Everything you need to know about the line painting on July 23
Starting July 18, Facilities will be preparing for line painting at University Services Building (USB) and Lower Mall Header House, resulting in changes in traffic patterns off Lower Mall. Vehicles will be entering the USB yard from the south side and exiting on the north side. Stalls will be identified numerically (not by vehicle number) and your parking space will remain the same at this time. View the diagram in full size.
Please note the following schedule for vehicle parking and line painting:
July 18 (Tue): All vehicles (no exceptions) parked at USB and Header House to park at B4 parking lot on Agronomy Road or West Parkade by end of day. - July 19-24 (Wed-Mon): All vehicles, trucks, etc. to park at B4 Lot and West Parkade.
- July 19-21 (Wed-Fri): Streets & Operations Support will do parking lot clean up. Exceptions will be made for deliveries, picking up tools, materials and mail trucks.
- July 22 (Sat): Parking lot dry day.
- July 23 (Sun): Line Painting and drying day.
- July 24 (Mon): All vehicles back to USB and Header House.
Please refer to the document for a full-sized map, the schedule above and information about EV charging for parking in the West Parkade from July 18–24.
Working behind the scenes to ensure a safe and efficient campus
As our campus winds down for the summer term, Energy & Water Services’ Mechanical Utilities Trades team, composed of Utilities Plumbers and Utilities Steamfitters has been busy ensuring safety and smooth operations during the University Endowment Lands (UEL) 16th Avenue water feed shutdown and District Energy System (DES) shutdowns on the UBC Vancouver campus.
University Endowment Lands (UEL) 16th Avenue water feed shutdown
Last week, University Endowment Lands (UEL) conducted regular maintenance on the 16th Avenue water main that supplies water to the UBC Vancouver campus. As a precaution, the Utilities Plumbers isolated this pipe and rerouted our water supply to minimize any potential disruptions.
A shout out to the Utilities Plumbers for seamless execution of the water feed shutdown. We are happy to report that not a single water quality complaint was received throughout the shutdown, which is truly commendable
Major District Energy System (DES) shutdowns completed
Kudos to the Utilities Steamfitters who successfully completed three DES distribution shutdowns in under 14 days.
Completing a single shutdown in a month is no small feat, but completing three within two weeks is truly remarkable! The Energy & Water team started with a DES vent repair on Main Mall and Agronomy, followed by DES Valve replacements at The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre, and lastly a DES valve removal at the Fred Kaiser Building.
Special thanks to:
- Utilities Plumbing team: Roger Cerny, Bhupinderpal (Vic) Jammu, David Holbrook, Esteban Arratia, Jaspal Thiara & Roozbeh Kianpour
- Utilities Steamfitting Team: Michael Carroll, Steven Blackett, John (Tyler) Cudmore, Brett Harris & Norman Esplana
- Kevin Phelan, District Energy System Process Specialist for coordinating all three DES shutdowns
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See you this Thursday at the Facilities Ice Cream Social!
We're excited to get together this Thursday for an afternoon of friendly competition, laughter, and camaraderie. Join us for the festivities at different shifts:
- Day shift: 11:30 am–12:30 pm | Orchard Commons
- Evening shift: 7:00 pm–8:00 pm | Orchard Commons
- Night shift: 11:00 pm–12:00 am | UBC Life Building
We have planned a range of exciting activities that promise to keep everyone entertained:
- Giant Connect-4
- Ladder Toss
- Corn Hole
- Mini-Golf
- Outdoor Badminton
Win tickets to the UBC Chef Challenge!
But wait, there's even more excitement in store! By joining us at the event, you'll also get a chance to win tickets to the UBC Chef Challenge happening on July 27. Come register as you enter the grounds and get a raffle ticket for a chance to win.
People in motion
- Larisa Rohana joins Customer Services & Informatics’ EMMS Sustainment team in Facilities as a System Analyst.
- Kyle Webb joins Building Operations as Trades 2 - Carpenter.
Job openings
All positions at UBC are available on the UBC HR Careers website, or through the career application in your Workday account. Please note that applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the day prior to the posting end date. The following VPFO positions are currently open:
- Utility Worker (JR13701) – 07/21/2023
- Trades 3 - Electrician (1 Position) (JR13475) – 7/24/2023
- Utilities Electrical Engineer (JR11625) – 7/28/2023
Don't forget to apply as an internal candidate! Please review Apply for an Internal Job Posting in the Workday Knowledge Base for instructions on how to apply. Reminder to attach a copy of your resume when you apply for a career opportunity in Workday.
Building Safety Capacity: Laboratory Safety (i.e. Lab Clearance)
There are a range of chemicals and substances stored and used in laboratories. Without precautionary measures, Facilities Staff who enters the lab to perform tasks may be exposed to various hazards (chemical, biological, lasers, radiation, magnetic fields, etc.).
Lab users are responsible for ensuring that the lab space has been cleared for Facilities staff to perform their tasks. Facilities staff are not permitted to move equipment or work in a lab space that has not been labelled as free from contamination. In those instances, one or a combination of the following forms must be completed by the lab users before Facilities staff can perform their work in the lab:
- Laboratory Clearance Form – For lab renovations or repairs.
- Lab Equipment Clearance Form – For the repair, relocation, and disposal of lab equipment.
- Levels 1, 2, and 3 Fume Hood Shut-Down Procedures Form – For work related to fume hoods.
To learn more about laboratory safety and forms, check out the following:
Weekly Emergency Tip: Bolt and brace everything in your house
Minimize the damage to your home in the event of an earthquake by securing the contents of your house.
For more tips on how to reduce earthquake damage, check out the Government of Canada’s website.
For information on what to do before, during and after an earthquake, visit the UBC Emergency Preparedness website.
Managing your mental health
HR has collected mental health resources to help you manage your ups and downs.
As a manager or leader, you play an important role in supporting your mental health and that of your teams. Complete the new required training: Supporting Mental Health in the Workplace for Managers and Supervisors.
Representatives are always available for a confidential conversation:
- Monica Haab (monica.haab@ubc.ca): Building Operations, Energy & Water Services, Customer Services & Informatics, and Infrastructure Development
- Gregor MacDonald (gregor.macdonald@ubc.ca): Custodial Services and Municipal Services
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) offers an extensive suite of services to support you – from providing wellness coaching or advising on family issues to offering legal support. Access the EFAP confidential services through LifeWorks, by calling 1-866-424-0770.
In case you've missed it
Here is a quick recap of key events and information that you may have missed. For more details, please click on the links below or refer to our weekly portfolio newsletter, VPFO Update.
