Structural Maintenance

The Lock Shop provides installation, repair and replacement services for a wide range of mechanical and electric door operating and locking hardware throughout campus. 

Services

Services include but are not limited to: 

• Repair and maintain existing locks, panic hardware and door closures for the campus
• Change out locks and provide new keys
• Cut keys for authorized customers
• Maintain and install local security alarms and key switches
• Install door closers and doorsteps 

Note: The unlocking of general public areas, such as classrooms and buildings, is the responsibility of the San Francisco State University Police Department (UPD). 

For more information about campus keys, please visit Campus Keys FAQs.

Business Practice Directive

To learn more about campus key issuance and usage, please visit Key Management Policy.

The Carpentry Shop provides responsive, small-scale services to the campus community. These include installation, repair and routine maintenance of public spaces, including walls, floors, ceilings and doors, as well as service calls generated by the campus community.

Services

Below is an overview of some of the services the Carpentry Shop provides: 

• Repair baseboard, door, drywall and plaster
• Replace and repair ceiling tile
• Install restroom partitions
• Repair and replace floor tiles in public spaces
• Replace and/or repair vinyl, wood and other floor surfaces in public spaces
• Replace mirrors in restrooms and public spaces
• Repair and replace wooden railings and steps
• Install and replace stair treads, guards and safety strips
• Repair windows and glass on building exteriors
• Install whiteboards in classrooms
• Hang artwork
• Assemble furniture
• Clean gutters 

Carpentry Rechargeable Services 
In addition to routine maintenance and repair, the Carpentry Shop also provides billable-recharge services for work that falls outside the scope of routine maintenance and baseline services. These services are customer-funded, and payment is the responsibility of the requesting department or may be included in a project’s scope of work. 

Types of Carpentry Rechargeable Services 

Below are some examples of the Carpentry Shop’s rechargeable services: 

• Construct, repair and/or install cabinets, bookshelves and miscellaneous casework
• Replace and/or convert doors within controlled spaces
• Secure shelves, cabinets, gas cylinders, bookshelves, file cabinets, freezers or other furniture or equipment with earthquake restraints
• Frame pictures, hang pictures, and install or relocate whiteboards or chalkboards
• Repair office furniture
• Install or relocate mirrors
• Replace or repair carpet squares, vinyl floors, wooden floors and other floor surfaces in department spaces
• Purchase, install, maintain and repair venetian blinds or draperies 

The Paint Shop provides paint maintenance for all general fund supported university facilities. Services for non-general fund programs may be provided on a chargeback basis. The Paint Shop maintains approximately 2,288,245 square feet of space on the main campus.

Services

• Perform general maintenance painting in classrooms, offices, hallways and public spaces
• Paint exterior surfaces such as crosswalks, parking spaces and fire hydrants
• Perform emergency repair work such as leaks, wall damage and open wall access repairs
• Remove graffiti (priming/painting)
• Apply safety stripes (stairs/curbs) 

Please note: Paint is not provided to the campus departments to perform their own touch-ups or repairs. All campus painting projects must be completed by Facilities Services, which is funded to provide maintenance. 

Paint Rechargeable Services 
In addition to routine maintenance and repair, the Paint Shop also provides billable-recharge services for work that falls outside the scope of routine maintenance and baseline services. These services are customer-funded, and payment is the responsibility of the requesting department or may be included in a project’s scope of work.  

Types of Paint Rechargeable Services 

Below are some examples of the Paint Shop’s rechargeable services: 

• Paint and refinish all non-state space
• Paint and restripe parking lots
• Paint accent walls 

The Small Projects Group operates with a clear philosophy: every project begins with a defined objective, a set timeline, specific costs and performance requirements. The unit Is proactive, determined and innovative, with a strong focus on completing projects on time or ahead of schedule. The Small Projects Group works with campus community members from the onset to identify needs, develop cost estimates and outline a project timeline. 

Have a project you need help with? 

Submit a project initiation request online.

Please note: All projects must be submitted by a dean, SAVP, AVP, auxiliary director or equivalent, who will serve as the project owner.