Services

Our Access Specialists manages mechanical and electronic lock and key systems across campus with a focus on security and safety of our campus community, our team is dedicated to keeping these systems operational and up to date at all times.

The Structural Shop is comprised of four skilled trades:
Carpenters, Painters, Locksmiths and Glaziers.

Organizing an event on our campus involves different services working together. We are here to help and make sure your event goes smoothly.

The Utilities Maintenance group is responsible for the operation and maintenance of campus utilities (steam, high voltage, natural gas, water, and sewer) distribution. They perform preventive maintenance, repairs, emergency response, and all regulatory compliance work.

The Landscape Services group provides landscape maintenance services including irrigation, hillside fire mitigation, landscape maintenance, street sweeping, contract management, and consultation.

All construction and renovation projects at UC Berkeley must adhere to the California Building Code and the UCOP Facilities Manual. Additionally, projects in university-owned and university-operated spaces must adhere to the Campus Design Standards

Projects must submit plans for review and receive a permit for construction prior to starting work. To submit plans and request a permit, please fill out the Permit Request Form. Plans are reviewed (at minimum) by:

The Campus Building Department
The Designated Campus Fire Marshal
Office of Environment, Health and Safety
UCPD
Facilities Services...

The Preventative Maintenance (PM) team maintains campus equipment in satisfactory condition through conducting routine inspection and maintenance on any campus equipment defects. They ensure that equipment is efficiently running and report any malfunctions to prevent system failures. The PM team is responsible for maintaining extensive building systems and life safety databases that track the frequency of preventive maintenance and their required services.

The Fire Life Safety team works to ensure that fire protection systems in buildings are properly functioning in order to effectively evacuate campus buildings in case of emergency. Fire alarm technicians inspect buildings and generate reports on the fire alarm systems to be given to the fire marshall. Upon inspection, fire alarm electricians conduct repairs as needed to the fire alarm systems. Preventive maintenance plumbers assist in inspecting and testing the fire sprinkler systems and backflow devices.

Abatement provides project management for all asbestos and lead related campus projects. Our Insulators assist with the removal of asbestos and or lead containing building materials. The roofers provide inspections and repairs on roofs. They also clean roof drains, roof gutters, and downspouts, and perform waterproofing.

Custodial Services provides comprehensive housekeeping and facility support for public spaces, offices, laboratories, restrooms, and classrooms across the UC Berkeley campus. Our unit delivers a wide range of cleaning, maintenance, and event-support services, caring for more than 11 million square feet of academic, administrative, athletic, and auxiliary facilities.

Our dedicated team of professionals advances the University's mission by ensuring clean, safe, and well-maintained environments that support teaching, research, and community engagement. Through the effective stewardship of...