The University of Vermont Physical Plant
Overview
Sal Chiarelli, Director
7/12/2016
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Who Are We
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255 Employees
Heat Plant
HVAC
CPR Shop
Material
Management
Grounds
Custodial
Plumbing
Electric
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Recycling Solid
Waste
Admin
Service Ops.
Strategic Planning Process
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Self Study Assessment
 Meetings
 Focus
Groups
 Surveys
 Interviews
 Information Analysis
 Third Party Viewpoint
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Some Goals and Objectives of
The Strategic Plan
(Developing the Strategy)
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Create a departmental vision that we will all strive for
Clearly define our Mission to ourselves and to the
University.
Prioritize our work in order of importance
Continuously improve all operations
Measure results through indicators and performance
measures (continuous improvement SAM)
Build on strengths
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What Are Some Areas PPD Is
Working On
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Facilities Audit
Facilities Management System
Custodial Benchmark Study
Strategic Planning
Performance indicators
Incorporation of Technology
Schedule & Resource 25
Building Contact Lists
Surveys
Information Sessions
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Some Things That Are Going On
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Comprehensive Master Plan includes the following ..and more
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Residential Life
Utilities plan
Cad Drawings
Design Standards
Parking/Transportation/circulation
Historical Preservation
Deferred maintenance
Facilities Plan
Space utilization
How Can You Help
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Having designated coordinators/contacts
Sharing strategy and plans for the future
Keeping PPD informed
Communicating needs
Understanding limitations
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Why are we doing this?
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It’s the right thing to do
Customers deserve the best
We have a huge impact on the
operating costs at the University
Accountability
Be a value added organization
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