Facilities Management reduced services during the holiday break
Buildings
Facilities Management will attempt to create utility savings during this time (Dec. 25 - Jan. 1). Employees working in academic or administrative buildings could experience reduced temperatures and should dress accordingly.
Staff who intend to work over the break and do not have a key or card access to unlock their building should either work with their building administrator for access or go to University Police for assistance in accessing the building.
Research
All research labs including the Biotechnology Building, Engineering and Science Building, Center of Excellence, Smart Energy, Science 2, Science 3, Science 4, Science 5 and the School of Pharmacy will maintain normal temperatures.
Custodial Services
Regular custodial services will end at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24. Be sure to dispose of food waste in corridor or restroom trash cans prior to then. Regular services will resume Thursday, Jan. 2.
Facilities Operations Center
The Facilities Operations Center walkup window (including key pickup/return) will observe the following schedule during the break period. Routine, non-urgent requests should be submitted via online Maximo Service Request, and emergency requests should be called in to 607-777-2226 (24/7/365).
Tuesday, Dec. 24: Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 25: Closed
Thursday, Dec. 26: Closed
Friday, Dec. 27: Closed
Monday, Dec. 30: 7:30am-3:30pm
Tuesday, Dec. 31: 7:30am-3:30pm
Wednesday, Jan. 1: Closed
Warehouse/Central Receiving
The FM Warehouse/Central Receiving will observe the following schedule, including receiving and small package delivery:
Wednesday, Dec. 25: Closed
Wednesday, Jan. 1: Closed
Campus Mail Services
Campus Mail Services will start winter hours on December 16 through January 17. During this period, hours will be 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday - Friday with window hours from Noon - 2:50 p.m.
Campus Mail Services will close at 11 a.m. December 24 and will be closed on Dec. 25. Hours from Dec. 26 - Dec. 31 will be 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. with no mail runs or window hours. Departments may come to Campus Mail and pick up their mail from 8:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Close windows
Be sure that all windows in your area are closed prior to leaving for the break.
Unplug appliances before the break
"Phantom" loads, or the power consumed by any device while it is switched off, occur in most appliances that use electricity, such as VCRs, televisions, stereos, computers and kitchen appliances. In the average home, 75% of the electricity used to power electronics is consumed while the products are turned off. This can be avoided by unplugging the appliance or using a power strip and using the switch on the power strip to cut all power to the appliance. Remember to unplug all unnecessary appliances before you leave for winter break.
