Programs & Services

Facilities Management provides a number of programs and services to the UND campus community.

UND.facilities@UND.edu
Operations Center - 701.777.2591

Dianna Cockerham, Logistics Manager, 701.777.3033
Mike Hess, Supply, 701.777.4350
Paul Bruggeman, Receiving, 701.777.4033
Surplus Property, 701.777.3125
Fax: 701.777.3435 

Surplus Property Photos

Instructions for Intra-Departmental Move Form

Use this form when moving department personnel from one room to another within the same Vice-President's or Dean's Organization. 
(Ex: A English dept. personnel moves from room 109 to a History room 229 to become English).

The approvals of either Dean or Department Head along with signatures are only needed for this form then submit directly to Facilities Management upon approval.

  1. Provide all the information as requested on the form.
  2. Obtain approval of Dean or Department Head.
  3. Dean/Department Head will forward to Facilities (Box 9032). Mail the form.
  4. Complete a key request form and submit to Facilities (Box 9032). For questions regarding keys, call 701.777.3275. An email to the contact person will be returned indicating the approval and update of the space occupancy.

Instructions for Space Assignment Authorization Form

When a department personnel moves from its VP's space into another VP's department's space. 
(Ex: A PEXS department personnel moves into a room that is unoccupied or occupied by Athletics department)

  1. Provide all the information as requested on form.
  2. Obtain approval of Dean/Department Head then forward to their Department Vice President.
  3. The corresponding Vice Presidents will approve or disapprove of Space Assignment Authorization.
  4. Submit the signed form to Facilities Management (Box 9032) for review. If needed the Space Committee will review.
  5. Complete a key request form and submit to Facilities (Box 9032). For questions regarding keys, call 701.777.3275. An email to the contact person will be returned indicating the approval and update of the space occupancy.

Vacated Room Use

Vacated room use information tracks possible inactive or unused space, or if the space is reassigned to another department.

Reminders:

  1. For any telecom changes/installation, contact your department telephone counselor.
  2. Before any computer systems are moved, contact your computer support personnel to assess appropriate placement.
  3. If items need to be detached from the wall or floor (shelving, wall units, etc.) or electrical disconnects/connects required, a Facilities Management Project Request form maybe required. Contact Facilities Management at 701.777.2523 for assistance.
  4. Contact the Lock shop at 701.777.3275 to determine if the keying in your new room will meet your security needs.

Departmental Move Guide

Intra-Department Move Form

The Hopper Danley Spiritual Center is a gift from the late Roy and Elnora (Hopper) Danley estate. Elnora Danley envisioned a building to be used for meditation, prayer, small worship groups and weddings.

The Center is located on the banks of the English Coulee at the University of North Dakota campus. It is adjacent to the Adelphi Fountain and to a student memorial that includes a fountain, walkway, and remembrance wall. The facility is also available to UND students, faculty, and staff for weddings and special events.

The Hopper Danley Spiritual Center is availabe to rent for your event or wedding through the UND Alumni Association & Foundation.

UND Alumni Association & Foundation
3501 University Ave Stop 8157
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Tel: 701.777.2611

 

The Facilities Management provides a laundry service to approximately 95 departments.

The Laundry offers:

  • Pick-up and delivery.
  • Quick turnaround time.
  • Easy and convenient campus location for drop-offs.
  • Sorted, laundered, folded, and wrapped.

Hours of Operation: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

For more information or questions:

Contact: Mike Dohman
Tel: 701.777.2529
Michael.Dohman@UND.edu

University of North Dakota welcomes gifts of trees to the university campus. Many people desire a living reminder of departed loved ones or coworkers who touched their lives.

  • Plaque selections are 11" x 17" or 20" round stone with UND seal.
  • Location and variety of tree must be approved through Facilities Management.
  • Memorial trees become the property of the University. Each tree will be maintained by Facilities Management and the location recorded.

Plaque and tree installation price vary depending on size and variety.

UND Alumni Association Foundation Memorial Trees & Benches

 

UND provides an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) service for the campus community. IPM is a method used to control pests in an environmentally responsible manner. Midwest Pest Control is the vendor for pest control at UND.

