The Building Services Team in Facilities Management Department is responsible for the upkeep of real property,
structural systems, mechanical systems, electrical systems, and energy management systems in more than 736,951
square feet of University buildings. All Work is requested through the Maintenance Scheduler's Office.
While in the field the Building Services staff also utilizes a short work order form, always in their
possession, so they can immediately respond to customer needs. These short work order forms are then
processed into a formal and completed work order by the Maintenance Scheduler. Building Services is managed
by the Shop Manager.
Building Services activities are divided into four functional teams: general maintenance,
trades, energy management, and custodial. The general maintenance provides Locksmith Services,
plumbing, general maintenance, furniture installation and moving, in-house construction, maintenance
scheduling, project coordination and other services. The trades provide service to heating, cooling,
refrigeration and electrical problems. Energy management staff functions with the trades area and
Central Plant Services. Custodial services to all of the campus buildings is provided through in house
staff and contracted custodial services.
Requests for services or information regarding purchase of furniture, status of deliveries,
scheduled installation or advice regarding special needs for cabinets, shelving and non-standard
furniture should be directed to Facilities Coordinator at 543-6941. Requests for major furniture
reconfigurations involving multiple stations and power and telephone/data connections should be
directed to the Shop Manager at 543-6951.
The General Maintenance team is coordinated by the Shop Manager. General maintenance responsibilities include,
but are not limited to, plumbing, carpentry, cabinet making, key services, moving services, furniture
installation, masonry, painting, welding, sheet metal, elevator services, pool services, and for maintaining
the buildings in a "serviceable" condition for the expected life of the structure. General maintenance also
provides project and construction coordination for both contracted and in-house projects. Obtain Services
The Trades team staff includes both Electrical and Refrigeration Journeymen. This team works in a close team
environment with the energy management, general maintenance, central plant, and the planning and development
staff members. The Trades team works directly with the Shop Manager.
Custodial Services provides the campus community with a clean and healthy working and learning environment.
Custodial Services are coordinated by the Facilities Coordinator, The Custodial team is responsible for the
upkeep and cleanliness of all campus buildings and is the University's Contact Representative for all
contracted custodial services in the Fletcher Library, CLCC and Sands Classroom Building. See Obtain Services
Custodial services in the University Center Building are provided by Auxiliary Services. Requests should go to
Barbara Gibson.
