Custodial Articles | Facilities Management

It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's a Window-Washing Drone!

by FM Communications
October 03, 2023

Staff in Action

Custodial Services is always looking for more efficient ways to improve our campus environment. One of these recent innovations is a new initiative that uses drone technology to clean windows on tall buildings! We had the opportunity to discuss the behind-the-scenes of this project with custodial supervisor Michael Orona.

Custodial Services elevates sustainable cleaning program with new certification

by Katie Hetrick
February 10, 2023

Departmental Updates

Congratulations to UC Davis Custodial Services, the first and only UC to achieve the Cleaning Industry Management Standard Green Building with Honors, or CIMS-GB certification, from the world’s leading trade association for the cleaning industry, ISSA.

350-member Team Honored by UC Davis for Pandemic Cleaning Services

by Katie Hetrick
September 15, 2022

Departmental Updates

Both UC Davis custodial services teams – Facilities Management and Student Housing and Dining Services – announce that they are the esteemed recipients of the university’s Staff Assembly 2021-22 Citation of Excellence team award. The honor recognizes their exemplary work navigating the global pandemic and its impact to our campus and community.

Custodial, Grounds & Waste Management

UC Davis Custodial, Grounds & Waste Management ensures a clean, safe, and healthy campus environment. With expert staff working across three shifts, we provide restroom sanitization, floor care, waste management, classroom resets, and event support. Learn more about our services and recent updates.

Custodial Equipment Innovations Save Time

by FM Communications
December 06, 2021

Staff in Action

You may notice several new tools around campus that are helping Custodial Services improve service levels. Seeking inventive ways to meet the needs of the campus is a key focus of Custodial Services, especially with the additional cleaning requirements prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The use of new equipment, including robot floor scrubbers, new paper towel dispensers, and touchless restroom cleaners, is one way that the custodial team has proven to find innovative solutions to new challenges.