Maintenance & Operations
Plumbing, Grounds & Irrigation
Monthly Update
Upcoming Early Release/District Holidays!!
- February 10, 2023 - Student Early Release
- February 20, 2023 - Staff & Student Holiday (Presidents Day)
- February 21, 2023 - Professional Learning & Student Holiday
- May 26, 2023 - Student Early Release
- May 29,2023 - Staff & Student Holiday (Memorial Day)
Maintenance & Custodial Holidays
- May 29, 2023 - Memorial Day
Project Overview
Marine Creek Middle School
The canopy above the kitchen door at the back of the school was backed into by the company delivering the produce.
- This incident took place on August 30, 2022
- I have received all of the quotes and they have been turned in to Child Nutrition.
- I have been in contact with Mario from Paradise Produce and they are supposed to be out next week to make the necessary repairs to the damaged canopy.
- (1-6-23) We have notified Paradise produce that we are moving forward with the repairs. Goldsmith Construction are preparing to mobilize.
- Goldsmith is working to secure the materials with Avadek. (2-3 week lead time)
- (2-24-2023) Avadek sent of their specs for approval and they had the wrong colors so they are resubmitting for approval before Goldsmith approves the material to be ordered.
Project Overview
- 27 Campuses are at 100% completion.
- Waiting on reports from our backflow tester for next updates.
Department Overview
Grounds Oversight/Contracts and Projects: Justin Hardisty
Grounds & Irrigation Supervisor: David Salas
Grounds & Irrigation Team: George Newby, Thomas Marsh and Thomas Casillas
Available FTE's: None
Work Orders
Closed 19 work orders in February and currently have 12 open work orders.
- 5yr Landscape plan: We have completed CTHS, HCTC, BES & the JLP Maintenance Building. We still have small areas at MCMS on our to-do list and planting is in progress. Wayside was on the list for this year but we are not using the money there due to the rebuild plans - Awaiting further instruction.
- Preventative Maintenance has been completed at Lake Country Elementary, Maintenance building, Lake Pointe Elementary, Willow Creek Elementary, Remington Point Elementary, Bryson Elementary, Northbrook Elementary, Saginaw Elementary, Marine Creek Middle, Creekview Middle, Highland Middle School, Ed Willkie Middle School, Chisholm Ridge Elementary and Hafley Development Center.
- The Elkins Elementary landscape project has begun and we are ready to plant this upcoming spring.
- The monthly well readings have been captured and logged.
- Sand has been ordered for top dressing the projects that have been completed at Saginaw High School, and Ed Willkie Middle School.
Project Overview
Gililland Elementary School
- The grounds team dug up and repaired a leak at the water meter before the double check valve.
Project Overview
Remington Point Elementary
- The grounds team filled in low spots on the campus that were holding water in and around the play areas.
Project Overview
Dozier Elementary School
- The grounds team filled in low spots at the playground area that were puddling up after it rained.
Department Overview
Plumbing Supervisor: Phillip Wilson
Plumbing Team: Matt Braly, Greg Neighbors, Paul Livingston, Jeremy Adams, Justin Hardisty and Miguel Resendez
Available FTE's: None
Work Orders
Closed 114 work orders in February and currently have 19 open work orders.
- Phillip is aware of the work scope necessary to complete prior to the turf project in the courtyard at Eagle Mountain Elementary. The trench drain is in bad shape and the construction department is replacing it during spring break. Hunter is in the driver seat on this project.
- Backflow testing to continue this week.
- Planning multiple roof drain repairs at numerous campuses during spring break. Saginaw High School and Creekview Middle School are among the campuses in line for repairs.
Project Overview
Elkins Elementary School
- There was a gas smell throughout the school. The plumbers located a compromised drain, waste and vent system and demoed the wall, Replaced all compromised plumbing, Replace framing and sheetrock and rehung the tile.
Project Overview
Saginaw High School
- Phillip and Justin dug up a leak by the auxiliary field at the back of the baseball/softball complex and repaired multiple leaks in the ground. Performing this work in house I a huge cost savings to the maintenance department and we cannot thank them enough for their hard work and dedication!!!
- Work Order #38859 have been created for the grounds team to replace the sod once the irrigation is turned back on.
Project Overview
Willow Creek Elementary
- The plumbers found and insulated roof drains that were condensating causing stains on the ceiling tiles.
New Employee Spotlight
Maintenance Appreciation Day!
Thank you to all the campuses that took the time to send their love and appreciation to the maintenance guys today. They enjoy feeling appreciated even if they don't say it.
Shout Out !!!
I want to send out a thank you to Cori Slaboda, Theresa Vondra and Melissa Warren. These women work behind the scenes in the Maintenance building and don"t get enough recognition for keeping this place running smooth. We appreciate you more than you know!!
Rest In Peace Jimmy
Campus Safety
Quote of the Month
Annual Maintenance Overview
Fire Riser Inspections - Completed
Gas Testing - Completed and filed online
Grease & Grit Traps (Quarterly) - Complete
Next quarter is scheduled for Spring Break 2023
Well Reports - Completed
Backflow testing - Ongoing - 27 campuses @ 100% completion
Plumbing Continued Education - Complete
Car Wash Winterization - Completed
Still waiting for the foam brush feature to be repaired. Parts have been ordered
TOM MCWHORTER
Email: tmcwhorter@ems-isd.net
Website: https://www.emsisd.com/domain/68
Location: 10201 Warehouse Way, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-306-0864 (6202)
Jared Bryant
Email: jbryant@ems-isd.net
Website: https://www.emsisd.com/emsisd
Location: 10201 Warehouse Way, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: (817)306-0864 (6205)
AARON HARDISTY
Email: ahardisty@ems-isd.net
Website: https://www.emsisd.com/domain/68
Location: 10201 Warehouse Way, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-306-0864 (6219)
JIM HOWARD
Email: jhoward@ems-isd.net
Website: https://www.emsisd.com/domain/68
Location: 10201 Warehouse Way, Fort Worth, TX, USA
Phone: 817-306-0864 (6281)