Facilities Management reduced services during the holiday break
Buildings
Facilities Management will attempt to create utility savings during this time (Dec. 25 - Jan. 2). 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. Wednesday, Dec. 24. Be sure to dispose of food waste in the corridor or restroom trash cans prior to then. Regular services will resume Monday, Jan. 5.
Facilities Operations Center
The Facilities Operations Center and key pickup/return window will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. Urgent matters should be called in to 607-777-2226 (24/7/365).
Warehouse/Central Receiving
The Warehouse/Central Receiving will be closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26 and Jan. 1 and Jan. 2.
Campus Mail Services
Campus Mail Services will have winter hours Monday, December 15 through Friday, January 16. Hours will be 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday during this period. Window hours will be from noon to 2:50 p.m. Campus Mail Services will be open half a day on Christmas Eve and closed Christmas Day and Dec. 26. There will be no mail runs Dec, 29 through Dec. 31.Departments may come down to Campus Mail and pick up their mail from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Campus Mail will be closed on Thursday, January 1 and Friday, January 2. CMS will reopen on January 5.
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.