FM Staff Connect
We are a workforce of more than 800 employees who bring a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents, and skills to the management of UMD’s complex physical environment. We keep the lights and heat on, the water running, the buildings and grounds in top shape, and restore services after floods and other unexpected events. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year. We are FM!
FM News
December 10, 2025
On Call for Campus: Inside the CRC Team that Keeps UMD Moving 24/7/365
It could happen in an instant. In the middle of a brutal cold snap, the heat in Tawes Hall begins to drop. Students pull on hats and zip up coats as the temperature slides lower and lower.
December 9, 2025
Meet the Interim AVP: Bill Olen
Meet Bill Olen, FM’s new Interim Associate Vice President. From his early days as a student worker to leading major construction efforts, Bill reflects on his career, what’s ahead for FM, and what keeps him energized outside of work.
December 4, 2025
Improving the Customer Experience: What This Means for You
Walk into almost any building on campus, and chances are you’ll interact with someone from Facilities Management — whether it’s a technician responding to a work request, a project manager meeting with a department, or a landscaper keeping the grounds safe and beautiful.
November 19, 2025
Managing Winter's Frosty Challenges: Meet FM’s Winter Warriors
In a typical year, the College Park area experiences an average of five to six snow or ice events with an average seasonal snowfall of around 13 inches.
November 11, 2025
Sustaining a Living Collection: How UMD Manages Its Trees for Today and Tomorrow
Walk across the University of Maryland’s campus and you’ll find yourself surrounded by a living collection, a carefully curated canopy that changes with the seasons but always reflects a steady hand of care.
