Physical Plant Department - Newark Campus

Custodial Services Department
Special Cleaning Requests

The Custodial Services unit of the Physical Plant Department is responsible for providing a clean, sanitary and orderly environment throughout the campus. 45 people within this unit spend their workweek cleaning over 3,553 classrooms, offices, restrooms, stairwells and other areas around the campus.

Routine Service

Routine cleaning is performed on a schedule. Classrooms, restrooms and most corridors are cleaned five times a week. Research laboratories are cleaned three times a week. The frequencies are based on campus priorities given the existing resources.

• To report any problems in routine cleaning service, contact Ana Maria Rivera, Custodial Manager, ext. 5628.

Classrooms

The Physical Plant Department places high priority on the care and maintenance of the campus's approximately 135 classrooms. Classrooms are cleaned five times a week and receive priority consideration for periodic updating and improvements.

Please Note: The Physical Plant Department does not maintain responsibility for the assignment and scheduling of classroom space. Such matters are handled by the Scheduling Office, ext. 5507. Please refer to "Space Allocations" for additional information.

Restrooms

Campus restrooms are cleaned and stocked daily by Custodial Services personnel. Any problems with restroom upkeep should be directed to Ana Maria Rivera, Manager of Custodial Services, ext. 5628.