7.1 GENERAL.
Facilities Management is responsible for the maintenance and operation of general fund-supported academic and administrative support buildings, most campus grounds, and all utility systems. It is also responsible for the design and construction of non-hospital campus buildings, utility systems, and landscape improvements.

All questions or requests for services pertaining to the general maintenance and operation of academic/administrative support buildings and of the campus should be referred to the Operations and Maintenance unit. No charges are made against departmental budgets for these services.

Requests for work which is the responsibility of the department should be made on a standard requisition showing the master file key to be charged. It is not necessary to use names of Operations and Maintenance persons or shops on requisitions. After requisitions are received in the Operations and Maintenance office, they are routed to the proper personnel and shops for action. Examples of departmental work are:

a. construction, repair, or remodeling of departmental equipment;

b. setups for special events;

c. moving of equipment;

d. minor remodeling;

e. estimates on proposed departmental projects.
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7.2 SERVICE DIVISIONS.
Facilities Management contains the following service units:

a. Operations and Maintenance. This unit includes eight primary organizational components: five area maintenance units, the trade shop, the service shop, and the service support center. The Operations and Maintenance unit's first responsibility is maintenance and operation of all academic/administrative buildings. It is also responsible for grounds maintenance for certain areas, refuse removal, and custodial service in academic/administrative buildings. The unit also does remodeling and repair jobs for various departments upon receipt of a requisition.

b. Utilities and Energy Management. This division is responsible for the planning, production , and distribution of electricity, steam, water, and chilled water; maintenance of the plants and distribution systems; maintaining the storm and sanitary sewers owned by the University; and assisting in the design and construction of utility plants and systems.

c. Design and Construction Services. This division is responsible for the planning, design, and construction of new buildings, utility systems, building remodeling, and campus landscaping improvements on the campus.

d. Facilities Management also contains the following units: Administration, Administrative Services, and Campus and Facilities Planning.
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