Philosophy

The goal of the maintenance program of Louisiana Technical College –Region 4 is to maximize the years of use/service received from each of its facilities. Faculty, students, staff and administration work together to assure that both the buildings and the grounds are clean, attractive, updated, and safe.

The mission of this guide is to provide procedures designed to preclude failures and assist in establishing a plan for proper periodic maintenance and overhauling in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment must be maintained in a condition of readiness and individual shop instructors may be assigned certain responsibilities as are appropriate.

PLAN FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, & IMPROVEMENT
OF THE PHYSICAL PLANTS

A clean and orderly environment has many benefits affecting safety, health, morale and productivity. Daily housekeeping is necessary to maintain high standards of health and safety; furthermore, it is necessary for everyone to participate. Region 4 requires that all employees share the responsibility to care for and protect the facilities entrusted to them.

The role of the custodial staff is beyond the obvious required duties of sweeping, mopping, and gathering trash. The custodial staff helps to convey the very tone and purpose of the college. Student and employee morale are affected by the attitude reflected in the custodial staff and how they perceive their role in the vision, and purpose of the school.

Instructors are requested by administration to maintain clean, orderly, and safe classrooms and shops. They should take special precautions to protect the walls and floors from abuse. They should also be cognizant of any unsafe/hazardous conditions and immediately report them to the Campus Dean, Assistant Dean, and/or Safety Coordinator. This extends into the classroom where students are to be instructed on how to care for their college and are to be supervised to prevent damage from occurring.

General maintenance and repair is performed daily by the maintenance staff of each campus with the cooperation and assistance from all maintenance staff within the region as deemed necessary. Assistance is also given from instructional staff as needed. Department work stations are maintained by the students under the instructor’s supervision. Routine inspections are made by Region 4 Chief of Facilities, Safety and Property Manager, and other members of the divisional staff.

The responsibility to report any situation requiring maintenance is delegated to all staff members and the student body. A report of the problem should be routed through the administrative office for processing and scheduling by the Division of Facilities, Safety, and Property Management. The effectiveness of the plan is realized by the participation of the entire staff and student body.