Building Grounds and Maintenance
Facilities Development and Management takes pride in the services that it provides in order to maintain the campus buildings and grounds.
FDM provides a wide range of services including custodial, grounds up-keep, preventative maintenance and building maintenance. It is FDM's responsibility to provide not only an aesthetically pleasing atmosphere but also a safe and healthy environment that is conducive for teaching and learning.
Building Services at GovState
GovState's Building Service team is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Our team manages the cleaning and upkeep of approximately 600,000 square feet of campus space, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, and other public areas.
Our Commitment to Green Cleaning
GovState is committed to using environmentally responsible cleaning products and practices. Our Building Service team uses a variety of green cleaning products and methods, including:
- Toilet paper, Ecologo Certified, 100% recycled fibers with 20% post-consumer content
- Paper towels, Green Seal Certified
- Microfiber rags
- Hand soap, Green Seal Certified foam soap
- Laundered dust mops and wet floor mops
- Hydrogen peroxide cleaner applied through a dilution system
Pest Control
If you notice insects or rodents in your area, please contact the Facilities Office at extension 4515 by Tuesday of each week. This allows our pest control specialist to address the issue on Wednesdays when they are on campus.
Contact Building Services
For questions or concerns about custodial services, please contact a member of our Building Services team:
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Orsi | Building Service Supervisor | 708-235-7452 | porsi@govst.edu |
| James Davis | Building Service Foreman | 708-534-6361 | jdavis15@govst.edu |
- Christina Gonzalez-Avila
- Keith Briggs
- William Brookins
- Jean Cox
- Leroy Currie
- James Davis
- Ericka Douglas
- Marlin Exton
- Larry Gross
- Charmaine Harley
- Michael Haynes
- Cory Irons
- Kynyatta McHaskell
- Nate Mosby
- David Sellers
- Jon Simunovich
- Cynthia Turner
- Eric Zall
GovState's campus spans 748 acres of grounds maintained year-round by our dedicated labor and grounds team. From the first snowfall of winter to the height of summer, our team works behind the scenes to keep every corner of campus clean, safe, and welcoming for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Day-to-day responsibilities include mowing, trimming, and weeding campus green spaces, as well as trash pickup, snow removal, room setups, and furniture moves. Our grounds and labor team also works closely alongside other trades across campus to provide support wherever it is needed.
Building Maintenance at GovState
Keeping GovState's campus running smoothly takes a skilled, dedicated team working around the clock. GovState's building maintenance crews are responsible for the inspection, diagnosis, and repair of the specialized equipment and building systems that keep campus operational every day.
Our team includes licensed Electricians, Operating Engineers, and Maintenance Repair Workers who bring specialized expertise to every job. Whether responding to an urgent repair or performing scheduled preventative maintenance, our tradespeople work to identify the most efficient and cost-effective solution to keep building systems running at their best.
Routine preventative maintenance is a cornerstone of our approach, ensuring that critical systems are inspected and serviced regularly before small issues become larger problems.
Contact Building Maintenance
For questions or concerns about building maintenance services, please contact a member of our team:
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Zumerchik | Director of Project Management, Campus Architect Planner | 708-235-7451 | jzumerchik@govst.edu |
| Mike Sullivan | Chief Operating Engineer | 708-235-2109 | msullivan@govst.edu |
Recycle Right at GovState
Every small action adds up to a big difference. GovState is committed to building a cleaner, more sustainable campus — and that starts with each of us.
Please recycle the following items in the blue bins located throughout campus:
- Paper and cardboard
- Plastic bottles and containers
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum and metal cans
Not sure if it's recyclable? When in doubt, throw it out. Placing non-recyclable items in recycling bins contaminates the entire load and sends it straight to the landfill.
Together, we can make GovState a greener place to learn, work, and grow.
Questions? Contact the GovState Facilities Office at 708-534-4515.
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