Facilities Management is a service organization composed of units that plan, construct, manage, operate and maintain the physical assets (buildings, grounds and utility systems) of the university. Our mission is to provide a physical environment in which staff, faculty and students can achieve excellence in teaching, learning, research and public service.
Since the University of Kentucky was founded in 1865, our campus landscape has been an important part of who we are and how our community engages with the campus. This year, UK received its 15th consecutive Tree Campus Higher Education recognition in honor of high levels of attention in the care of our campus canopy.
When guests walk through the front doors of the Peterson Service Building, they encounter double glass doors showcasing a frosted vinyl campus map and, moments later, many step inside to ask the Facilities Information Services (FIS) department for directions. But their job encompasses so much more. This team of four full-time staff members and several student interns are busy behind the scenes creating interactive campus maps and supporting several Facilities Management (FM) operations across campus.
University of Kentucky Recycling, UK Dining and The Food Connection are partnering to host a competition for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The winner will be commissioned to create a portable art installation showcasing the lifecycle of UK’s local food sourcing efforts and on-campus composting system.
Campus Facilities Management provides cost effective and responsive service for maintenance and operation of facilities, grounds, utility services, and other related support functions that support the instructional, research, and public service functions of the University of Kentucky.
Campus Facilities Management support services include maintenance and operation of facilities, grounds, utility services, minor renovations, and related services.
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Planning Design and Construction is responsible for planning and executing the university's construction plan. We assist in creating the master plan of capital improvements, hire the architects and engineers to design the planned renovations and new construction projects, and manage the entire planning, design, and construction process. We liaise with our university clients and project stakeholders to ensure their needs are met along the way.
Facilities Management Healthcare (FMHC) provides high quality, professional facilities services to support the healthcare, research, and educational programs of the University of Kentucky Healthcare complex through innovative and cost effective preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, renovations and life safety initiatives.
Facilities Management Shared Services include the Office of Sustainability, the Facilities Management Personnel Office, and related services.
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As Energy Stewards for the University of Kentucky, Utilities & Energy Management's mission is to provide safe, reliable and resilient utility and energy services to our campus community, with a commitment to sustainability and customer service.
UEM takes pride in fostering an agile team culture where effective, efficient and innovative solutions are valued.