FM Staff News

Facilities Management (FM) and the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences (AOSC) are teaming up to install rooftop weather stations as part of an exciting new project. This collaborative effort aims to build a weather network that will provide detailed, real-time data on weather conditions across campus and provide a better understanding of the impact of global climate change.  This micronet of weather data stations across campus will aid forecasters, students, and FM workgroups.

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.

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. 

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 providing workplaces free of known safety hazards. This includes protecting workers from extreme heat.

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.

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