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Facilities Weekly – November 30, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services, Customer Services & Informatics, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and Municipal Services. Sent on November 30, 2022.

Strengthening Municipal Services’ Asset and Fleet Management Services

Strengthening Municipal Services’ Asset and Fleet Management Services

In order to enhance our technical expertise in civil engineering, asset stewardship and fleet management, Municipal Services is pleased to welcome Rishi Purohit, Fleet and Asset Manager.

Facilities Weekly – November 22, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services, Customer Services & Informatics, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and Municipal Services. Sent on November 22, 2022.

Rishi Purohit joins Municipal Services as the new Fleet and Asset Manager

Rishi comes to us from Securigard where he managed their fleet at several locations such as the YVR Airport, the Trans Mountain Expansion Pipeline and the Coastal GasLink Pipeline.

UBC Facilities driving operational efficiency and resilience through the MacLeod Building renewal

UBC Facilities driving operational efficiency and resilience through the MacLeod Building renewal

“This was an incredible opportunity for our teams to come together and transform a historical building into a more efficient and sustainable facility that aligns with our university’s strategic goals,” notes Noel McNally, Project Manager in Project Services within UBC Facilities’ Infrastructure Development. “We look forward to seeing the UBC community learn, work and build meaningful connections in this inspiring space.”

Facilities Weekly – November 15, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services, Customer Services & Informatics, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and Municipal Services. Sent on November 15, 2022.

Gardenia Honório transitions into new role as Business Operations Manager in Customer Services and Informatics

Gardenia Honório transitions into new role as Business Operations Manager in Customer Services and Informatics

Gardenia will lead the Facilities Service Centre and Clerical teams and the Staff Records team, support training and other important Facilities initiatives including onboarding, safety training scheduling, IT device management, etc.

Grab a sweater and prepare for a cooler campus

Grab a sweater and prepare for a cooler campus

The temperatures have dropped and winter conditions are coming to our campus. With the cooler weather outside, UBC’s heating energy will go up to compensate. A reminder to bundle up and dress appropriately to stay warm and safe from the winter elements.

Facilities Weekly – November 8, 2022

Weekly updates for UBC Facilities staff. UBC Facilities is part of the VP Finance & Operations (VPFO) Portfolio, and includes six departments—Building Operations, Custodial Services, Customer Services & Informatics, Energy & Water Services, Infrastructure Development, and Municipal Services. Sent on November 8, 2022.

Custodial Services realignment

Effective November 7, UBC Facilities is implementing the new simplified Custodial Services staffing model to provide all staff with full-time opportunities and facilitate professional development and increased opportunities for improvement. Due to the new staffing model, the Building Service Worker currently serving your area and the rotation on which your building is currently cleaned may change.