About Facilities Services
Facilities Services (FS) supports San Francisco State University and provides exemplary stewardship of the academic campus. The department’s operational scope encompasses:
- 2.6 million gross square feet
- 144 acres of land at the main campus in southwest San Francisco
- 34 acres of land at the University’s Estuary and Ocean Science Center at Romberg Tiburon Campus along the shore of San Francisco Bay in Marin County
- The Downtown Campus located at 160 Spear Street, Suite 1220
- Other University-owned properties in or around San Francisco
What we do
Facilities Services ensures that SFSU’s campus buildings and grounds uphold the highest safety, aesthetic and sustainability standards. Our teams maintain and enhance the campus infrastructure, delivering responsive, efficient services that promote a welcoming environment and reflect the University’s culture and mission.
Housing maintenance
For housing maintenance issues and concerns, contact Facilities Housing Customer Service Center at (415) 405-0579 or submit a service request.
Service/Key requests
For campus maintenance issues or campus key requests, please submit a request online or call Facilities Services Customer Service Center.
Operating units
Facilities Services includes the following units:
Customer Service Center
The Facilities Services Customer Service Center (CSC) is the central point of contact for campus facilities issues and/or requests, providing efficient service to the campus community.
Custodial Services and Waste Management
Custodial Services and Waste Management provides a clean, safe and healthy campus environment using sustainable products and practices that ensure efficient, high-quality service.
Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance
Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance oversees campus electrical, HVAC, plumbing and fire and life safety systems to ensure academic, classroom and office spaces are safe, reliable and running smoothly.
Structural Maintenance
Structural Maintenance oversees campus locks, carpentry, paint and small projects to ensure all state-funded campus buildings and auxiliary service spaces are secure, functional and well-maintained.
Fleet
Fleet Services oversees the maintenance of campus-owned vehicles, electric and gas-powered carts and landscaping equipment ensuring safe operations, timely repairs and regulatory compliance.
Grounds
Grounds provides outdoor maintenance services across campus and University Housing properties to ensure each area is safe, clean and visually appealing.
Estuary and Ocean Science Center
The Facilities Services staff at the Estuary and Ocean Science Center supports and maintains buildings, labs, the Bay Conference Center and the bay-water intake system, while also assisting graduate students with the setup and ongoing operation of their research projects.
Structural Maintenance
The Facilities Services staff at the Estuary & Ocean Science Center supports and maintains buildings, labs, the Bay Conference Center and the bay-water intake system, while also assisting graduate students with the setup and ongoing operation of their research projects.
Facilities Business Unit
The Facilities Business Unit, comprised of the Human Resources and Financial Services teams, provides strategic support for HR-related, budgeting and procurement services for the department, working in coordination with campus partners to strengthen operations and manage resources effectively.