Greek Maintenance

The Department of Facilities Management makes routine repairs to walls, ceilings, floors, floor coverings, doors, and millwork due to normal wear and tear in University-owned Greek properties. This maintenance is performed on an as-needed basis, either following inspection or by request. Charges for labor and materials will apply to maintenance on individual rooms as well as any repairs due to vandalism.

Greek chapters occupying University-owned Greek housing are responsible for the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of the properties. Failure to maintain a standard consistent with other University facilities may result in the Department of Facilities Management electing to perform any necessary cleaning and maintenance itself, at the occupying Greek chapter's expense.

Submitting a Greek Property Service Request

Requests for service at Greek properties can be made online via the Facilities Management work request system. It is available 24 hours a day, and provides real-time status updates on your request.

If your work request is an emergency, please call 303-435-2128 or page us at 303-851-6290. If the emergency occurs after 8:30 p.m. on a weekday or after 5:00 p.m. on Saturday or Sunday, please contact Campus Safety at extension 1-3000.

All work requests for Greek property service should include the following information:

• Contact name and phone number
• Description of work requested
• Location of work requested
• Scheduling considerations

Property Inspections and Routine Service

Routine property inspections are performed monthly, and an inspection record is maintained at the Department of Facilities Management. Checks include:

• Life safety
• Code compliance
• Fire panels
• Smoke detectors
• Exit signs
• Emergency lighting
• General maintenance
• Vandalism
• Plumbing
• Mechanical systems
• Electrical systems
• Conveyance equipment
• Fire extinguishers serviced annually (usually in August)
• Kitchen fire suppression equipment, serviced annually at the occupying Greek chapter's expense
• Boilers inspected weekly during the heating season
• Boiler inspection certificates updated annually by the City and County
• Back-flow prevention systems and grease traps checked annually
• Plugs, switches, fuses, distribution gear, and devices checked annually

Renovation, Modernization, and Adaptation

Renovation, modernization, and adaptation are types of work that change the interior alignment or physical characteristics of existing facilities so they can be used more effectively, be adapted for new uses, or comply with codes. This category of capital improvement is a service provided by, but not funded through, the Department of Facilities Management. All modifications must adhere to University design specifications and must be coordinated through the Department of Facilities Management to ensure infrastructure capacity is maintained, building specifications are met, and code compliance issues are addressed.

Grounds, Turf, and Landscape Maintenance

Landscape and turf management includes the day-to-day and periodically scheduled work required to preserve, maintain, and improve the grounds surrounding any University-owned building.

Services provided include:

• Mowing grass, blowing, clipping, edging, and weed control
• Trash and cigarette butt collection
• Irrigation (where an existing automated irrigation system is in place)
• Fertilization and turf management
• Maintenance of hard surfaces
• Maintenance and improvement of planting beds
• Snow removal and de-icing