Auto Shop
Dave Bowers
Automotive Shop Supervisor
The Auto Shop provides maintenance and upkeep for the University’s fleet of vehicles, and is responsible for maintaining all records for preventive maintenance servicing and repairs of University-owned campus vehicles.
Custodial & Recycling
Bron Clayton
Building Services Superintendent
The Custodial & Recycling Team porters the campus during the day; responds to
daytime emergencies such as flooding or overflowing water, spills and biohazards;
re-cleans and re-stocks restrooms; and is the point of contact (972.883.2177 / custodial@utdallas.edu)
for additional trash cans, clean-up for events, non-routine cleaning services and
custodial work requests.
In addition, the crew handles waste management, including collection of all recyclable
items such as paper, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, cardboard, and wood pallets; provides
large recycling bins for office clean-outs and desk-side receptacles for faculty and staff;
and provides shredding bins for confidential or sensitive documents. Please contact UT Dallas
Recycling (recycling@utdallas.edu)
for all recycling information or requests.
During the evening, custodial contractors provide detailed cleaning services such as
thoroughly cleaning restrooms, vacuuming and/or mopping floors, dusting furniture,
emptying trash cans and recycle bins, cleaning stairwells, waxing corridors, and
shampooing carpets. GCA Education Services of Texas Inc provides custodial services
to the main campus in Richardson. AHI Small Business Facility Services Inc provides
custodial services at the south campus buildings located in Dallas. Please contact UTD Custodial
(972.883.2177 / custodial@utdallas.edu)
to report an issue or request special services.
Move & Events
Jake Hardwick
Move & Events Supervisor
The Move and Events team assesses and assists with coordinating and implementing safe,
efficient and economical moves and configuring, setting up and tearing down of chairs
and tables for events.
Move Support Checklist and Disclaimer (PDF [Portable Document Format File] )
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Landscaping & Grounds
Dale Bufkin
Landscape Superintendent
In order to provide a pleasant outdoor environment for visitors, students, faculty,
and staff, the Landscaping and Grounds Department manages and maintains campus landscaping
and outdoor hardware through the coordination of several teams, including the mow crew,
detail crew, flower crew, mall crew, irrigation crew, general utility crew, and
chemical application crew and greenhouse operations. As a bonus, the grounds crew
produces all seasonal color in the greenhouse from seed as well as all mulch and compost
from all collected debris from across campus. In the event of severe weather, the team
removes fallen trees and debris as well as applies sand and ice melt to campus streets
and walkways after ice or snowfall.
Sign & Key Shop Rates
* [Rates effective September 1, 2024]
* Rates effective as of September 1, 2024 |
Hourly Labor Rate |
$45 |
Overtime Labor Rate |
$67.50 |
Key |
$15 |
Desk / Cabinet Key |
$15 + Labor Rate |
Lock Change (1 Core) |
$60 |
Electronic Lock Battery |
$48 |
Change Keypad Code |
$60 |
Standard Sign (up to 3.75“ x 6“) |
$30 |
Standard Sign with Backer |
$45 |
Non-Standard Sign |
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Sign & Key Shop
Mural Speed
Sign & Key Shop Supervisor
The Sign & Key Shop provides signs, keys and building access-related
hardware for the campus.
Key requests should be made online through PEARL. You will be notified when your key is ready to be picked up
at the shop (FM 1.202).
At the time of receipt, you will be asked to sign for your key(s),
acknowledging that you agree to the following:
- Keys remain the property of UT Dallas
- Keys may not be duplicated
- Keys may not be transferred to another person
- Upon separation from UT Dallas, keys will be returned to the University
- Fee for a lost key is $25
- Fee to re-key a door due to a lost key is $40
For questions regarding the online key request process, contact the OIT Service Desk.
For questions regarding key details or policies, contact the shop directly at 972.883.4093 / keyrequest@utdallas.edu.
Key Shop hours are 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Electrical
Dwight Rathmell
Electrical Foreman
Located within the shops of Facilities Management the Electrical Team manages
and maintains the University’s power systems.
Elevators & Utility Services
Matthew Lanty
Electrical Distribution Technician
Located within the shops of Facilities Management, this team manages and maintains the University’s elevators, generators, and meter systems.
Maintenance & Construction
Jose Lopez
Construction & Remodel Supervisor
Located in the Facilities Management building, the Maintenance & Construction team
updates and renovates building spaces, as well as manages and maintains building upkeep
(e.g., windows, ceilings, roofing) and classroom furniture for the University.
Energy Management Services
David Cady
EMS [Energy Management Services] Supervisor
The Energy Management Services team manages and maintains the University’s
gas and electrical power, water and air conditioning and heating systems.
Utility Shutdown Request (PDF [Portable Document Format File] )
Report Heating & Air Issues: 972.883.2147
Plumbing
Jim Chaney
Plumbing Shop Supervisor
Located in Facilities Management building, the Plumbing Team manages and maintains
the University’s utilities and plumbing systems.
The Research Facilities Operations team handles any maintenance issues or general
building inquiries regarding the Natural Science and Engineering Research Laboratory and the Bioengineering and Sciences Building.
The South Campus Facilities Operations team handles any maintenance issues or general building inquiries regarding the Callier Center in Dallas, Center for Brain Health, and the Brain Performance Institute.