A significant number of service requests fall under this category: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, general repairs, painting, keys & locks.

All requests for services originate by preparation of a Work Request which can be submitted via the Work Request system.

Work orders are completed based on prioritization and the sequence by which they are received, and as a consequence, we ask that you be patient with us as we work through these requests. Work orders are prioritized as itemized below.

Emergency – Those maintenance actions of such a nature that failure to take immediate action as soon as possible, will jeopardize the operation of the facility with respect to its primary function and services

Routine – Those maintenance items that should be performed at first opportunity, but their nature is such that the primary function and service of the facility are not significantly affected

Deferred – Those maintenance items that will in no way affect the primary function and service of the facility. Scheduling of such items may be based on weighted priority level, college finances and capital funding.

Departments are responsible for maintaining their own stoves, microwaves and all equipment with in the various laboratories as these pieces of equipment are of a specialized construction and need the attention of specialized manufacture trained technicians.

Submit a Work Order

Plumbing - Plumbing services provide the following as part of regular maintenance:

• Repair all plumbing (pipes and fixtures) integral to the operating system
  
  
• Repair plumbing components such as tanks, valves, traps, exchangers and water heaters
  
  
• Repair laboratory drains and fixtures

In many instances the equipment with in these departments need specialized attention and repairs to these laboratory components may be contracted and the costs will be charged to the department requesting these services.

Painting - Painting requests which is considered cosmetic will be billable. Maintenance painting is done for surface protection and is determined by the degree of paint deterioration. Painting associated with the following may be charged back to the department:

• Dry-walling, texture and painting associated with remodeling or renovation

• Paint or stain new furniture

• Change color of walls, trim, cabinets and doors

Keys - All requests for keys should be submitted to the Campus Security who will validate the authority level of the requestor and the areas needing access prior to keys being made or locks being changed. Once the keys are available, they must be picked up from security accompanied by the necessary signatures.

In no instances, should persons install their own locks and keys as we will be unable to assist you in the case of entry. When locks are required to be changed as a result of lost keys, there may be a charge back to the department requesting this lock change.

Office of Campus Services
Meharry Medical College
Power Plant - 2nd Floor 1005
Dr. D. B. Todd, Jr. Blvd.
Nashville , TN 37208
(615) 327-6800