UC Davis Facilities

Meet the Energy Engineering team, the group behind smarter, more efficient building operations at UC Davis. With nearly a century of combined experience, they blend engineering, data science, and hands‑on problem‑solving to reduce energy waste and support campus comfort every day. Learn more in Facilities Management News.

Meet Marta Bliemeister, a fourth‑year Civil Engineering major who has become an essential part of our Sustainable Wastewater team. Her work on the vermifiltration project spans design, testing, and grant management. Discover her story in Facilities Management News!

At UC Davis, that legacy lives on through the miles of bike paths and sustainable infrastructure our Facilities Management teams support every day.

Thanks to a collaboration between Arboretum Ambassador interns and Shields staff, students can now enjoy a nature‑inspired space to study, recharge, and connect. Read the full story in Facilities Management News or on the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden website!

At the Robert Mondavi Institute, sustainability is built into every step. As the world’s first LEED‑Platinum‑certified winery, RMI continues to advance research, innovation, and responsible resource use across its teaching and research facilities. Read more in Facilities Management News!

Meet one of our outstanding customers, Amelia Realzola! Based at Meyer Hall and the poultry headquarters, Amelia has spent almost four years ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of the birds that support teaching, research, and outreach across campus. To read more, check out Facilities Management News!

Thank you to our Utilities Underground Operations team for jumping in to address a leaking water line near the Facilities Services building. We appreciate your quick response and hard work in keeping campus running smoothly.

Congratulations to the UC Davis Arboretum! For the 3rd year in a row, the UC Davis Arboretum has been awarded “Best Tourist Destination” and runner up for “Best Plant Nursery” by the Davis Enterprise’s Readers’ Choice 2026 “Best in YOLO County."

This campus‑wide effort is transforming our heating system from steam to energy‑efficient hot water. Read more in Facilities Management News!

Meet Joe Burns, our High Voltage Supervisor keeping UC Davis powered every day. Over his nine years with Facilities Management, Joe has grown through multiple roles, bringing leadership and a commitment to safe, reliable campus operations. Learn more about his journey in Facilities Management News!