Maintenance

The maintenance dept. has as its goal to make the facilities at Hope College functional, comfortable and appealing to all faculty/staff, students and visitors. This is accomplished by maintaining and upgrading all the equipment and facilities belonging to Hope College.

Our daily service is provided through a campus work order system and distributed to team members. Larger projects are referred to the manager and performed by outside contractors.

The maintenance team consists of one manager and 11 team members with a total of 202 years in this department. Team members are also on 24-hour call in case of an emergency.

The high standards set by this team are a reflection of Hope College and the community.

Manager:

Mike McCluskey


Trades

Carpenter:	Constructs, repairs, alters and maintains structural facilities and related equipment such as windows, cabinets, shelves, etc. Serves also as backup locksmith.
Painter:	Performs various painting and staining duties as well as organizes and supervises student workers to assist in painting during college breaks and summer.
Plumber:	Performs preventive and emergency maintenance of equipment and repair and trouble shoots plumbing problems, performing alterations where needed.
Electrician:	Performs preventive and emergency maintenance of electrical equipment, motors, and lighting in compliance with current codes. Also operates truck-mounted snowplow.
HVAC:	EPA certified technician who can install, modify, repair and overhaul college equipment, coolers and air conditioners.
Controls Specialist:	Trouble shoots, maintains and repairs HVAC and pneumatic controls. Is in charge of the central energy management system.
General Maintenance Mechanic:	Performs routine scheduled maintenance (lubrication, filters). Assists trades mechanics and performs routine maintenance that does not require a licensed tradesman.
Boiler Operator:	Operates and maintains the central heating plant. Oversees the distribution of steam and the return of the condensate throughout the campus.