Facilities Operations, Procurement, and Auxiliary Services
Facilities Operations Bulletins
Bat Prevention
Did you know bats can squeeze through openings as small as ½ inch? With students back on campus and cooler weather arriving, bats may seek warmer roosting spots. Ohio is home to 13 bat species—all...
Oberlin College – Summer Facilities Operations Project Updates
Throughout the summer, Facilities Operations has been hard at work preparing campus for the return of students, faculty, and staff. Below is a brief overview of some key projects completed or underway...
Mudd Air Quality Testing Information
Following the power outage at the Mudd Center, air quality testing was conducted once power was restored. The testing was performed as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of our staff and...
Campus Heating and Cooling Update
The “shoulder seasons” are the times of the year when outside temperatures can swing dramatically between warm days and cool nights. You may notice that indoor temperatures in campus buildings can...
Construction to Begin South of Hales Gymnasium
The grounds immediately south of Hales Gymnasium and Hales Annex will be cleared for the addition of 40 additional parking spaces to accommodate needs associated with the forthcoming Woodland Steet...
Labor Rates for Fiscal Year 2025
Labor Distribution Rates: Fiscal Year 2025
(July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025)To: Department Heads
From: Chet Arcaba, Director of Facilities StewardshipThe new Labor Distribution Rates for...
Best Practices for Work Order Submissions
At Facilities Operations, our goal is to provide the best service to Oberlin’s students, faculty, and staff. Here are best practices to ensure we respond to your work order in the timeliest manner.
...Spring Break Closure of Campus Buildings, Student Mail Room
Ongoing construction related to the Sustainable Infrastructure Program will result in planned power outages that necessitate the closure of numerous campus buildings during spring break.
The...
Best Practices for Work Order Submissions
At Facilities Operations, our goal is to provide the best service to Oberlin’s students, faculty, and staff. Here are best practices to ensure we respond to your work order in the timeliest manner.
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Labor Rates for fiscal year 2020
The new Labor Distribution Rates for Facilities Operations and Service Transportation staff is now available.