Facilities and Operations

west campus
What We Do

The Office of Facilities and Operations provides 24-hour support services to students, faculty and staff in a timely manner through the use of a computerized work order system for maintenance and emergency repairs.

Contact Information

Facilities and Operations' primary functions include general maintenance, custodial, and grounds maintenance for the college campus as well as warehouse services, utilities, fire safety, event support, signage, recycling and snow removal.

Improvements to Enhance Learning

Our mission is to support the Rhode Island College community by improving the quality of the campus through:

  • planning
  • constructing
  • maintaining

and by providing superior services in an effective and environmentally-conscience manner to enhance student learning. The Maintenance & Repair staff operates, maintains and repairs all buildings on campus, including residence halls. The services provided are electrical, carpentry, general maintenance, painting, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and locksmith services.

How We Support Campus Sustainability

Submitting a Work Order

If you require immediate assistance, contact the Office of Facilities and Operations at 401-456-8262. Otherwise, please proceed by:

  1. Navigate to Facilities and Operations Support
  2. make sure you are signed-in
  3. select a service request category
  4. select a service within that category
  5. submit the ticket

A technician will then be assigned to the request. Alternatively, you may email facilitieswo@ric.edu with your request.

Staff

Proud of Our Contributions

RIC's Executive Chef, Dean Faiola and Jim Murphy in campus garden

How We Support Campus Sustainability

From decreasing energy usage to nurturing pollinators to sourcing locally grown foods, we are actively demonstrating our commitment to the environment.