Caltech Facilities

Check out Ricks post on Instagram, way to go Rick!

Javier Valencia, our new HVAC lead, joins Sal Escobar and Erick Lopez on the 11 month warranty walk for a new lab. This is the last stage of the commissioning process before the space goes into what is called "continuous commissioning" where we will monitor the performance for the life of the lab.

Subject: Back to Work Safely Video All Facilities Personnel: Everyone working on campus, including those that have been on campus since the beginning, and those that have recently returned, are required to view the Back to Work Safely video. CES 104 has been set up for in person viewing from 8 am to 1 pm on the following days:... Monday, June 15 Tuesday, June 16 Wednesday, June 17 There will be continuous 15 minute sessions during this time. Only 16 attendees are allowed in the room for each session; others may wait in the hallway outside. Please follow these guidelines: Enter through Holliston entrance Bring Caltech ID Bring your own pen Wear cloth face coverings 6ft social distance Sign acknowledgement form of Back to Work Safely Video If seated, sanitize seat before leaving (Wipes will be provided) Exit west onto the dock Alternatively, you may view the video (https://360.articulate.com//df01088b-9b67-4fec-bd00/review) on your mobile devices or desktops. If you have done this you are still expected to sign the acknowledgement form in CES 104. You may show up at any time 8 am to 1 pm to do this. Please bring a pen. Thanks for your cooperation, Best, Jim

Orlando Villegas and Vince Riley jr. work in transportation and have keep the institute deliveries moving as they always have making sure the research continues. Thank you transportation team!

Thanks for the note! The custodial staff is receiving messages of appreciation from members around the campus. The kind words lift our sprites and remind us why we do what we do. Thank you campus family!

Checkout the new Facilities Operations web page at: https://facilitiesoperations.caltech.edu Read Facilities Guide to Services, what we do and how we do it, and there is even a suggestion box!!! More departments will be added very soon.

Tim Reed, Click on his pic and see the posting!

Rick Germond keeps the nitrogen flowing to campus. This critical function is essential for research year round and continues even during these strange times.

The skylights are going in the new Chen building, getting closer!!

Belita Lovely works hard as one of the Material and Supplies team members keeping parts and services moving everyday to support facilities mission. Thank you Belita!

Richard Maya all masked up and ready to address an electrical issue on campus. Another one of Caltech essential employees working hard supporting research. Way to go everyone in the electric shop!

Custodial section supervisor Ray Resto was interviewed recently about being an essential employee at Caltech. Here are the questions and answers. 1. What’s one thing that’s stood out to you during this transition? Constant changing and adapting of the scheduling... 2. What is the experience like on campus these days? Cleaning is more directed towards new areas and sanitation of hot spots. 3. What do you want people to know about your work during this time? Its for the community and their safety and its essential. This is what essential operations are for. 4. What do you hope you work will allow Caltech to accomplish during this period? A better understanding of what it means to be prepared. 5. What are you excited for when our whole campus community returns? Hopefully people will be more aware, and things will return back to normalcy.

Our New 150,000 square foot Chen building which will be home to The Chen Institute at Caltech is a few months from opening. Here we look from the east, north, and a look at the sunken garden at the north-east corner. Check them out at http://neuroscience.caltech.edu/