Exercise Room and Weight Rooms in the Athletic Building

Second Shift, Level Four:

  • Performs continual monitoring and cleaning of public areas of University buildings
  • Daily cleaning of assigned areas, responds to spills or other emergency cleaning needs
  • Keep restrooms stocked with supplies and cleaned
  • Strip and refinishes floors where needed or where requested by supervisor
  • Replace light bulbs and move furniture for setups when called upon
  • Performs daily cleaning of assigned areas of University Buildings, as needed, assists in special cleaning projects, special event setups
  • Cleans and supplies restrooms
  • Spray-buffs and strips and refinishes floors
  • Collects and removes trash from assigned areas
  • Cleans exterior building entrances and loading docks as necessary
  • Replaces light bulbs
  • Secures doors at night and unlock doors in morning for start of classes
  • Shovels and removes snow from building entrances

Lead

Third Shift Lead Level 4:

  • Performs daily cleaning of assigned area of University buildings
  • Takes attendance
  • Relays Supervisor’s instructions to custodians
  • Request and distributes supplies for specified area
  • Identifies special building needs
  • As needed, assist in special cleaning projects, special event set ups, furniture moving , etc.
  • Replace light bulbs
  • Strips and refinishes floors
  • Secures doors at night and unlock doors in the mornings

Painter

Painter Third Shift:

  • Serves as painter, applies coats of paint enamel, stain, lacquer, or varnish to protect and decorate interior surfaces trim and fixtures of  buildings
  • Prepare surfaces, moves furniture, and cleans/cares for equipment and supplies
  • Keeps records of painting projects and tools/supply inventory
  • Performs Custodial duties as needed

Supervisor

First Shift:

  • Monitors/inspects University buildings to identify and respond to nonscheduled and emergency cleaning needs
  • Plans, coordinates, directs, and inspects work of assigned custodial staff
  • Request and distributes supplies and equipment to assigned custodial staff
  • Assists with daily cleaning projects as needed
  • Makes oral or e-mail messages to Superintendent
  • Makes recommendations to Superintendent or Director that would improve Building Service
  • Maintains two-way radio contact with other departmental personnel and campus police
  • Responds to all unscheduled request for Building and Services support during hours of normal campus operations
  • Keeps inventory of dustmops
  • Takes care of hiring and interviewing first shift personnel
  • Student help in Athletics Department in the Exercise Room and Weight Room with the support of the Superintendent and Director
  • Does the evaluations of the first shift employees of Building and Service
  • Helps get the 2nd Shift started by checking them in and making sure their area is covered
  • Checks their areas to make sure they are meeting their duties.

Third Shift Supervisor:

  • Serves as Supervisor, plans, coordinates, directs, and inspects work of assigned custodial staff
  • Request and distributes supplies and equipment to assigned custodial staff
  • Assists with daily and special cleaning projects as needed.
  • Interviews and makes hiring, transfers, and promotion recommendations to Superintendent.
  • Coordinates orientation and training programs
  • Checks on absences at the start of each shift
  • Coordinates vacations with worker and superintendent.
  • Conducts Performance Evaluations.
  • Conducts two-way radio with other departmental personnel and campus police

Special Projects

Third Special Projects and Relief:

  • Performs daily relief cleaning during absences of regular custodians and special non-routine cleaning of University buildings
  • Moves furniture, performs special event setups and distributes inventory between buildings
  • Strips and refinishes floors where directed by supervisor
  • Replace light bulbs
  • Moves furniture on and off campus when directed by supervisor

Personnel

  • Superintendent: Brad Heath
  • Supervisor, First Shift: Al Peters
  • Supervisor, Third Shift: Ed High
  • Supervisor, Third Shift: Darrell Kees

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