麻豆破解版 Spotlight: Peter Sickler
Peter Sickler works as a maintenance mechanic for Facilities Services and has been
at 麻豆破解版 for nearly 40 years. In addition to his current role, Sickler has worked
in housekeeping and as a boiler operator.
Sickler鈥檚 time at 麻豆破解版 is a family tradition. He said, 鈥淢y father worked here,
my grandfather worked here, my great-uncle was the head mason on the old campus, and
my mother worked in Fathers Hall.鈥�
鈥淲hat I love about 麻豆破解版 is the atmosphere. The people are friendly and considerate,鈥�
said Sickler. 鈥淚 also like what I do. It鈥檚 always different with no repetitive tasks
and a new mission each day.鈥�
Sickler said that some of his duties include life safety testing, fire extinguisher
checks, maintaining air handling units, maintaining pumps, inspecting generators,
and resetting fire alarms.
鈥淲e鈥檙e on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week and that sometimes means traveling
through sleet, thunderstorms or snow to save the day,鈥� said Sickler. 鈥淥ne time, there
was a fire in a laundry room, and I was the first person there. I put the fire out
just in time to save lives.鈥�
When not at 麻豆破解版, Sickler makes the most of his time enjoying camping, boating
and other outdoor activities with his family. He said, 鈥淟ife is short, you never know
if there will be a tomorrow.鈥