Through problem solving, auto mechanics can determine what part(s) need repair or replacement. Having strong problem-solving skills allows mechanics to provide preventative maintenance as well. In the photo below, Garage technician Angel Lopez is shown replacing the water pump assembly on one of our patrol units due to having a fresh and noticeable leak that, … Continued
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be continuing electrical utility work on Larkspur St and Belvedere St to install streetlight wires for the City’s lighting project. The night work is schedule for Saturday, 4/22 from approximately 8 P.M to 6 A.M. The work requires commercial power to be turned off in the area so the … Continued
By: Theo Sanchez, Associate Civil Engineer The San Quentin Pump Station Reconstruction project got underway on April 3, 2023. The project will construct a new, more powerful pump station and demolish the existing pump station that has been in operation for more than 50 years. The contractor, Thompson Builders Corporation, has started installation of a … Continued
The Sun Valley Park Playground Improvements Project is nearing completion as construction re-commenced following wet weather in March 2023. Ross Recreation is now on site to install the playground equipment and surfacing, which is anticipated to be completed soon. We look forward to welcoming the community back to Sun Valley Park when the new playground … Continued
Contact: A. Fabiola Guillen, Sr. Project Manager – Public Works The new Fire Station 55 building in the Peacock Gap neighborhood has been completed. Firefighters moved into their new station in late March 2023. With no use for the temporary modular building and the temporary apparatus bay, the structures were dismantled and removed from … Continued
New AED cabinets have been installed at the San Rafael community center, Terra Linda community center and Parkside childcare center. The new cabinets allowed the AED devices to be placed in areas which will allow for quicker use when needed.
The facilities team has recently completed two projects to increase the security of the Falkirk Cultural center. A large LED wall pack was installed with a dusk to dawn sensor, as well as adding additional sensors to existing flood lights. These upgrades will keep the right side of the building well-lit during the darker periods of the day and at night. … Continued
Having an effective preventative maintenance program in place plays an important part when it comes to facility management. It also helps to keep equipment functioning properly/efficiently as well as ensure the safety of the equipment operator(s). Here we see Garage technician James Arieta performing regularly scheduled preventative maintenance work on one of Sanitation District Vactor … Continued
Paint and Sign Crew workers, Tyler Nord, Jeremy Quintal, and Trevor Thomas, recently replaced a gate/fence that needed a lot of repair work. The crew removed the old, dilapidated wood and replaced it with new pressure-treated wood that will last a lifetime. And in doing this work, some helpful machinery was utilized to make the … Continued
The California Department of Transportation (CalTRans) designated contractor is scheduled to install permanent thermoplastic pavement paint at the Central San Rafael exit (NB 101) on April 11, 2023, from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. The offramp will be closed during this time. In addition, CalTrans designated contactor will close two lanes on the Second Street … Continued
