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
September 17, 2025
FM Housekeepers Honored at President’s Luncheon: Cintas Custodian of the Year Award 2025
On September 16, a group of FM housekeepers attended a special luncheon celebration at University House, the home of President Pines.
September 4, 2025
FM’s Summer Projects: Restoring, Repairing, and Refreshing the UMD Campus
While much of campus slows down during summer, Facilities Management (FM) shifts into overdrive. With quieter streets and empty classrooms, crews take on projects that range from routine repairs to major upgrades—work that sustains the university all year long.
August 12, 2025
Talking Trash: How Recycling Rules Are Changing
Campus moves to a bag-free recycling system following changes from the processing partner.
August 7, 2025
Fleet Services Launches New On-Campus Kiosk for Vehicle Rentals
Fleet Services is bringing vehicle rentals closer to campus with the soft launch of its new self-service kiosk at Regents Drive Garage, part of a broader effort to improve convenience and accessibility for university departments.
July 31, 2025
All in the Family: The Kramers’ Legacy in FM Pest Control
Most families talk about sports or the weather at Thanksgiving. The Kramers? They talk ants, roaches, and beavers.