The vendor provides coverage for:

  • All crawling insects
  • Rodents,to include mice, rats, gophers, rabbits
  • Pest birds

Schedule of routine service calls on a weekly basis include the following:

  • Responding to requests for extermination service for the entire campus through work orders issued to the UND's Operation Center at 701.777.2591.
  • Follow up on past service requests to insure the problem has been resolved.

Scheduled routine inspection and extermination for the following:

  • Inspection and treatment of all the crawlspaces on campus.
  • Treatment of cafeteria areas and all other dining service facilities.

UND Integrated Pest Management Plan

For more information or questions

Contact: Chris Ostlie 
Tel: 701.777.4301
Chris.Ostlie@UND.edu

 

Academic Maintenance

Responsible for the general maintenance and repair of all academic buildings and classrooms. This includes such items as the hanging of bulletin boards, white boards, pictures, projection screens, window blinds, shelves, chair rails, coat hooks, ceiling tiles. They also repair doors, replace windows, fix locks, disassemble/reassemble modular furniture, and repair furniture.

Building Automation

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of a campus wide building automation control and monitoring system. This system enables Facilities Management to centrally monitor and control building environmental systems as well as other systems such as fire alarm and security.

Carpenter Shop

Responsible for small renovation/remodel projects such as wall construction, addition or removal of doors or windows, installation of counter tops, cabinets & ceiling tile, masonry and concrete work. They are responsible for the inspection, installation and repair of the roof and gutters of all buildings on campus. They are also responsible for the testing and removal of any asbestos on campus.

Construction Coordinator

Responsible for the oversight and coordination of Facilities Management projects. This position is the customer's point of contact for all renovation/remodeling projects and works with the department on scheduling, changes of scope of the work, and coordination of in-house and outside construction contractors.

Drafting

Responsible for the design and estimating of alteration/remodel projects. Examples would be requests to construct an office, remodel a conference room, renovate a bathroom, add a door, install a window, or construct a display case.

Electricians

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of all UND building electrical systems to include electrical circuits, lighting (interior and exterior), motors, receptacles and switches. In addition they are responsible for the campus wide electrical distribution infrastructure and equipment as well as all standby emergency generators. They perform related code compliance inspections and carry a master electrical license.

Electronics

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, and testing of all building fire alarm systems, fire detection systems, electronic door access and security systems on campus. They also install and repair classroom/conference room audio/visual equipment.

Flooring

Responsible for the condition assessment and installation and repair of all floor coverings on the campus.

Food Service Maintenance

Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all kitchen & laundry equipment on campus. This includes such items as coolers, dishwashers, deep fryers, washers, and dryers.

Grounds

Responsible for campus moves, deliveries, event set ups, snow removal, refuse, street and parking lot maintenance to include sweeping, striping and minor repairs, and outdoor signage.

Housing Maintenance

Responsible for the general maintenance and repair of all residence halls and housing buildings on campus. This includes such items as doors, locks, windows, plumbing fixtures, heating, flooring and appliances.

Landscaping

Responsible for lawn and tree care on campus to include mowing, trimming, and application of fertilizers and herbicides. They are also responsible for the marking/striping of the athletic fields, tree/shrub planting, trimming and removal. They maintain the campus sprinkler systems. They also do the design and construction of various landscaping projects as well as the design, planting and maintenance of the campus flower gardens.

Lock & Sign Shop

Responsible for maintaining a database of all keys assigned to the campus, the rekeying of locks/cores, issuing out new keys, and installation/repair of door hardware. It is also responsible for the building signage on campus such as desk name plates and room signs.

Painters

Responsible for the assessment and maintenance of all the exterior and interior painting needs of all buildings on campus.

Plumbers

Responsible for servicing plumbing fixtures, building sewer and drain lines, drinking fountains and heating and cooling lines of mechanical units in all of the buildings on campus, including housing. They are responsible for the domestic water, storm drainage and sanitary sewer systems across the UND campus. In addition they are responsible for the approximately 11 miles of steam line and associated manholes buried underground on campus as well as the steam systems within the UND buildings. They perform related code compliance inspections and carry a master plumbing license.

