UNM Physical Plant Department

The University values the safety, well being, and productivity of all employees within Custodial Services. This is evident in our facility, equipment, work process, and policies.

Both Main Campus and Health Sciences Custodial Services use the team cleaning approach to keeping all indoor facilities clean. The team method consists of a four-person crew each cross-trained to perform all functions of the team. Each team consists of a utility specialist, vacuum specialist, restroom specialist, and light duty specialist. The team cleaning approach has reduced the amount of on-the-job injuries and work time lost by 81%, and has reduced chemical costs by 74.9%. All members of the Custodial staff have been trained in-house on the team cleaning approach. The program also has special training requirements for lead staff. The Custodial Section has implemented job cards and scouting reports for the teams to better track the quality of service provided. The team cleaning approach has been so successful that Mary Vosevich, PPD Director, presented the philosophy to the Association of Higher Education Facility Officers (APPA) in Montreal, Canada in 2001. Among others, a significant benefit of team cleaning has been that the Physical Plant Department has experienced substantial savings, over previous methods used in custodial operations. We also expect savings in energy costs due to the team-cleaning concept.

Main Campus Custodial Services: 277-1814/Fax 277-3786

Main Campus Custodial Services has the responsibility for maintaining all indoor facilities on the central campus, with the exception of Johnson Center and the Student Health Center. Local service providers are currently maintaining two buildings at the Research Park. Sodexho-Marriott provides the management and administrative support.

The custodial staff works seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The custodial office can be reached between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Voice mail is available after hours at the same number and is routinely checked by custodial staff.

Health Sciences Center Custodial Services: 272-0230 / 272-0227

Health Sciences Center (HSC) Custodial Services is responsible for maintaining all indoor facilities at the Health Sciences Center, with the exception of the Health Sciences Library, which is maintained by Main Campus Custodial Services.

The custodial staff works seven days a week. The custodial office can be reached between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at 272-0227. Voice mail is available at 272-0230.