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California State University, Long Beach

Building Trades

Facilities Management Building Trades Services employs a staff trained in every principal; trade required for facilities maintenance, repair, alteration and construction. In addition, the staff can respond to urgent or specialized needs and provide continuity for basic maintenance and repair programs. Requests for routine or chargeback services may be made by calling our Customer Service Center at extension 5-4357 (5-HELP) or by submitting a Service Order Form.

Facilities Management also has an asbestos abatement team which is specially trained and certified to perform small asbestos removal projects within compliance of applicable regulations. Departments and building occupants are notified by memo when asbestos abatement will occur within their facility.

Building Maintenance Shop

  • Roof leaks
  • Ceiling tiles (loose / broken)
  • Floor tiles (loose / broken)
  • Fountain cleaning
  • Concrete repairs / replacement
  • Road / sidewalk repairs
  • Engraving - not routine
  • Name / desk / door plates - not routine
  • Moving services - not routine

Lock Shop

  • Door closures and hardware
  • Keys broken in lock
  • Door closer adjustments
  • Making keys for locks
  • Malfunctioning locks
  • Rekeying / System design - not routine
  • Remodel / renovation - not routine

Plumbing Shop

  • Clogged drains
  • Plumbing leaks
  • Toilet stoppages
  • Gas leaks
  • Remodel / renovation - not routine

Carpenter Shop

  • Bookcases
  • Shelves
  • Special orders
  • Furniture repair
  • Wood door repair
  • Remodel / renovation - not routine
  • Building of furniture - not routine

Electric Shop

  • Tripped circuit breakers
  • Burned out ballast's
  • Burned out bulbs / tubes
  • Clocks
  • Rewiring
  • Power outages
  • Troubleshooting
  • Technical assistance
  • Remodel / renovation - not routine

Paint Shop

  • Painting of:
    • Classrooms
    • Restrooms
    • Building exteriors, hallways, rails and posts
    • Offices - not routine
  • Signs
    • Street
    • Building
    • Directional
  • Graffiti removal

Metal Shop

  • Mig, Tig, Arc, Acetylene, welding and soldering.
  • Plasma and Acetylene Cutting.
  • Machine Shop Fabrication
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Design and repair of special projects:
    • Handrails
    • Drain Grates
    • Aluminum and steel casting
    • Chairs and tables
    • Metal podiums
    • Hitch service and installation.