Can I have a Custodian unlock a room?
2025-03-13T14:57:22-07:00For security and safety reasons, Custodial employees are not authorized to unlock doors for anyone. Requests for unlocking doors must be made to Campus Safety at (909) 607-2000.
Does Custodial staff dispose of empty toner cartridges and batteries? Where can they be left?
2025-03-13T14:56:49-07:00Please contact ITHelp@claremont.edu for disposal of toner cartridges Batteries can be disposed of in designated spaces in a battery container.
Where can I find a hand sanitizer dispenser?
2025-03-13T14:56:23-07:00Hand sanitizers have been placed in high-traffic areas of all campus buildings and at entrances and exits. If you come across a dispenser that is empty or low on hand sanitizer, contact Central Facilities Services at CFS@services.claremont.edu or call 909-621-8051.
An extensive cleaning is needed in my work area. Who should I contact?
2025-03-13T14:56:02-07:00If your work area needs more than a light spruce-up and needs additional assistance, you can contact Central Facilities Services CFS@services.claremont.edu or call (909) 621-8051. A cleaning request will then be sent to Custodial Services.
What is considered “Special Cleaning”?
2025-03-13T14:55:39-07:00Special cleaning are services that are not normally scheduled in a custodian's normal routine that require extra time, equipment, or manpower. Laundry services, refinishing of flooring, shampooing of furniture and carpets are just some examples. Please contact Central Facilities Services at CFS@services@claremont.edu or call (909) 607-8130. Additionally, some service requests may charge the appropriate department.
How often is my Building/area cleaned by custodial staff?
2025-03-13T14:54:20-07:00Please reference the Custodial Cleaning Schedule
Do your HVAC systems use 100% outside air?
2025-03-13T14:29:22-07:00We attempt to use outside air whenever possible but outside air (up to 100%) is supplied based on varying factors like building duct pressure, flow and temperatures needs. Note: All air regardless of whether it is outside or return air is always cycled back through the main MERV13 filters before it is supplied to the building.
How often do you change filters?
2025-03-13T14:28:49-07:00Filters are scheduled quarterly and placed on a Preventive Maintenance schedule.
What kind of filters do we use?
2025-03-13T14:28:25-07:00HVAC systems were upgraded in 2020 to MERV13 filters. These filters are capable of catching virus size particles (including COVID-19).
How do I know that my building HVAC system is working properly?
2025-03-13T14:27:42-07:00Building HVAC systems are monitored by Building Automation Systems. Alarms are sent to Facilities personnel if monitor points are out of established parameters (running, temp, filter flow, etc.).