Space Manager

Responsible for maintaining the campus space inventory, paving program and assists with design and AIA Specification preparation. 

Systems (HVAC)

Responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of all heating and cooling systems in all UND buildings on campus, including housing. They also service coolers and freezers in the cafeterias as well as equipment in labs such as fume hoods. They install and maintain ice machines in various residence halls. They perform related code compliance inspections.

 

General Information

The Facilities Management Grounds/Landscaping shops and contractors are responsible for all campus snow/ice removal and sand/ice melt application on all UND-owned walks, roads, and ADA ramps. In addition, Building Service Technicians are responsible for the same tasks at building entry ways and emergency/fire exits.

Safety and protection of UND faculty, staff, students and property is our first priority.  Our goal is to remove snow/ice down to the pavement, when possible, thus preventing safety hazards.

We monitor weather forecasts for rain/snow events and develop a response for snow/ice removal based on severity and length of the event.

Campus Statistics

Total Acres of Campus:  548
Total number of buildings:  240
Miles of sidewalk cleared for each snow event:  26.36.
Miles of roads:  5.44
Parking Lot snow removal square feet:  4,262,708.
Building Services clears snow/ice from over 200 entries to buildings.

If you see an area of concern, notify the UND Operations Center at 701.777.2591. We all play a role in keeping the campus safe and clean.

 

The University of North Dakota steam plant is a multi-fuel plant capable of burning coal, natural gas, and no#2 fuel oil. The steam plant has a total capacity of 410,000 lbs. of steam per hour. Steam is distributed through approximately 11.19 miles of underground piping and approximately 11.19 miles of return condensate piping. The steam is used primarily for heating, approximately 7.9 million square feet of buildings, but is also used for hot water, sterilization, dish-washing, humidification, and steam absorption air conditioning units on campus. After the steam has given up a portion of its thermal energy is cools down to water (condensate), and is pumped back to the plant for re-use. Recycling close to 90 percent of the steam condensate helps the University in reducing its water consumption.

Nineteen full time employees and one part time employee are responsible for the operation and maintenance of the steam plant. Typically there are three shift workers for each of the four shifts to operate the boilers and complete daily maintenance, the steam plant operates year round 24 hours a day through all kinds of weather conditions.

With the demand for steam for many different processes across the UND campus there is frequent need for upgrading and expansion of the plant in many ways. There have been many changes over the years of the steam plant's existence and many new faces have passed through its doors, bringing a variety of personalities and new ideas, but dedicating themselves to the same mission, which is to keep the fires burning and supply steam to the UND campus every day of the year 24 hours a day.

For more information or questions

Tel: 701.777.2591

 

What is a stormwater runoff?

Stormwater runoff occurs when precipitation from rain or snow-melt flows over the ground. Impervious surfaces like driveways, sidewalks, and streets prevent stormwater from naturally soaking into the ground.

What is a stormwater runoff problem?

Stormwater can pick up debris, chemicals, dirt, and other pollutants and flow into a storm sewer system or directly to a lake, stream, river, wetland, or coastal water. Anything that enters a storm sewer system is discharged untreated into the water-bodies we use for swimming, fishing, and providing drinking water.

Effects of Pollution

  • Sediment can cloud the water and make it difficult or impossible for aquatic plants to grow.
  • Excess nutrients can cause algae blooms. When algae die, they sink to the bottom and decompose in a process that removes oxygen from the water.
  • Bacteria and other pathogens can wash into swimming areas and create health hazards, often making beach closures necessary.
  • Debris -plastic bags, six pack rings, bottles, and cigarette butts- washed into water bodies can choke, suffocate, or disable aquatic life like ducks, fish, turtles, and birds.
  • Household hazards wastes like insecticides, pesticides, paint, solvents, used motor oil, and other auto fluids can poison aquatic life.
  • Polluted stormwater often affects drinking water sources. This, in turn, can affect human health and increase drinking water treatment costs.

For more information regarding stormwater, please check out the following websites:

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program Summary 
US Environmental Protection Agency
City of Grand Forks