Uxbridge Public Schools

Our Operation Plans:

• Receiving – accepting and distributing shipments to appropriate staff and/or locations.

• Housekeeping – furniture assembly, relocation, and repairs; general maintenance of lighting and plumbing; ensure corridors remain clear per State Fire Codes; integrated pest management, etc.

• Snow and Ice Events – ensuring schools are safe following weather events, requiring the staff to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Grounds Management – mowing of lawns, trimming shrubbery, tree maintenance, and general maintenance of grounds; maintaining courtyards and signage; scheduling sprinkler maintenance and turf treatments; and outside painting, etc. 

• Athletic Fields and Events – Oversee annual turf maintenance program; timely preparation of fields for events; mowing and striping of fields; preparing of infields; football field equipment operation; setup and breakdown of equipment; scheduling access to control and HVAC systems after hours; and ensuring custodial services and restroom facilities availability.

• Internal/External Events – Setup and breakdown of events; coordination of custodial services, stage and lighting; scheduling of S2 system for locking/unlocking of doors; and access to control and HVAC systems.

• Custodial Services – ensure daily/nightly cleaning and sanitation of schools by outside custodial service; responding to calls relative to spilled drinks, vomit, graffiti, vandalism, leaking plumbing fixtures, etc. on a daily basis.

• Communication Systems –maintains, operates, schedules and manages systems.  These systems include fire/burglar alarm notifications; public announcement, intercom, bell, and clock systems; HVAC management systems, and many more.

• Inspections – Coordinate regular inspections and address deficiencies as set forth by Massachusetts State Law.  These inspections include but are not limited to:  backflow prevention devise; emergency generators; boiler and air compressor; science room chemical hoods and emergency eye-wash; fire alarm system; etc.

• Organizational Development – related to supporting an effective and efficient Facilities Department and includes:  Management Systems, Operational Systems, Resource Management, Corporate Culture, Products and Services and Strategic Development.