Buildings & Facilities

Facilities Services Division

Space matters in creating learning and working environments that foster comfort, risk-taking, collaboration, and innovation in service of deep and equitable learning. Clean, well-functioning, organized space reflects our deep value and respect for our students and their families. This page contains information about ensuring that high-quality space.

“Better is possible. It does not take genius. It takes diligence. It takes moral clarity. It takes ingenuity. And above all, it takes a willingness to try.” Atul Gawande

Facilities Services

Facilities Services strives to support the schools in all aspects of its service delivery through innovative stewardship of SFUSD assets and resources. Our facilities' operations support is intended to ensure safe, efficient operations and customer experience. Following is some essential and valuable operations information for your reference.

Security

  • For After Hours Security Dispatch, contact 415-695-5665
  • For Buildings & Grounds response, contact 415-695-5525 if:
    • School access keys are lost or stolen
    • School cannot be secured due to door or window malfunction
    • Exterior door cannot be secured for any reason

Integrated Pest Management

  • Page under construction, come back soon for updates!

Contact Cadi Poile at 415-319-3334

 

Warehouse

WAREHOUSE SERVICE REQUEST FROM

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelsJk6vrwMyoklMhMmIRx_5_B5dTZLxGApWvb9Wz7_rlrVig/viewform?usp=sf_link

Please use the update form for:

1. General Warehouse Services/Loaners
   - Tables request
   - Chairs request
   - Risers request
   - Misc request

2. FURNITURE REMOVAL/PICK UP
    - Inner Move: Move furniture WITHIN your site
    - Furniture Delivery/Exchange: Move furniture from one site TO ANOTHER SITE that has requested it      
    - Furniture Removal: REMOVE furniture from your site

3. E-WASTE pick up
     (all e-waste items need to be moved to a central location and all small things need to be in boxes no more significant than standard banker boxes.)

4. Text Book Removal

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM:

  • Submit a separate request for each of the services above.
  • The current form is for the site administrator or their designee to complete.
  • This will help us increase order processing efficiency and prevent repeat submissions.
  • Ensure the person requesting the item(s) completes this form to avoid duplicate requests.

Thank you,

Facilities Services Team and Warehouse Manager Daniel Melendez (415) 471-4641

 

 

 

Site Improvements and Modifications

If graffiti is in need of immediate nature due to offensive content, please also call Work Control at 415-695-5525.

 

Custodial Department

What we do:

Custodial Services provides a wide range of cleaning services, including building and restroom cleaning, floor care, and trash and recycling removal.
Our dedicated team works around the clock to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in our indoor spaces and support the values of SFUSD. We also provide support for campus events like the Shared Schoolyard Program

Our Custodial Service Managers

Lester Lopez, (415) 309-2137, lopezl3@sfusd.edu

Cecil Zaraspe, (415) 314-8170, zaraspec@sfusd.edu

Custodial Schedule

Custodial Services Feedback Form 

This form is intended for site administrators to make a request, complaint, or commendation about custodial services. The Director of Custodial Services will review responses.

Custodial Feedback Form

Programs

Programs are the Facilities Services Division sector that ensures the best and highest use of our properties. By working to bridge the gap between facilities and operations, it offers sustainable and integrative thinking.

Shared Schoolyard Program

      Contact Yelena Miakinina at miakininay@sfusd.edu

 

Co-Location

Sharing space

  • with another school
  • with a CBO
  • with a charter school

 

Health and Safety

Fire Alarm and Fire Code Guidelines

     Contact B & G for support if you need help or get a citation (415) 695-5525

 

Lead in Drinking Water

Updated information coming soon.

Peeling Lead Paint

Various sites have had their site tested for lead-based paint. Survey and sample information is located in the Environmental Department. Routine maintenance of peeling paint is performed by our trained workers at Building and Grounds; larger scale paint maintenance is normally part of a larger renovation project.

                  For concerns please put in a work order into Buildings and Grounds or contact                   Rafael Picazo or his staff at 415-241-6226 for more information.

 

Indoor Air Quality and Other Air Emissions

For concerns or Issues with Indoor Air Quality, contact Rafael Picazo or his staff at 415-241-6226

  • Department works with the San Francisco Public Health Department (SFPHD)
  • Someone from SFPHD to will investigate the concerns and write a report with their findings and recommendations for SFUSD
  • Rafael Picazo will then make arrangements to have repairs made with Building & Grounds or outside contractor

Peeling Lead Paint

  • Various sites have had their site tested for lead-based paint
    • Srvey and sample information is located in the Environmental Department.
  • Routine maintenance of peeling paint is performed by our trained workers at Building and Grounds.
  • Larger scale paint maintenance is normally part of a larger renovation project.

     For concerns, put in a work order into Buildings and Grounds or contact Rafael Picazo       or his staff at 415-241-6226.

 

Hazardous Materials/ Chemicals

  • SFUSD adheres to the San Francisco Health Code Ordinance #399-97 Articles 21, 21A and 22.
  • There are categories into what placement sites fall into concerning the ordinance, and the SFUSD and the SFDPH and they are as follows:
    • Disclaimer Sites
    • Childcare Centers (CDC’s)
    • Elementary Schools K-5
  • Disclaimer sites are not to store Hazardous Materials in quantities of greater than the following:
    • 55 gallons of liquid hazardous material
    • 500 pounds of solid hazardous material
    • 200 cubic feet of gasses material
  • The following sites must be registered with the SFDPH as a Business storing Hazardous Materials.
    • Elementary Schools that reach Grade 8/9 that have Science Laboratories
    • Middle Schools 6-9
    • High Schools 10-12
    • Administrative Sites

ADA Requirements

For questions about ADA or physical accommodation for students and staff, contact Mary Fung at (415) 241-4309, fungm@sfusd.edu.

 

Facilities Use Agreement/Permits

Contact Real Estate Office for support: 415-241-6090

Buildings and Grounds (B & G) Work Orders (SchoolDude)

Bond Information

Please visit the Bond Program page for information.

 

This page was last updated on July 28, 2023