Minimal shop stock is maintained at each location.
Emphasis is on fast response, customer support, and high levels of PM accomplishment.
It is the responsibility of the Central Shops to provide Zones and Projects shops appropriate trades support to meet additional workload needs. It is the responsibility of the Central Shops to provide unique trade's support to Zones and Projects only found in the Central Trades group. I.e. elevator repairmen, welding, machinist, locksmiths, sign lettered, motor repairs, emergency generators, sheet metal work, fire Alarm repairs, Roofing repairs, Masonry repairs, Dispatch service. It is the responsibility of the Central Shops to manage and perform PM and additional maintenance for all trade groups included in the Zones and Projects plus the unique trades group listed above. They also manage and coordinate the classroom and auditorium restoration projects and, on occasion, provide additional manpower to the Central Shops and Zones to help carry on their obligations.