| Buildings and Grounds – Facts
The Buildings and Grounds Office is located in room P-220 and is open between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday – Friday. Dial (718) 368-5124 for inquiries, problems or service requests.
Buildings and Grounds staff can be reached through our Campus Safety Office located in room L-202 or by calling (718) 368-4800.
Requests for services are submitted via the Internal Service Request forms. All requests for service must be approved by the Department Chairperson. Chairpersons or their designees will be able to submit service requests electronically via the Electronic Work Order System.
Responsibilities include maintenance and repair of College facilities including heating ventilation and air conditioning equipment; electrical and plumbing distribution systems; re-lamping of light fixtures and interior painting services. Services are also provided in the supervision of contracts for elevator and building automation controls and water treatment. Minor repairs such as light bulb replacement, ceiling tile replacement, installation of shelving, picture frames and bulletin boards require the submission of a Work Order.
Provides routine cleaning, trash removal and the recycling program in all buildings including classrooms, offices, restrooms and public spaces. Special requests for carpet cleaning, stripping or waxing of floors or extensive cleaning jobs requires the submission of a work order.
Includes the moving of furniture and cartons, set-ups of offices, classrooms and conference rooms and arrangements for special events. Laborers are also responsible for the maintenance and beautification of the grounds including snow removal.
All requests for keys must be submitted on the appropriate key request forms which are available in the Buildings and Grounds Office, room P-220. Key requests must be approved by the Department Chairpersons.
Lost or stolen keys must be reported to the Campus Safety Office. A copy of the security report and Bursar receipt must accompany any request for the replacement of lost or stolen keys. The fee for lost keys is one dollar per key payable to the Bursar’s Office.
Buildings and Grounds provides assistance to Events Management in the coordination of special events. Cleaning services, room set-ups and furniture relocations are available. Room reservations for special events .
Major alterations and renovations should be requested through the Office of Campus Planning and Design, located in room P-205. Staff architects and interior designers can be reached at (718) 368-5099.
Building and Grounds does not accept vendor deliveries. All deliveries must be handled by the Central Receiving Department. Central Receiving is also responsible for all salvage items including electronic equipment. Central Receiving can be reached at (718) 368-5121.
Building and Grounds is not responsible for the maintenance and repair of office equipment such as photocopiers and fax machines. Please contact Office Services for these types of requests at (718) 368-5096.
Campus health concerns and requests for pest control should be directed to Mr. Fred Einerman, Environmental Health and Safety officer at (718) 368-4778. |