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Custodial Services is the largest division within the Physical Plant Department. Our dedicated team takes pride in maintaining the cleanliness of all university academic facilities, ensuring a environment conducive for learning and research. In addition to our commitment to academic spaces, we are also responsible for post-event cleaning after university and athletic events.

 

Our custodial leadership team understands the unique requirements of educational spaces, and have created a meticulous approach that covers classrooms, offices, restrooms, laboratories and other areas. By adhering to this comprehensive cleaning regime, we aim to create a welcoming atmosphere that fosters success. 

 

ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CLEANING SCHEDULE

·      Cleaned daily

·      Clean whiteboards or blackboards

·      Empty waste containers; check or replace liners

·      Clean/dust sills, tables, desks, podium

·      Sweep, dust mop, or wet mop floors to remove dirt/debris/spills

·      Vacuum carpet – 1x/week whole room, daily to remove visible debris

·      Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces including desks, door handles, light switches, etc.

·      Align desks, tables, and chairs

·      Cleaned once a week on a scheduled day 

·      Office occupant will be responsible for cleaning personal workspaces such as computer keyboards, phones, desks, tables, etc. No personal items or papers will be moved for cleaning

·      Empty waste containers; check or replace liners

·      Sweep, dust mop, or wet mop floors to remove dirt/debris/spills

·      Vacuum carpet

·      Shared -use spaces inside office areas will be serviced daily; lobby, conference room, copy room, kitchen/break room, and restrooms

·      Days that offices are not cleaned trash cans can be placed outside the office door, or the occupant can pull the trash bag with contents from their can, tie the bag, and put it in a public can as public cans should be serviced daily  

·      Cleaned, sanitized, and restocked daily

·      Empty waste containers; check or replace liners

·      Clean and sanitize sinks, toilets, and urinals

·      Disinfect partitions/dividers

·      Clean mirrors

·      Restock soap and paper dispensers

·      Wet mop floor with disinfectant cleaner

·      Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces; door handles, light switches, etc.

·      High dust and Clean window ledges 1 x/week

·      Cleaned 2 times per week

·      Sweep, dust mop, or wet mop floors to remove dirt/debris/spills

·      Wipe Down and/or Dust handrails as needed

·      Disinfect, Wipe Down and/or Dust handrails as needed

·      Cleaned daily

·      Empty waste containers: check or replace liners

·      Sweep, dust mop, or wet mop floors to remove dirt/debris/spills

·      Vacuum carpet

·      Remove cobwebs

·      Clean entryway glass

·      Clean and disinfect water fountains

·      Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces; door handles, light switches, etc.

·      Cleaned daily

·      Empty waste containers; check or replace liners

·      Wipe down the outside of waste containers and surrounding walls

·      Sweep, dust mop, or wet mop floors to remove dirt/debris/spills

·      Wipe down Counters and Sinks (where applicable)

·      Wipe down the exterior surfaces of refrigerators, stoves, and microwave ovens

·      Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces; door handles, light switches, etc.

·      Cleaned daily

·      Clean control panel

·      Spot clean aluminum

·      Sweep, dust mop, or wet mop floors to remove dirt/debris/spills

·      Detail clean door tracks with hand brush as needed

·      Cleaned Daily

·      Empty waste containers; check or replace liners

·      Sweep, dust mop, or wet mop floors to remove dirt/debris/spills

·      Vacuum 1x/week or to remove visible debris

·      Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces; door handles, light switches, etc.

Special request should be submitted via a work order on the Physical Plant website.

Questions or concerns, please email physicalplantFREEMississippi%20or call 601.266.4414.

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Physical Plant
118 College Drive, #5058
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
3105 West 4th Street

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Email
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Phone
601.266.4414