Facilities and Operations

10 North Main, 13th Floor,
Mount Clemens, MI 48043
Phone: (586) 469-5244
Fax: (586) 469-7770

Mission:

To operate and maintain approximately 1.7 million square feet of General Fund Buildings.  Managing County resources responsibly, efficiently and with accountability and providing a safe work place environment for employees and the general public utilizing County services.

 

Key Services or Functions:

• Assist in the development of the Capital Budget.
• Coordinates architectural/engineering services.
• Coordinates vendor services as it pertains to maintenance of facilities and infrastructure.
• Responsible for climate control within the facilities, including heating and cooling, pneumatic systems, routine maintenance of filters, chilled water systems, cooling towers and steam-line infrastructures.
• Responsible for repairs and upgrades to interior and exterior lighting equipment, power feeds and electrical infrastructures.
• Responsible for the maintenance, repair and annual inspections of all life/safety systems, including fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, elevators, emergency generators, etc.
• Responsible for all landscape and grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, snow removal, also utilize “best practices” in order to minimize adverse impact on the environment.
• Responsible for repairs and maintenance of plumbing fixtures, drains, grease traps, including backflow prevention.
• Responsible for custodian/housekeeping maintenance including stocking paper products, recycling materials, refuge pick‑up, etc.
• Coordinate hazardous material abatement.

Goals and Objectives:

• To implement planned maintenance programs, which are designed to extend the useful life of the buildings and operating systems to avoid premature capital outlay for replacement.
• Provide a level of service in maintaining the County General Fund buildings with the continued decrease in budget and manpower.
• Further evaluate cleaning product line and delivery for additional cost savings.
• To maintain a maintenance schedule for all mechanical systems.
• Negotiate discounts with suppliers.
• To provide quarterly inspections of mechanical and electrical systems identifying components needing repair/replacement.

 

Key Initiatives Reflected in the 2011 Budget Request:

• Focus on energy conservation.
• Perform energy audits to create a road map to take advantage of future funding.
• Infrared scans of the primary switch gear and distribution system to detect temperature anomalies.
• Implement an on-line work order system.  Departments could ‘e‑file’ work orders, providing cost savings as well as a reduction in clerical time.
• Explore with Purchasing and Finance Department alternative natural gas supplier allowing for the stockpiling unused natural gas for future consumption.
  
  

Contact Information:

• Lynn M. Arnott-Bryks Director

• Diane G. Connell Operations Supervisor

• Lawrence K. Oakes Mechanical Systems Supervisor

• Estella Shelton Maintenance Supervisor

 

Please submit the downloaded request forms via email to FacilitiesRequest@macombcountymi.gov