WORKING FOR YOU PROFILE 

Name: Michael Zawaski
Position: Facility Manager
With RSNA Since: June 1998

Michael Zawaski

I was hired when the new RSNA Headquarters Building was still under construction. It was an invaluable experience being able to see the inner workings of the building before occupancy in October of that same year. I was able to learn from the many contractors working on the facility about the numerous aspects of my job.

Service to Members:
Since the RSNA Headquarters Building is a multi-tenant facility, my areas of responsibility include servicing building tenants, RSNA staff and RSNA members as they visit the facility. My assistant and I take care of all maintenance activities, such as building or workspace requests, and write specification sheets when the facility needs work, including remodeling, maintenance and repair.

I am the liaison with the Village of Oak Brook, which means I take care of all village requirements including certifications for elevators, RPZ valves, construction, life safety, etc. I am the building OSHA and EPA coordinator, which includes writing, monitoring and training for the life safety system, the emergency power and lighting system, evacuation procedures, indoor air quality, fire prevention, emergency response, hazard communication, etc. I also administer the building's automated external defibrillator program, which includes quarterly training of all RSNA staff and tenant rescuers.

Building security also falls under my domain. I administer and monitor the security system, which includes a key card system, building security cameras and parking deck duress stations.

Work Philosophy:
I feel my main responsibility is to create a work environment that fosters productivity. People who do not have to worry about their workspace being comfortable have more time to think about their job, making them more productive.

I am a person who is dedicated to each individual. I know the importance of immediate response to someone's needs, and strive to that end. I also know the importance of saving money for building tenants. That is why my assistant and I perform as many jobs "in-house" as possible, saving thousands of dollars annually for RSNA and its tenants.