Background

The appearance of the campus creates a strong early impression on prospective students and their families and on other visitors. Well-maintained buildings and equipment add not just to the comfort of students and employees, but to their productivity as well. The College’s Department of Facilities Management is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all College-owned buildings and fixed equipment, and, in some cases, leased facilities. The duties and responsibilities of the various units within the department are as follows:

Maintenance Responsibilities

The following units provide the indicated maintenance services:

1.  Carpentry - maintenance and remodeling of wooden structures, cabinet construction, roof repairs, wooden furniture repairs, and similar activities.

2.  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.

3.  Mechanical - maintains plumbing, compressed air, building fan units, emergency generators, and other building systems.

4.  Painting - painting, finishing, and refinishing of all College buildings, equipment, furnishings, and other related items.

5.  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 Responsibilities

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.

Grounds Responsibilities

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.

General Responsibilities

1.  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.  Set-up, maintenance, housekeeping, and tear-down of College events.

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

3.  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.

4.  Auxiliary Services - Provides campus laundry services.

5.  Auxiliary Housing – Maintains all rental properties, including auxiliary houses and the Rosa apartment complex.

6.  Utilities - Supervision of electricity, water, natural gas, and garbage service for all College departments and units.

7.  Any other services and duties as directed by the Executive Director of Business Operations.

We welcome your comments.
Please e-mail us at maintenance@law.stetson.edu.