The Chem Shop has many duties, pump repair, electrical equipment  installation and repair, autoclave repair, refrigeration, moving and storage, carpentry and sheet metal projects, renovation, coordination, building keys, phone installations, and modifications, and liaison between physical plant ( Physical Facilities ) and Chemistry Department.

The Chemistry Maintenance Shop is located in WTHR ( Wetherill ) room 140 ,  4-5209.  You may come down and fill out a work order or call and they will notify the appropriate people example: rooms too hot or cold, electrical problems, smells, elevators broke down, lights out in office, labs, hoods, hallways, someone hurt call 911 first then call the Chem. shop for back up help, chemical spills, and anything else you need information.  I f you want something made out of wood, metal, furniture or anything the Chem Shop is here to help you.

 

Department Keys

            The Chem Shop is the place to obtain ( building, rooms, desks, and file cabinets ) keys you need for the BRWN and WTHR Buildings.  First need a authorization form from your professor / supervisor or the person that is in charge of that area (blank forms are available in the shop.) Undergrads,  need to  bring a Purdue I.D and their authorization form.  Outside departments, need to pick up a form in the Chem Shop if they want keys to our buildings with a letter to our Dept Head for his authorization. 

 

Check Out

            When you leave, the Chemistry Department keys need to be turned into the Chem Shop.  Check out forms an available in the Main Office, Business Office, and the Chem Shop.  The Department can hold paychecks, grades, and diploma if you have not check out properly.

 

Telephones

            If you need to order telephones or change features, (software.)  The Chem Shop clerk will fill out a 77 form and submit in to the telephone office. Features example:  call forwarding, call waiting, voice mail.

  Truck

            The Chemistry Department has a pick up truck with a topper to be use only during the day. (no weekends.)  If a trip to out of town is required, give the Chem Shop clerk an acct number for gas. 

Lost and Found

            Located in WTHR room 140

  Emergency Call List

                The Chemistry Shop also notifies groups in both buildings if we have an emergency after hours. Faculty members fill out a Emergency Call Sheet with students in their group to be notify in case of power failure, or any other problems the Police Department calls the Building he needs to notify the Deputy  and groups.

 

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