Operations

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Our Responsibilities

Our sector maintains essential campus services and activities. Our diverse team of professional trades people work on operational aspects of campus infrastructure and performs service requests, including building operations, maintenance, general repairs, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, mechanics, electricity, instrumentation and controls, plumbing, and architectural trades.

Policies, procedures and guides

Policy 35
Lockout procedure
Moving procedure
Waste label template

Architectural Trades

Comprised of four specialized teams, Facilities’ Architectural trades unit is responsible for the majority of the general building maintenance on campus.

Engineering & Sustainability

We support the Planning and IPD teams while maintaining a "big picture" view of the University's infrastructure and adapting to the growing needs of our community.

Mechanical & Plumbing

We provide mechanical maintenance and plumbing services, including water supply and distribution service management (sewers, pipes, valves, water meters, fire hydrants and fire-prevention infrastructure).

Power Plant

We are responsible for the operation and preventative / corrective maintenance of uOttawa's power plant.

Electrical & Instrumentation

Our team is tasked with electrical maintenance and the remote environmental-management and monitoring of the entire campus.

Grounds & Transportation

We provide grounds maintenance, landscaping and snow removal as well as transportation services.

Postal Services

Our role is to provide mail delivery services at uOttawa, both internal and external, from Monday through Friday.

Recycling & Sanitary Services

Our team provides uOttawa's sanitary and waste management and recycling services.