Temple University - Facilities Management - Main Campus

Teamwork is the center of everything we do here at Facilities Management.
There is a strong sense of support and collaboration that goes into the work performed.
Thank you to the dedicated men and women who's commitment to excellence helps make Temple University the best it can be!

Congratulations Temple University's Class of 2026!

I am pleased to share, we have a new addition to our team; please join me in welcoming, Stephen Bickel, Temple University's Assistant Fire Marshal.
Stephen spent many years as the Fire Inspector at L&I, before becoming a Safety Specialist at U of P.
Wishing Stephen the best of luck on his new journey here!

Our Temple Community celebrated "Bring your child to work day"

I am proud to share some of Facilities Management little Owlettes!

Thanks to Campus Recreation for hosting the events at the Aramark Student Training Recreation Center today!

Fire door certification training was held here at Facilities Management, in March 2026. The training is aligned with our continuous education learning for the lock shop. The lock shop falls under a peculiar trade because, if you touch it, you are responsible for closing and self-latching the door, and for ensuring the door locks and unlocks properly. There is a 13-point fire door inspection checklist:

Label Verification: Confirm that all required labels are clearly visible, legible, and compliant (e.g., manufacturer’s name, serial number, type of approval).
Openings and Surface Integrity: Ensure no open holes or breaks are present in the door or frame surfaces.
Vision Panels and Glazing: Verify that glazing, vision light frames, and glazing beads are intact and securely fastened.
Door, Frame, and Hardware Condition: Ensure components are secured, aligned, functional, and free of visible damage.
Missing or Broken Parts: Confirm no parts of the door assembly are missing or broken.
Clearances: Measure door clearances to verify they do not exceed NFPA 80 limits (per 4.8.4 and 6.3.1.7).
Self-Closing Operation: Test that the self-closing device fully closes the active door from the full-open position.
Coordinator Function (Double Doors): Verify that the inactive leaf closes before the active leaf to allow proper latching.
Latching Hardware: Confirm that latching hardware engages and secures the door when closed.
Prohibited Hardware: Ensure no auxiliary hardware is installed that interferes with or prohibits proper door operation.
Modification Prohibition: Verify that no field modifications have been made that void the fire

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requires that commercial fire doors be tested after initial installation and once every year.

Training is imperative for our locksmith team and is crucial to the role safety and security play in our jobs. This training was conducted within 8 hours and is paramount to our continuous training and education for the locksmith department.

A special thank you, Vernon Kelley Consultants for conducting the training, which covered NFPA 80, the Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protective Systems.

Hoppy Easter from ALL of US to ALL of YOU!

Facilities Management 1st Annual Easter Egg hunt; everyone's participation and team work topped off the eggselent event!

Congratulations Sydney the "2026 Easter Egg Hunter Champion"

Facilities Management, Operations and Maintenance is seeking a candidate to fill the Electrician II position. If you are an interested party, please click the link below.
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Electrician II Click the link provided to see the complete job description.

Collaborating with TUPD and Temple Student Govt. focusing on campus safety and lighting.

Temple University Public Safety, Temple Student Government, and Temple's Facilities Management Office all came together to talk through ways to improve lighting on and around campus. It was a thoughtful, solutions-focused discussion that will lead to brighter spaces in several new areas and an example of a strong partnership in action. Safety.Temple.edu #ProudTUserve #TempleUniversity

Walk Auditorium is located in Ritter Hall, specifically situated within the Ritter Hall Annex/Walk Auditorium complex located near 1301 Cecil B. Moore Ave on the main campus.
With the age of the space it was grandfathered in as an exception to ADA compliancy. The auditorium is one of the oldest spaces on campus, and remains largely unmodernized.
There is fixed seating and tables in the last row for wheelchair users in the audience, however, the presenter’s podium at the front of the room is on a stage, and that unfortunately is not wheelchair accessible. With the slope of the floor and positioning of the seats, it was not possible to safely add a permanent ramp.

Mike Schulcz, one of Operations and Maintenance Local 835 carpenter, built a custom-designed ramp, constructed to safely fit the space, accommodating the spaces odd shaped layout and the existing floor.

He recognized and resolved an issue that had persisted for years; speakers with disabilities having to present from the audience area.

The staff at Ritter Hall Annex regularly commend Mike for his high-quality workmanship and professional demeanor.