Production with an Efficient, Effective, and Green Workload. Andrew Espeseth Workload Coordinator The University of Texas at Austin

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1 Production with an Efficient, Effective, and Green Workload Andrew Espeseth Workload Coordinator The University of Texas at Austin

2 The University of Texas at Austin Custodial Services Convert to high-performance OS1 Managemen Cleaning System Green cleaning program Emphasizes safety Standardized cleaning process Reduces Equipment Cleaning agents Water and energy needs Present Workloading Reorganization Stakeholder Communication Photo: Jennifer Brofer

3 Compression Institute Thinking

4 Compression is the art and science of improving quality of life while greatly reducing the usage of resources and eliminating all toxins: Doing better with less.

5 Organizational Learning Quality of cleaning first; Quality over quantity always, then establish efficiency Respect janitors as Professionals Develop a cleaning process and develop janitors into professionals

6 Janitor Education 40 Hours in Class Education Pathogenic organisms; where they hide; where to clean Particulates in air Measurements, like taking a ph Safety and hazards; hazmats Workload training Finding info: Web sites like FDA, CDC, EPA 6 Month Hands on Education Training in the field 5-7 week training in each specialist Stakeholder education of the janitor System follow up

7 Sustainability Single Stream Waste Reduction Water and Energy Conservation Environmentally Conscious Cleaning Agents Effective Pollutant Removal

8 Unger Double Sided Mop Bucket Get dirt off the floor and out of the building Dampen mops in clean water; discharge in dirty water Old Bucket: 5 gal one side Unger: 1.25 gal on one side; 2 gal on other side

9 1,000, , ,000 Annual Water Usage in Mopping 863,240 Main cause: Unger bucket Gallons Per Year 700, , ,000 OTHER 400, , ,000 REST ROOMS 228,927 OTHER 100,000 REST ROOMS

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11 Think Holistically: Be a Systems Thinker See as big a system as you possibly can; evaluate as many factors as you can before a major decision For determinate problems, become skilled in seeking root causes

12 Standard Issue Pro Team Vacuum Unger Bucket PortionPac Chemicals (only 3 used daily) Microfiber mop

13 Standardized Work Practices Beginning of Shift Meeting Count out the cleaning pacs Review anything different for this shift End of Shift Meeting Count in the cleaning pacs Explain usage variances Report discrepancies things needing fixing or attention

14 Reduction in Chemicals Thousands Liner Waste Produced Annually (in pounds) CHEMICALS , , CHEMICALS Old Liners New Liners

15 Lean Clean in teams Workload Each member a specialist (versus generalists, each assigned to an area) Gather Building and Area Data Renovations, New Buildings, Room reclassifications, Hours of Operation, Security Stakeholders Questions, Comments, Concerns with Current and Future Services OS1 Team Cleaning Cleaning Frequencies Offices, Common Areas, Restrooms, Etc. DATE: AUG BUILDING NMS NMS 1ST FLOOR HARD FLOOR / CARPET (LD/VS) W/O OFCS & LABS OFCS/CUBS SQ FT MNTS DETAIL MNTS SPOT SQ FT MNTS DETAI L SQ FT LABS MNTS DETAI L 6, ,375 10, NMS 2ND FLOOR 6, ,142 12, NMS 3RD FLOOR NMS 4TH FLOOR NMS 5TH FLOOR 1/20 of Office Sq. Ft. (see schedule) 7, ,478 12, , ,685 10, , ,714 7, FTE 36, ,

16 Organize for Economy of Learning Mapping the Area Speak up; then listen Keep communicating about anything important

17 Lean Sort and Simplify Go through all the materials and equipment and keep only essential items Arrange the materials and equipment in an order that promotes work flow and eliminates unnecessary motion Every piece of equipment has a designated area within the equipment room

18 Lean Sweep Keep the workplace clean as well as neat Restore everything to its designated place

19 Lean Standardize Job Cards Work to a Schedule Standardize work practices so that everyone knows exactly what to do and their responsibilities Train and Retrain

20 Lean Sustain Maintain and review standards to ensure the new way of operating is maintained Learn to learn Resolve issues into problems; then solve problems

21 Purpose-driven Excellence Not just for us, but for Everyone

22 Thank You! Your opinion is important to us! Please take a moment to complete the survey using the conference mobile app. Session: ThP/47 Advancing Production with an Efficient, Effective, and Green Workload Andrew Espeseth The University of Texas at Austin Andrew.Espeseth@austin.utexas.edu