b'the past when he left the work area, thewrong, it seems this would be my firstpole. The main task I have this day is work load stopped. Needless to say, thisperfect storm to test my metal whichto work with roofing contractors who was a proud moment for both of us! would change my new career forever.unfortunately did not show up early Yes, by this time you have pieced itPrior to this special Friday afternoon,and Ive been asked to sub this evening togetherI have accepted the offermy immediate supervisor (man in coat(7pm -9pm) at the local Tech College. of fifty percent maintenance and fiftyand tie / Facility Director) would oftenSeems like the bell sounded too early for percent housekeeping. seek me out to ask different questionsdismissal for the weekend. Here Im on Oh, by the way, you will get a kick outrelated to his responsibilities, i.e. estimatethe roof, repairs are not going well and of this! My immediate Housekeepingvarious jobs prior to open for bid process,there is one thing I know for certain. My supervisor (Mr. Davis) is a past Navyestimate cost/supplies for various schoolprimary goal is to ensure roof repairs are sailor (Second Class Petty Officerrelated projects. etc. I was happy to sharecompleted correctly before I dare leave. Boatswain/E-5) and now has under hiswhat knowledge I had and we becameEldon is depending on me, the Facility supervision a retired Warrant Officer! Ifriends through these conversations.Director (off this day) expects me to will add, Mr. Davis did not at any timeI learned he, on his off time, wasbe on time tonight, and school has to disrespect his position of authority. Weworking at a local technical college as anbe ready Monday morning for normal later would become great friends. instructor in the building industry area.activity (students come first). I am The summer of 1993 ended quicklyIt wasnt long he asked if Id be able tobeginning to sweat bullets and time for and now Im a part of a very special worksub in his place if he was unable to workroof repairs is taking forever and 7pm is force charged with ensuring the healthone night. I said yes. He prearrangedcoming fast. What should I do?and safety of the many students as firstwith the College for me to teach in hisWell, this ole Sailor knows best and foremost priority. absence when needed. when the roof is finished, Ill head to The school year is young and Im dailyWe all know Murphys Law, well,Tech College.learning about this new and very uniquethis day is Murphy Day and he is aliveBy the time I arrived at Tech College, work environment that changes just asand kicking! Eldon is off this particularthe doors were locked!quickly as did my earlier profession as aFriday afternoon, rain is expected thisMonday is not going to be a good day proud Sailor and Naval Officer. weekend, my Facility Supervisor isfor me. Its a Friday and if anything could gooff and guess who is low on the totem To Be Continued.RoofConnect, the leadingnational roofing servicesprovider, is able to deliver themost comprehensive roofingand roof asset managementLearn about our TIPS contract!solutions designed to reduceroofconnect.com/purchasing-your roofing life-cycle costs. contracts/tips-contractCory Johnson(870) 941-8711WWW.MSPMA.COM|25'