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!
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FM News
March 10, 2026
Behind the Curtain and Under the Lights at the Clarice
As the Clarice celebrates its 25th Anniversary season, FM has completed a multi-year program to modernize the house lighting system, balancing aesthetics, fiscal responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
March 10, 2026
Elevator Outages: What You Need to Know
Almost every day, somewhere on campus, an elevator will come to a stop. Facilities Management (FM) constantly monitors them and is always ready to respond. Here’s what can disrupt elevator service and how FM works to minimize disruption to the UMD community.
February 02, 2026
Steam Outages on Campus: What to Know
When a steam outage occurs, it can affect heating, hot water, and other building systems across campus. This overview explains how the campus steam system works, what impacts may occur during an outage, and what to expect as service is restored.
January 30, 2026
Navigating Campus Safely After Winter Storms
Winter storms can leave behind more than snow. Even after precipitation ends, cold temperatures and freeze–thaw cycles can create hazardous conditions across campus.
January 29, 2026
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. Long before the first snowflakes fall, the Facilities Management (FM) landscape/snow removal team begins winter weather preparation, and whatever winter brings, FM is prepared.
