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	Staff Authorization FormSenate Shops

The shops of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Senate Superintendent's Office support the senate through services ranging from made-to-order book shelves to window and glass repair. Below are brief descriptions of the shops and their work.

**Air Conditioning Section**
Responsible for the modification, repair and operation of the air conditioning and refrigeration systems of the Senate Office Buildings.

**Audio Visual Electronics Branch**
Responsible for the installation and maintenance of all clocks, cable, and setting up all of the hearing rooms in the Senate Office Buildings.

**Day Labor and Custodial Section**
Provides physical labor support, including setup and breakdown of functions, to the Senate Office Buildings. The division also performs various janitorial functions during the day throughout the Senate.

**Electrical Branch**
Responsible for installation, maintenance and repairs for electrical fixtures, controls and systems for the Senate Office Buildings.

**Elevator/Subway Branch**
Responsible for the maintenance of elevators and for routine maintenance and improvements to the subway which runs from the Senate Office Buildings to the Capitol.

**Fire/Electronics Branch**
Installs, maintains and repairs fire electronics systems for the Senate Office Buildings.

**Floor Care Unit**
Responsible for maintaining and restoring the floors of the Senate Office Buildings.

**Furniture Branch**
Supplies and maintains furnishings for the Senate Office Buildings.

**Inventory Management Branch**
Responsible for the procurement of all materials used by the shops and labor forces throughout the Senate Office Buildings.

**Masonry Branch**
Installs, maintains and repairs interior and exterior marble, brick, block, tile and other stonework.

**Night Labor and Custodial Section**
Performs routine cleaning of all Senate offices, committee and conference rooms, and other rooms in the Senate Office Buildings. Responsible for trash disposal and heavy cleaning duties performed after typical work hours.

**Painting Branch**
Responsible for preparing, priming and painting a variety of surfaces and furniture within the Senate Office Buildings. Read more on the AOC Blog:*AOC's TLC Keeps Historic Furniture Looking New*

**Plumbing Section**
Provides routine plumbing services, and installation, operating, maintenance and repair of all plumbing and piping distribution systems, as well as maintenance of critical components of fires safety pumps and sprinkler systems.

**Garage Branch**
Responsible for issuing parking permits and for maintaining and cleaning the Senate garages and the Hart loading dock.

**Service Center Branch**
Assigns and tracks work requests to the Senate Shops and serves as the face of the AOC to Senate Offices.

**Sheet Metal Branch**
Duties include fabricating and installing ductwork, diffusers, grills, and maintaining the flagpoles and safety railings throughout the Senate Office Buildings.

**Upholstery Branch**Provides furniture repair and reupholstery, as well as carpet, drapery and blind installation, fabrication and repair.

**Wood Crafting Branch**
Responsible for the construction, installation, remodeling and maintaining all wood structures, furnishings and accessories throughout the Senate Office Buildings. Serve. Preserve. Inspire.

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