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Upper Quad at night

Facilities Management

The Mission of Facilities Management at the University of St. Thomas is to provide optimal learning, teaching, research and working environments for all students, faculty, staff and visitors. We strive to achieve our mission through teamwork, innovation and implementation of sustainable practices.

Contact Us

Office Hours: M - F, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location: , Mail# PHP

Phone line: (651) 962-6530

Email: facilities@stthomas.edu

President Vischer signing a beam during construction

Construction Projects

Investing In Our Future

Facilities Management is committed to keeping the St. Thomas community informed of current and upcoming construction projects on the St. Paul and Minneapolis campuses. See monthly updates and get details on all the improvements we are making to keep our campuses beautiful and safe for all our guests.

Construction Projects
Sustainability Initiatives

St. Thomas Cares

  • Green Construction Commitment
  • Green Cleaning Program
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Indoor Air Quality Control
  • Green Construction Commitment

    The University of St. Thomas is committed to meeting a minimum of LEED Silver Standard for all newly constructed buildings over 25,000 square feet.

    We will continue to refine policy for sustainable construction and to ensure that the new buildings are designed and constructed responsibly, are efficient to operate, provide a healthy environment for the St. Thomas community and are built to minimize future investment.

    Green Cleaning Program

    The University of St. Thomas is committed to promoting environmental stewardship through implementation of practices of the Strategic Plan for Sustainability. The Green Cleaning Program is the Facilities Services commitment to purchase and use cleaning products and methods sustainably. Facilities Services pledge to purchase industrial cleaning products, janitorial paper products and janitorial materials that are designed to be the least possible hazard to people, property and the environment. We pledge to adhere to cleaning methods and practices that support environmental health and encourage sustainable behaviors.

    Integrated Pest Management

    Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current and comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage with the least possible hazard to the St. Thomas community.

    The well-maintained appearance of campus grounds is an integral part of attracting perspective students and the overall student experience at the University of St. Thomas. We also must consider our community as the University is nestled in a traditional urban neighborhood setting and has an obligation to take into consideration the context provided by adjacent properties.

    Indoor Air Quality Control

    University of St. Thomas is committed to providing students, faculty, and staff, with a work environment free of recognized hazards. Reports of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) are investigated by Facilities Management on a case-by-case basis. Departments within Facilities Management work together to address indoor air quality concerns across the campus. The university's building automation system monitors buildings HVAC systems to ensure general comfort levels as well as adequate fresh air exchanges per the CDC and ASHRAE ventilation guidelines.

    Green Construction Commitment

    Green Construction Commitment

    The University of St. Thomas is committed to meeting a minimum of LEED Silver Standard for all newly constructed buildings over 25,000 square feet.

    We will continue to refine policy for sustainable construction and to ensure that the new buildings are designed and constructed responsibly, are efficient to operate, provide a healthy environment for the St. Thomas community and are built to minimize future investment.

    Green Cleaning Program

    Green Cleaning Program

    The University of St. Thomas is committed to promoting environmental stewardship through implementation of practices of the Strategic Plan for Sustainability. The Green Cleaning Program is the Facilities Services commitment to purchase and use cleaning products and methods sustainably. Facilities Services pledge to purchase industrial cleaning products, janitorial paper products and janitorial materials that are designed to be the least possible hazard to people, property and the environment. We pledge to adhere to cleaning methods and practices that support environmental health and encourage sustainable behaviors.

    Integrated Pest Management

    Integrated Pest Management

    Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use current and comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to manage pest damage with the least possible hazard to the St. Thomas community.

    The well-maintained appearance of campus grounds is an integral part of attracting perspective students and the overall student experience at the University of St. Thomas. We also must consider our community as the University is nestled in a traditional urban neighborhood setting and has an obligation to take into consideration the context provided by adjacent properties.

    Indoor Air Quality Control

    Indoor Air Quality Control

    University of St. Thomas is committed to providing students, faculty, and staff, with a work environment free of recognized hazards. Reports of poor indoor air quality (IAQ) are investigated by Facilities Management on a case-by-case basis. Departments within Facilities Management work together to address indoor air quality concerns across the campus. The university's building automation system monitors buildings HVAC systems to ensure general comfort levels as well as adequate fresh air exchanges per the CDC and ASHRAE ventilation guidelines.

    How You Can Help

    Student recycling a bottle

    Recycling

    80% Waste Diversion by 2030

    St. Thomas strives to help create a sustainable future for the St. Thomas community through supporting reducing, reusing, recycling, and organics recycling in all campus activities and operations. The University of St. Thomas has a goal of diverting 80% of our waste by the year 2030.

    Student using reusable cup

    Being Sustainable

    The St. Thomas Facilities Management endeavors to serve our campuses by utilizing sustainable operating procedures and technology wherever possible. This has been the growing practice of the department for over twenty-five years. 
    Employment Opportunities

    Exciting Careers in Facilities Management

    Come work for an amazing team with a wide variety of career paths available in multiple departments across campus! Everything from Building Service Workers helping to keep campus beautiful to planning and implementing large-scale construction projects.