BU does 75 percent of
its cleaning at night,
including classrooms
and offices.
campus flood relief efforts in 2011, including loading a helicopter with food and
cleaning around the event center. The PEC
selected him for the award because of his
dedication and work ethic.
With 13 years service to BU, Gowe, who
oversees grounds and custodial operations,
was honored to be chosen for the award,
especially considering all the other serviceminded employees with whom he has the
privilege of working. Behind the humility
is a confident employee who knows how
to get the job done and keep customers
satisfied.
At the University of Central Florida
(UCF) in Orlando, Brian H. Wormwood,
associate director of Facilities Operations, keeps custodial services running
smoothly. It's a challenging job considering that this public academic and research
university has the second-largest student
population in the country. "We've experienced budget cuts and restrictions in the
last five years, and we've made it through
very, very well," he indicates. "We're al-
ways looking at new efficiencies and new
ways of doing things."
Well-Oiled Machines
So, what do these two experts do that
works well? To begin, BU does 75 percent of
its cleaning at night, including classrooms
and offices. "We're always looking to do
better, including researching new methods
and equipment," Gowe explains. "We're not
resting on our laurels."
Wormwood shares similar thoughts,
noting that custodial services are done
on second shift. "When housekeeping was
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