Griffin Campus: Departments
Physical Plant
The Physical Plant is a service-oriented organization
that supports the extension, education and research endeavors of
the Griffin Campus. The services offered are in the areas of administration, engineering, operations, maintenance and repairs, construction and renovations, security and safety.
Physical Plant Work Order Form
ADMINISTRATION
A supportive function in the areas of utilities, insurance, property
inventory and disposal, hazardous waste disposal, safety, security
and biosafety plans.
ENGINEERING
Planning, design, preparation of plans and specifications, cost
estimates, and contract establishment services are provided.
OPERATIONS
Heating, cooling, ventilation and providing a functional environment
in which work may be performed or services which are often not noticed
until missing. Other services include custodial and mail services.
MAINTENANCE
Emergency repairs, scheduled repairs and preventive maintenance
are performed on buildings throughout the campus and at farm locations.
CONSTRUCTION
All construction on campus is either performed by or approved by
the Physical Plant. Trades are provided by carpentry, electrical,
plumbing, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, painting, welding
and variations of these trades.
SECURITY
A security force is maintained for the protection of the facilities,
property and personal protection when the campus is normally closed.
SAFETY
The everyday practice of providing a safe work place is a normal
task of the Physical Plant staff. Work is routinely scheduled and
performed to keep safe, such as fire code compliance, servicing
of fire fighting equipment and extinguishers and checking general
conditions for unsafe conditions, such as fire or electrical hazards.
The Physical Plant strives to provide a safe, healthy, pleasant
environment in which all members of the Griffin Campus community
may accomplish their professional goals with as little interruption
and interference as possible.
Dale Hess, Unit Head
Phone: 770/228-7224
Pager: 770/655-5401
Fax: 770/412-4008
E-mail: dhess
at griffin.uga.edu