Central Facilities Services
Central Facilities Services (CFS) provides comprehensive facilities maintenance and construction services for The Claremont Colleges. CFS ensures a safe, clean, and comfortable campus environment by managing and maintaining all university physical infrastructure, including buildings and grounds. The team works closely with other campus departments and organizations to support critical campus operations and events. CFS is committed to providing exceptional customer service and responding promptly to maintenance issues.
Contact Central Facilities Services
Admin Team
Phone: (909) 621-8051
Email: CFS@services.claremont.edu
Hours | Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm
Central Facilities Services
Administrative Campus Center
101 South Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA, 91711
Have an Emergency?
For emergencies involving life, safety and/or property damage or after-hours and weekend requests, contact the Campus Safety at (909) 607-2000 or Ext. 72000 from a campus phone or email dispatch@claremont.edu
Central Facilities Services
Scheduled Completion: January 2025
Completed: July 2023
Completion: Summer 2024
Scheduled Completion: Pending funding
Scheduled Completion: Project is Paused
Scheduled Start of Construction: Summer 2025
Assessment and Stabilization: Initiated November 2024
CFS Updates
CFS Open House at ACC, January 17 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM, on the North Patio!
Central Facilities Services is having an Open House on Friday, January 17 from 9:00AM to 11:00AM at the Administrative Campus Center, North Patio.
All Facilities staff across the 5C are welcome!
Take a tour of our facilities, meet our new staff, learn about our services, participate in a website scavenger hunt and win a prize!
~Scavenger Hunt~
Can you find all the Waldos?
Hidden on our new website, there are 5 Waldo’s (This one counts!). If you can find them, you are eligible to enter a raffle for a special prize!
Planning your projects
CFS encourages you to submit your requests for campus projects by the suggested dates below. This helps with effective planning, staffing, resource allocation, and ensures preparation for the upcoming student populations.
| Due Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | Winter Break Dec. 23, 2024-Jan. 20, 2025 |
| December 1, 2024 | Start of Spring Semester January 21, 2025 |
| February 1, 2025 | Spring Break March 17-21, 2025 |
| April 1, 2025 | Fiscal year-end projects |
| May 1, 2025 | Summer projects |
| June 1, 2025 | Start of Fall Semester August 25, 2025 |
Shops and Services
Supervisor: Vacant| (909) 607-1217
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Building Automation Controls
- Installation, maintenance and repair of building automation systems.
- Support of facilities departments use of building automation systems.
- Operation of building automation systems to diagnose and repair a wide array of issues with different systems.
Supervisor: Alex Oceguera| (909) 607-3425
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Custom cabinetry, office furniture, and millwork
- Drywall installation and patching
- Furniture repair
- Familiarity with all building materials including laminates, hardwoods and renewable products
Supervisor: Jimmy Griego | (909) 607-1805
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Repair and maintenance of electrical distribution systems
- Experts with lighting, power panels, motor control centers, generators and automatic transfer switches
- Assistance with tenant improvements and new construction
- Review of plans for new construction and renovation
Supervisor: Don Grubbs | (909) 607-1280
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Maintenance and repair of air conditioning equipment of all sizes (includes chillers, cooling towers, DX and split systems)
- Maintenance and repair of refrigeration and ice machines
- Repair of vacuum pumps and air compressors
- Review of plans for new construction and renovation
Supervisor: Alex Oceguera | (909) 607-3426
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Key-system mastering and sub-mastering
- Maintenance of locksets and keys from most manufacturers
- Repair or replacement of door hardware (includes electronic and cypher-type locks)
- Key duplication (by appointment only)
Supervisor: Tom Sehnert | (909) 607-1805
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Installation, maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems and dialer-based intrusion, temperature and panic alarms
- Installation, maintenance and repair of building automation systems, security cameras, telephone/data systems and card access/laundry reader systems
- Coordinate, schedule and supervise elevator and wheelchair lift inspections, repairs and upgrades
- Review of plans for new construction and renovation
Supervisor: Dave Dempsey | (909) 607-3430
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Services for all types of vehicles including heavy equipment, large trucks, smaller vehicles, electric carts, groundskeeping equipment and generators
Supervisor: Alex Oceguera | (909) 607-3427
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Interior, exterior, commercial, residential and industrial painting
- Patch and repair walls
- Paint curbs, streets and parking lots
- Interior and exterior signage (painting, engraving, glass and Braille customizations available)
Supervisor: Phil Hickman| (909) 607-3343
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Installation and maintenance of hydronic and steam boilers
- Unclog and snake drains, main lines and branches
- Installation of plumbing lines of all types, including copper, cast iron and PVC
- Test and repair of backflow preventers ($65)
- Completion of county and water company compliance paperwork at no additional cost
Supervisor: Don Grubbs | (909) 607-3432
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Systematic inspection and correction of HVAC equipment
- Fire extinguisher preventative maintenance
Contact: David Simpson | (909) 607-4440
- Project Planning and Scheduling
- Budgeting and Cost Management
- Contract Management
- Risk Management
- Quality Management
- Procurement Management
- Stakeholder Communication and Coordination
- Site Management
- Project Documentation and Reporting
- Project Closeout and Handover
Supervisor: Dave Dempsey | (909) 607-3429
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- All-purpose general labor
- Light excavation and trenching
- Concrete saw cutting, replacement and coring
- Roof and gutter cleaning
- Groundskeeping and property management
- Additional support for events
Supervisor: Dave Dempsey | (909) 607-3430
- Available 24/7
- Business Hours 8:00AM to 4:30PM
- Unscheduled work outside business hours are subject to Overtime Rates (Normal Rate x 1.5) with a 2-hour minimum
- Creation of metal structures
- TIG/MIG welding
- Repair of existing metal structures