Custodial Services

Custodial Services include custodial cleaning and upkeep of academic, residential and administrative buildings. This includes hard surface and carpet maintenance, trash and recycle removal in public spaces inside buildings and restroom maintenance. 

Trash and Recycling Services

Facilities removes trash and recycling in public spaces in all academic, administrative, athletics, and research buildings. Office occupants are responsible for removing their own trash and recycling and bringing it to the bins located in public spaces. 

To Request Custodial Services

  • Call the Facilities Service Center (413) 545-6401 to report a facility-related emergency issue in a building. 
  • Submit our online Service Request Form for non-emergency service requests.

If you have a general question,  please email askcustodial@umass.edu.

Custodial Services Management

Chuck (Chester) McKay, Associate Director, Custodial Services
cmckay@umass.edu

Beth Desbien, Manager of Custodial Services
Academic & Research Buildings, Days

bdesbien@facil.umass.edu
413-545-3050

David Lynch, Manager of Custodial Services
Academic & Research Buildings, Nights

davidlynch@umass.edu
Office: 413-577-1007
Cell: 413-246-6801

John McGrath, Manager of Custodial Services
Southwest Residential

johnmcgrath@umass.edu
Office: 413-545-6771
Cell: 413-450-8599

Kristen Nickl, Manager of Custodial Services
Northeast, Orchard Hill & Central Residential

knickl@umass.edu
Office:413-545-1490