Head of unit: Sven Andersson
The unit is responsible for/coordinating the department's overall technical support in the areas:
- media supply (gas, electricity, water/clean water, cooling water)
- handling of technical installations
- coordination when purchasing/installing new research equipment (weight, dimensions, ventilation and media supply)
- remodelling of premises
- systematic work environment, fire protection and safety work incl. hazardous waste management
The unit is also responsible for the contact with the university's Properties division and Akademiska hus regarding premises and construction issues.
The unit offers these technical support functions:
- general technical support
- logistics including goods reception
- coordination of work with systematic environment and work environment
- mechanical workshop, self-service (including wash, blasting, painting)
- device physics lab
- technical support and modification of undergraduate laboratory work in teaching laboratories
- purchase, planning, service and booking of teaching laboratories
- technical store
Since the reorganisation 2015 when IT services were moved to LiU-IT, IFM no longer has its own IT staff. The technical unit, however, has a client responsibility for IFM towards LiU-IT and we have IFM-placed staff to ensure the quality of service to IFM.