Custodial Services consists of 85 custodians with 35 assigned to the Residence Halls. The staff includes the Assistant Director, one Head Janitor, four Supervising Janitors, 22 Janitors and 58 cleaners including two part-time seasonal cleaners. Custodial Services is responsible for the routine cleaning of campus buildings and residence halls, which includes trash removal, collection of recycling, dusting mopping, waxing vacuuming, shampooing of carpets, cleaning of public areas and restrooms, lamp replacement, window washing and much more. The staff provides snow shoveling at building entrances and ensures the entrances are safe and well maintained. The department also performs routine maintenance and repair of items such as blinds and drapes. Most notable, the unit is responsible for commencement setup at Steele Hall each year. In addition, Custodial Services is responsible for opening and closing most buildings and provides moving services for small projects and office renovations on campus. Campus flags are maintained by Custodial Services. The flags are raised and lowered when directed by the Governor or the President. The display of flags is governed by Title 4 US Code (flag Code) and New York State Executive Law, Article 19. Custodial Services strives to provide outstanding customer service to the campus community with continued evaluation of performances, services and equipment used by Custodial Services and meeting regularly with our customers to assess their needs and concerns to provide the highest quality service, which encourages staff to lead by example, take pride in their work and commit in the department mission. Custodial Services is committed to providing a Sustainable campus. Information on recycling may be found on the Go Green website at Recycling 101. Please feel free to contact us with your comments, questions and concerns. The Custodial Services Office is located at Alumni Hall. Services We Provide
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Moving Procedure for Academic Buildings Moves that involve just one or two items to be relocated in the same location or building may be coordinated through the building janitor. Large move requests such as a complete office, classroom or for multiple rooms must be coordinated through the main custodial office (673-3122 or fax 673-3777) by the department chair or supervisor. Please give the following details:
Moving Procedure for Residence Hall Buildings Residential move requests should be made online using the Maintenance Request form. Maintenance and Cleaning Requests Several options are available to request maintenance or cleaning:
Custodial Services Expectations The cleaning staff maintains many areas in the buildings. The schedule and frequency of cleaning is based on the type and use of the facilities. Trash is emptied daily from restrooms, lounge areas offices and classrooms. Carpet is vacuumed daily in classrooms and main corridors; twice a week in lounge areas and weekly in offices and Residence Hall public areas and hallways. Tile floors and stairwells are dust mopped daily and wet mopped weekly or as conditions necessitate. All restrooms, bathrooms, shower areas and locker rooms are cleaned and supplies are replenished daily. Lamps in light fixtures are replaced as needed or when requested. These tasks are the minimum frequency that one should expect for cleaning. Several items we cannot maintain include:
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