Maintenance Procedures
Procedures and policies for maintaining and utilizing physical, academic and support facilities -laboratory, library, sports complex, computers, classrooms etc
The maintenance of buildings, classrooms, laboratories, Hostels, Sports facilities, Solid and liquid waste management, civil work and other facilities in the campus are taken care of by the departments concerned. Adequate in-house staff are employed to maintain hygiene and cleanliness in the campus. Furniture maintenance is carried out periodically using in-house carpenters. Security staff are entrusted with the surveillance at the College gate and vehicle parking within the campus. Campus Surveillance is ensured using CCTV’s and other security arrangements.
Electrical Structures: The electrical supervising team consists of trained and authorized persons to take care of the power management system. They maintain all the electrical equipments like UPS, Generators, fans, lights and acoustics. The solar panels provide the energy requirements for physics laboratory and college office (both comprising around 10% of total power requirements). Solar panels are maintained regularly using the support staff. Separate registers are in use to record the utilization of electrical structures in various rooms. Problems regarding the working of gadgets like Microphone, fans, speakers, Laboratory devices, etc., are recorded in a log book at principal’s room for the necessary action by the electrical team.
Laboratories: The devices and safety structures in the Laboratories are taken care of with trained personnel. Lab attendant sets up, calibrates, and performs minor maintenance on all the laboratory equipment’s. Logs regarding the inventory of items, damaged and lost items are maintained by the attendants and are supervised by the faculty. Rain water tank is maintained on an annual basis with a check on leaks and debris. Fire extinguishers are established in laboratories and are maintained at regular intervals.
Teaching aids: Teaching aids such as LCD Projectors, Laptops, Desktops, Printers, etc., are maintained by the system administrator and a periodic audit is conducted to keep the devices in proper condition.
Library: Books found damaged are frequently checked and are condemned. Question banks are prepared using university exam questions and are kept as bound volumes for the use of students. Annual pest control measures are taken and books are preserved accordingly. Reprographic and printing facilities are available. Separate fire extinguishers are available for library.
Garden: Garden is maintained by the gardener. Regular pruning and watering of trees, plants and potted plants are done by the gardener.
Sports Facilities: The indoor stadium with floodlights is kept clean and the wooden floors are maintained as per the specifications. Another indoor multipurpose gymnasium has been constructed and maintained according to sports standards. Protective window coverings are used to block fade-causing UV rays and excessive heat from sunlight. The high rise roof tops are cleaned with professional cleaning staff. Ground staff takes care of the play courts.
Students Amenities Center: A separate amenities center for students has been established with internet access, printing and spiral binding facility.