In 1990 York University's Facilities Services department formalized a comprehensive, multi-faceted waste management and diversion program. Part of this was the ZeroWaste program to build on existing waste diversion and green cleaning initiatives. By 2019 the university had diverted 70.73% of the waste generated on its campuses. York University’s Facilities Service Department, Waste Management unit […]
Fleet manages and maintains approximately 77 vehicles and equipment, including 20 electric golf carts, which serve diverse functions at York University. All vehicles adhere to the following City of Toronto Idling Bylaw. Click the button on the right if your University owned vehicle requires service. Idling and Air Quality The Idling Control By-law limits idling […]
Facilities Services strives to enhance the quality of campus life for all students, faculty and staff, and visitors. We are responsible for providing a safe, clean, productive and well-maintained physical learning and working environment. This is achieved by planning and delivering professional services that are sustainable and supportive of academic excellence. Now and into the […]
Integrated Pest Management Strategy Control Activities
Movers and Shakers Furniture moves are a chargeable service; the charge out rate for a team of two staff and a truck is $66/hour. Please fill out service requests completely indicating what needs to be moved from which area to where. Tony Juric would be happy to provide an estimate for moves that would take more than […]
This department is responsible for maintaining York University’s Keele campus, located in the Black Creek watershed, and the historic Glendon campus. The site is comprised of 185 hectares of land, including 245 gardens (annuals/perennials/shrubs), approximately 28 kilometers of walking paths, and approximately 13 kilometers of roadway. The public has free access to the green spaces […]
We're always up when the snow comes down! Facilities Services monitors the weather conditions closely and continuously. Snow clearing on campus roads, pathways, and parking lots is an ongoing activity. The timing of the snowfall and the amount of snow that falls combined with high winds, can cause snow to drift and severely impact conditions. […]
YU Rock Recognizes employees and teams for great work and going above and beyond! The YU Rock (pronounced "why you rock") is a monthly employee recognition program acknowledges employees and teams for great work and going above and beyond their normal job duties. This program provides all York University community members (e.g. staff, student, visitor) […]
Our team is responsible for liaising with the Keele Campus, establishing operating budgets for all maintenance, utility and grounds and custodial activities, including the monitoring of service contracts.Employees perform minor renovations, attend to plumbing, HVAC and other routine maintenance activities. This department is also responsible for grounds maintenance, including the maintenance of Campus lawns, trees […]
Maintenance Services is responsible for the maintenance of campus buildings including heating, cooling, electricity, water, elevators, keys and locks, roofs, windows, floors and doors, minor furniture repair, plumbing, lighting, ceiling tiles, carpets, painting, and carpentry. Zone Model The Keele Campus operates on a zone model and is divided up into quadrants. Each zone has a […]