FM Staff News

May 19, 2023

You may have noticed key kiosks popping up at City Hall and the Severn Building. This is the first step in the implementation of a new system that will provide key access for Facilities Management (FM) staff and contractors 24/7. Efficient key distribution is important to the many FM staff and contr...

May 19, 2023

Earlier this month, OM&U rolled out a new customer service program developed to help keep FM’s campus customers informed about maintenance work performed in their workspaces. The new door hanger program equips front-line maintenance staff with custom-designed door hangers to be left on doors wh...

April 27, 2023

It is important to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness in unusually hot conditions when working outdoors or in unconditioned, indoor environments. Though the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not have a heat stress regulation, employers are responsible for providin...

April 12, 2023

Facilities Management is happy to share that UMD has become an affiliate of the Bee Campus USA program designed to marshal the strengths of educational campuses for the benefit of pollinators.

March 24, 2023

The Incident Response Unit (IRU) stands ready to deal with campus emergencies, 24/7/365.

March 17, 2023

In response to student requests, Facilities Management’s (FM) Building Services is rolling out the installation of new no-charge menstrual product dispensers in women’s and all-gender restrooms across campus. This project is the culmination of an effort that began in 2021. FM’s Andrew Espeseth, asso...