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OU Campus Cleaning

The Campus Cleaning Department of Oakland University is made up of thirty-nine dedicated and professional custodians servicing approximately one million square feet of learning, research and office space. We are proud of the work that we do and we think it shows in creating an inviting and healthy environment for students and staff, on a daily basis. One of latest efforts is the transition to a "cleaning for health" program by using green or sustainable products in accordance with the United States Green Building Code.  To this end our campus cleaning staff recently completed a full day of training on the benefits of "going green" presented by Spartan Chemical and by Doug Sherry and Renae Hesselink from Nichols Corporation. Renae is the Vice President of Sustainability with Nichols, Chair of the United States Green Building Council of Western Michigan, United States Green Building Council West Michigan Green School Advocate and a Board Member on the Michigan Lean Consortium.

In addition to sustainability efforts, Oakland University's Campus Cleaning Department is committed to achieving the highest cleanliness standard as defined by APPA (the Association of Physical Plant Administrators).  You can read more by clicking here.

USEFUL LINKS:

Oakland University Campus Cleaning Handbook

MiAPPA

ISSA Educational Clips

OU Campus Cleaning - Material Safety Data Sheets


Custodial Task Frequencies at Oakland University

Quality feedback survey

United States Green Building Council


Supervising Staff:

Constance Jones, Manager (248) 370-2388 (8:00 am until 5:00 pm, Mon-Fri)
Wendy Tyrell, Early AM (First) Supervisor (248) 370-2166 (5:00 am until 1:30 pm, Mon-Fri)
Paul Vardich, Late AM (First & Second Shift) Supervisor (248) 370-2168 (1:30 pm until 10:00 pm, Mon-Fri)
Hazen Wilcox, Night Shift Supervisor (248) 370-2692 (10:00 pm - 6:30 am, Mon. eve - Sat morning)

ACCOLADES

"Just wanted to send a quick email to tell you how wonderful our custodian, Rosezine is!  She takes great care of our office and is such a nice person!  I enjoy having her here!" 

Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs


"(Angelita) keeps our floor in such good condition.  I am not sure how she finds the time.  Anyway my last request was to clean the Deans office which she did.  It looked and felt so clean.   Dr. Norris moved in and was delighted with the condition of the office. Angelita has taken care of all the special requests I requested this month as well as her normal routine.  Please let her know how much her work is appreciated. 
Thank you." 

Jacqueline Sienes School of Nursing


"This is a brief note to again thank you for your the great job on the gallery floors that was completed on Monday, 6/21/2010. Your staff was extremely courteous and did a very good job in both the stripping and waxing processes. The gallery floor is luminous and will make a good impression at our opening for the 2010/2011 exhibition season.  Many thanks for your oversight to insure that the job was done to perfection." 

Oakland Univ Art Gallery

OU's Campus Cleaning Department receives training on "cleaning for health" initiatives and sustainability, in addition to the LEED certification process and equipment maintenance.






"Whoever cleans the womens' bathroom on the fourth floor of O'Dowd Hall needs a compliment.  The bathroom is always spotless in the morning, and I do mean spotless.  They do an excellent job!"

Office of the Dean Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (OUWBSOM)

"...the 2nd floor looked fabulous!  I happened to arrive when the two young men were doing a final policing of the area.  Every chair was perfectly placed, every soap and paper dispenser full, trash receptacles were placed where asked, and the floors and surfaces were squeaky clean.  It was perfect.  The men volunteered to help me reposition some tables, something I know they didn’t have to do.  Please pass along our praises to them!" 

Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine - Admissions Office 



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