We lived on campus at the same time the School had student boarders and staff living on campus . With students living here 24 / 7 , this meant securing people and the property during the day and at night .
Mechanically , the buildings have come a very long way . The complexity of the systems , like heating , lighting , security systems , fire alarms and the automation that operates the buildings have changed and we ’ ve adapted to them . For example , if there was a problem with heating , you ’ d go down to the boiler with a few tools ; now you ’ re taking a computer and plugging it into the system to make your adjustments .
WHAT ASPECTS OF YOUR JOB BROUGHT YOU THE MOST JOY AND FULFILMENT ?
When people come to campus and appreciate how beautifully it is maintained and how the buildings are managed , and when they say , ‘ what a nice campus ’ because of the work we ’ ve done to maintain the campus and keep it looking the way it is . That ’ s probably what I get the most joy from . It ’ s the responsibility we have to the students , staff , parents , the Board and beyond to ensure every person has a good experience here .
WHAT WILL YOU MISS ?
It ’ s the kind of work I like to do , and the people here have been really good . The combination of doing something you enjoy and working with a team you like makes for a great job , and that ’ s what it ’ s been for 42 years . I ’ m going to miss the work and the people in the team , but I ’ m not going to miss the commute from Coquitlam !
I want to thank my whole team , as well as Marc Bouvier , Director , Operations & Information Technology . Marc is and has been great to work with and I appreciate his commitment to ensuring that the Facilities team and I have the support and tools needed to do the work we do . This continued support is part of the reason that CHS is such a great place to work . I would also like to thank Sarah Robinson , Director , Human Resources , for her assistance and care .
Thank you , Crofton House — it ’ s been wonderful !
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