Introduction
UTAR’s Department of Estates and Facilities (DEF) plays a vital role in ensuring adequacy of the physical facilities and equipment in the campus. The functions of the Department include maintenance of building and building services, venue arrangement, planning of future space requirement, and monitoring of outfitting and renovation works. The Department has a pool of technical, non-technical and administrative staff to oversee and carry out its functions.
Building Maintenance and Operation
Building Maintenance and Operation is the units that provides ongoing maintenance and operations support for existing buildings, grounds and facilities throughout Campus. This maintenance team is divided into two units and each units need to work closely to ensure that the University's facilities is running smoothly every day.
Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Support Unit
M & E Support Unit is responsible to identify and carry out necessary corrective and preventive maintenance for University's mechanical and electrical facilities/systems such as:
i) Maintenance, Trouble-shooting and Upgrading of:
- All types of Air-Conditioning Systems
- General Electrical Items, not inclusive of Lab Equipment
- Fire Fighting and Fire Alarm System
- Building Management System
- Telephone System
ii) Assist Physical Support Team whenever necessary
Physical Support Unit
Physical Support Unit is responsible to identify and carry out necessary corrective and preventive maintenance for University's physical facilities such as:
i) Maintenance, Trouble-Shooting and Upgrading of:
- Plumbing Works
- Sewerage Works
ii) Planning and Implementation of Painting Works
iii) Maintenance of Road and Drainage
iv) Assists in Events, Examination and Classroom Arrangements
v) Assist M & E Support Team whenever necessary