Staff in Action

Shining a Light on Campus Safety

The exterior lighting team, who manages over 13,000 lights and 5 intersections of traffic signals on campus, works tirelessly to improve campus safety. We sat down with Philip Erickson, who supervises the team, to talk about all the important work they are doing. 

Keeping our Work Order Management System Efficient

This quarter we’re highlighting a team that works to ensure our work order management system runs smoothly and efficiently: the Tririga Users Group! This Group meets monthly to look into any changes that can be made to improve work order management for both facilities employees and customers. 

The Tririga work order management system allows facilities staff to assign work tasks to certain shops, track the progress of tasks, and mark tasks as resolved or complete. Facilities Management (FM) customers who have access to Tririga can submit tasks and track their progress. 

Sharing Energy Successes

This quarter we’re highlighting some of the fantastic work our engineering team does with students and faculty on our campus and across the entire UC system! We sat down with engineering project manager Alex Malm to talk about the annual Global Energy Managers Workshop and the Path to Zero Net Energy class offered to students. 

Enhancing Campus Sustainability

As we walk around campus, we often overlook the intricate systems that silently work behind the scenes. Today, we take a closer look into a significant project that plays a pivotal role in both our research efforts and the sustainability of our campus: the renovation of the exhaust fans in the Physics building. We had the opportunity to chat with the team driving this initiative. 

Revamping Spaces with Office Refresh!

Looking for a cost-effective way to give your office a facelift? Look no further than Facilities Management’s Office Refresh program! An Office Refresh can bring your office from drab to fab in just a week! We sat down with Structural IPE (Inspector Planner Estimator) Sam Fernandez to get all the details about how the Office Refresh program started, what’s included, and how to sign up.

Reflecting on 2023 and Looking Ahead

As we step into the new year, I can’t help but look back on the incredible achievements we’ve accomplished. I want to express my sincere thanks to Facilities Management staff for their unwavering commitment to the University’s mission.

Supporting a More Sustainable Campus: The Green Buildings Team

As one of the most sustainable college campuses in North America, UC Davis works hard to make sure campus buildings maintain high standards of sustainability. Leading this effort is the Green Buildings Team, whom we had the pleasure of speaking with about their role on campus.

Preventing the Unforeseen: The Security Alarm Shops Critical Role

Let's take a moment to shine a spotlight on the exceptional team at The Security Alarm Shop, a vital department entrusted with ensuring the safety and security of our campus. This dedicated group consists of five highly skilled Technicians, an IPE (Inspector Planner Estimator), and is expertly led by their Lead Technician and shop Supervisor. Together, they play a crucial role in safeguarding our academic environment. Now, let's get acquainted with the talented individuals who form the backbone of The Security Alarm Shop:

Preparing for the Fall Season

As we welcome students back to campus this fall, our focus at Facilities Management shifts in response to the changing season. In Northern California, the wet season typically spans from October to April, and while our winters in the Sacramento valley are generally mild, we must remain vigilant due to the possibility of heavy rainfall, as experienced in the previous season—the wettest in recent memory.

Keeping Our Campus Clean

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with custodial supervisor Shafeena Ali about the completion of a floor maintenance project at Academic Surge. Shafeena manages a team of 12 custodial employees, who split up into two teams of six to complete this project. 

The custodial team completes floor maintenance regularly and the second floor of Academic Surge was on the project list because it was overdue for a deep cleaning. Shafeena sat down with us to share the technical aspects of this project and her team’s fantastic teamwork throughout.