Facilities Management is a full-service department proud to be the primary provider for all your facilities needs. Our core responsibilities include custodial services, waste and recycling, maintenance, energy management (steam, electricity, chilled water, water/sewer), landcare and building systems automation center (BSAC). If we cannot provide a service for you, we will find someone who can.
What U Can Expect
Facilities Management will provide baseline services to its customers. Service levels will be reviewed annually as part of the budget process and changes communicated to customers. For more information about our services and what you should expect, please click on the links below by the service you would like to see.
Services provided within the FMO&M cost pool include:
University Custodians (link)
The university custodians provide cleaning services in a cost effective, efficient and environmentally sound manner. They are responsible for cleaning more than ten million square feet in over 250 buildings on the Twin Cities campus daily.
Waste and Recycling (link)
Waste Management and Recycling manages University of Minnesota waste in a cost effective, efficient and environmentally sound manner. Waste Management and Recycling collects more than 9,000 tons and recycles more than 3,000 tons each year.
Maintenance (link)
Maintenance Operations preserves the physical assets of the University. Services provided fall into three major categories: preventive maintenance, routine repairs and emergency services.
Landcare (link)
Landcare presents a beautiful, safe and accessible exterior environment.
Chilled Water (link)
Energy Management operates a large central chiller plant that provides cold water to cool buildings and equipment across campus. This group also maintains the underground piping to distribute the chilled water. R & R
Repair and Replacement projects help FM to honor its commitment to stewardship by preserving the University’s assets and infrastructure.
Services provided within the Utilities cost pool include:
Steam (link)
The University of Minnesota operates a combined heat and power plant that provides heat and power for close to 22 million square feet of building space on the East and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. The University’s steam distribution system has been recognized as one of the most efficient systems in the world.
Electricity (link)
Electrical utilities provides reliable, cost effective, environmentally friendly power. Energy Management is continually recognized for the superior maintenance of their electrical distribution system.
Services provided within the Administrative Service Unit cost pool:
Building Systems Automation Center (BSAC) (link)
Building Services Automation Center (BSAC) provides 24/7 monitoring of alarm points to support the University of Minnesota campuses.
Internal Budget Model
Click here for an overview of the internal budget model.
Additional Services:
Additional services beyond those funded within these cost pools are available at their identified rates. To discuss your service needs beyond the basic level of service, please contact the FM Call Center at (612) 624-2900. |
