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trained on electrical safety systems and working with live
circuits. Maintenance Manager Robin Smith went to Chicago
for Aerial Work Platform Training to become a certified trainer.
He now can train any Facilities Management employee who uses
aerial work platform lifts.
Housekeeping & Grounds
The Housekeeping & Grounds Work Group maintains the
cleanliness and appearance of the Ohio Judicial Center’s
grounds, secured office areas and the Courtroom. In 2008, the
Housekeeping & Grounds staff began using green cleaning
chemicals, which use environmentally friendly ingredients and
provide a healthier work environment for staff and visitors.
Mail Center
During 2008, the Mail Center staff processed 336,173 pieces
of mail bound for the U.S. Postal Service. Including interoffice,
express and other mail, staff processed more than 600,000
pieces of mail. Taking advantage of lower presort rates on
169,748 pieces, the Court saved $11,797 in postage expenses.
Meetings & Events
The Meetings & Events Work Group schedules Ohio Judicial
Center conference rooms, plans special functions and supports
other events hosted in the Ohio Judicial Center. The group
also lends assistance for off-site meetings, conferences and
seminars on an as-needed basis. Meetings & Events staff set up
the Courtroom, Justices’ robing room, deliberation room and
attorney waiting rooms when the Supreme Court is in session.
In 2008, the group set up 1,241 meetings and events, hosting
about 20,371 participants. Meetings and conferences supported
by this group included functions for professional organizations
in the legal and judicial community, the arts, and historical
and educational groups. Groups using the Ohio Judicial
Center for events included the American Bar Association, Ohio
State Bar Foundation, Ohio State Bar Association, Columbus
Bar Association, Akron Bar Association, Ohio Association of
Magistrates and Ohio Association for Court Administration.
The staff also hosted seminars and moot court for the Ohio
Attorney General’s Office. The Ohio Legal Aid Foundation held
its quarterly board meeting in the building, and the Columbus
Historical Society hosted a book signing and reception. The
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2008 Annual Report • The Supreme Court of Ohio