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
June 5, 2025
5 Ways to Level Up Your Out-of-Office Message This Summer
Vacation mode: activated. But before you log off for a well-earned summer break, take a moment to set your out-of-office message.
May 7, 2025
Space Wizards: How FM Planning Optimizes Every Inch on Campus
On a typical day, Facilities Management’s Space Management team is juggling space change requests, analyzing space-use data, and collaborating with campus partners to find efficient, data-informed solutions for evolving space issues.
May 6, 2025
Bright Ideas: How FM Keeps Campus Lighting Safe, Efficient, and Sustainable
Lighting plays a critical but often overlooked role in making the University of Maryland campus safe and welcoming after dark.
May 2, 2025
Maryland Day 2025
Another successful Maryland Day took place on Saturday, April 26, as tens of thousands of people shrugged off an early threat of rain to enjoy all that the University of Maryland has to offer.
May 2, 2025
Facilities Management Human Resources Luncheon
On Wednesday, April 30, Facilities Management Human Resources (FMHR) hosted the FM staff for a luncheon at the South Campus Dining Hall.