Memorial University stands as a living memorial to those who served in the First and Second World Wars. Guided by this legacy and our mission and vision, Facilities Management proudly supports the university’s academic, research, and community ambitions by stewarding and enhancing its physical infrastructure. 

What We Do

Our expert team is committed to operational excellence across all units:

  • Carpentry -building maintenance and repair, custom woodworking
  • Central Utilities - operating power plants and monitoring mechanical rooms and heat distribution systems
  • Custodial Services – maintaining clean, welcoming spaces
  • Energy Systems & Controls – maintaining mechanical, HVAC and building controls
  • Electrical -  operating, repairing and maintaining all primary electrical services and fire alarm systems 
  • Facilities Engineering & Development (FED) – planning, design, and contract management for renovations, construction, and facilities upgrades
  • Grounds – snow and ice control, landscaping, moving services
  • Locksmith - installing and repairing lock cores, making keys and operating electronic locks and security systems
  • Plumbing - maintaining washbasins, toilets, showers, baths, hot and cold water, and drainage systems
  • Space Planning – optimizing and planning space usage
  • Sustainability and Climate Action -  implementing a targeted and strategic approach to climate action
  • Work Control Centre –  coordinating service calls and requests

For full service descriptions, please visit our Services page.

News

Starting on Thursday, Oct. 9, at 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, contractors are performing lifting work in the vicinity of parking lot 1 at the Arts and Administration building. Work involves demobilizing materials and equipment associated with the replacement of the atrium roof in the Arts and Administration building atrium. Commencement is weather-dependent.

Starting on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, contractors will performing a roof system replacement at the Arts and Administration and Engineering buildings. For both buildings this work is on roofs and at entrances noted below, but do not impact front door access.

From the Gazette