The Custodial Services department is responsible for the general cleaning of the majority of campus buildings on a daily basis. Our staff provide services for over four million square feet of space in more than 140 buildings.
About Us
We are a diverse workforce that reflect the demographics of our campus community and our region. We employ 225 people representing 22 countries speaking 28 different native languages. Our teams’ efforts contribute greatly to the quality of life for students, faculty, staff, and UVM patrons alike. Our custodial staff are highly trained and skilled in using state-of-the-art cleaning equipment, technologies and solutions to accomplish our work effectively and sustainably. Learn more about Our Services.
Mission
We provide the university with a clean, safe, and healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work.
Vision
We will lead our industry in Customer Satisfaction, Professionalism, Quality, Sustainability, Safety, and Employee Development while remaining Fiscally Responsible.
We will service our customers with the "I Care" spirit:
Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Guided by our commitment to diversity, social justice, and Our Common Ground, we will value and embrace individual differences. Our empowered staff, continuous improvement, green initiatives, and environmental sustainability will be the measure of our success.
Core Values
Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence
Staff Contact List
Custodial Leadership Team
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Coleman | Director | Gerald.Coleman@uvm.edu | 802-656-3385 |
| Guy Shane | Assistant Director & Area Manager of Academic/Admin | Guy.Shane@uvm.edu | 802-656-9299 |
| Mary Palin | Area Manager of Residential Life/Athletics/Libraries | Mary.Palin@uvm.edu | 802-656-9832 |
| Paul Campo | Quality Assurance Coordinator | Paul.Campo@uvm.edu | 802-656-1315 |
| Caleb Gilbert | Training & Development Coordinator | Caleb.D.Gilbert@uvm.edu | 802-656-5402 |
Administrative Support Staff
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Burroughs | Office Program Support | Nancy.Burroughs@uvm.edu | 802-656-8016 |
| Thi Nguyen | Office Program Support | Thi.Nguyen@uvm.edu | 802-656-9457 |
Custodial Supervisory Staff
| Name | Area | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bich Doan | Academic | Bich.Doan@uvm.edu | 802-656-4214 |
| Carlos Olivero | Res Life | Carlos.Olivero@uvm.edu | 802-656-9645 |
| Domebera Somda | Davis | Dombera.Somda@uvm.edu | 802-656-5066 |
| Edin Grbic | Res Life | Edin.Grbic@uvm.edu | 802-656-4092 |
| Emir Cicak | Recycling Team | Emir.Cicak@uvm.edu | 802-656-8174 |
| Enes Korajkic | Res Life | Enes.Korajkic@uvm.edu | 802-656-2548 |
| Gita Dhakal | Academic | Gita.Dhakal@uvm.edu | 802-656-4214 |
| Isa LaMothe | Academic | I.Lamothe@uvm.edu | 802-656-8038 |
| Bhagawat Poudyel | Academic | Bhagawat.Poudyel@uvm.edu | 802-656-4214 |
| Mediha Burazerovic | Res Life | Mediha.Burazerovic@uvm.edu | 802-656-9104 |
| Mike Wells II | Academic | Michael.Wells-II@uvm.edu | 802-656-4214 |
| Francis Mabawidi | Res Life | Francis.Mabawidi@uvm.edu | 802-656-9104 |
| Rob Prim | Academic | Robert.Prim@uvm.edu | 802-656-4214 |
| Safari Pililo | Res Life | Makuni.Wakahague@uvm.edu | 802-656-4160 |
| Senad Cicak | Academic | Senad.Cicak@uvm.edu | 802-656-4213 |
| Slavojka Avdibegovic | Academic | Slavojka.Avdibegovic@uvm.edu | 802-656-4214 |
Staff Profile
Our Steps Towards Sustainability
- We use 100% recycled content paper products
- Entryway floor matting made of 100% recycled material
- Plastic liner bags are made with recycled content
- We use "Green Seal" products whenever possible with ozone water as our primary cleaner
- Migration to chemical free floor stripping U
- We use "sealed batteries"
- Preference for cold water chemicals to reduce energy consumption
We are CIMS-GB certified with Honors.