Maintenance Responsibilities

General

The Campus Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all College-owned buildings and fixed equipment, and, in some cases, for leased facilities. The duties and responsibilities of the various units within Campus Services are as follows:

Maintenance Services

The following units provide the indicated maintenance services:

Carpentry--maintenance and remodeling of wooden structures, cabinet construction, roof repairs, wooden furniture repairs, and similar activities.
Electrician--install and maintain all building and electrical devices including fans, motors, elevators, fire alarms, lights, and electrical service; also repair some electrical appliances and power equipment.
Mechanical--maintains plumbing, compressed air, building fan units, emergency generators, and other building systems.
Painting--painting, finishing, and refinishing of all College buildings, equipment, furnishings, and other related items.
Special Maintenance--repairs to lock systems, clock systems, metal furniture, and other specialized departmental equipment. Maintains and repairs all College vehicles and power equipment.

Housekeeping

This section is responsible for the housekeeping in all facilities including routine cleaning, waste removal, window washing, carpet cleaning, and other cleaning duties. Other activities include setting up facilities for special events, moving furniture, locking and unlocking buildings, and other duties on special request.

General Services

Responsible for moving and courier services, windows, carpet, floor, curtain, upholstery cleaning and care. Also responsible for maintenance of motor vehicle scheduling, and emergency and hazardous waste services.

Plant Operations

Operation of central heating and cooling plant, operation and control of building heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Grounds

Maintenance and development of the grounds, outdoor class areas, turf and shrubs, irrigation systems, athletic fields, walkways, parking lots, sewage lagoons, and waste water treatment.

Telephone Systems

Operation, maintenance, and billing for all College telephone systems and other related devices.

Facilities Planning

Develops, coordinates, and supervises plans for remodeling and construction projects and other related design services. Provides general signing systems for campus and maintains facilities plans.

Security and Auxiliary Services

Provides campus security, mail and communication services, laundry services, key control, and operation of motor pool.

Utilities

Provision of electricity, water, natural gas, steam, and garbage service for all College departments and units.

Requests for Services

Normally, any requests for services from the Campus Services Department are made using an intercampus order/services form. In case of a mechanical breakdown or other emergencies related to buildings, contact the Campus Services Office between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. weekdays. For other hours and weekends, contact Security through the answering service.

Special custodial requests may be made by using the custodial services request form. Forms may be acquires from the Campus Services office. Custodial services request forms are for communications or custodial requests which would not warrant an inter-campus work order.