Housekeeping

Housekeeping staff routinely provides the University community with a clean, healthy and orderly campus environment in which to learn, work and socialize. In addition to daily cleaning services, Housekeeping provides event set-up support, waste and recycling removal, snow removal, window cleaning, window treatments, public furniture repair and replacement, and campus-wide pest control services.  

Housekeeping Resources:

• Effective Fall 2025: Housekeeping Program Adjustments
• All housekeeping requests must be submitted on a work request. 
• For a detailed list of services offered and associated rates, please see our Service Level Agreement for University Facilities. 
• HSC Housekeeping/Grounds Maintenance Services Announcement
• 2025 Window Cleaning Schedule
• Pest Control Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions 

What is the process for requesting event services?

A department representative or an outside entity should submit a requisition via TUmarketplace. The requisition should include contact person, event date and time, and other specific details pertinent to the event. All requests are to be submitted at least 5 to 7 days in advance so that all parties involved can be contacted to review the event. It is the customer’s responsibility to secure the space needed for the function.

Note: Any function or event that would need a cost estimate should be submitted through TUmarketplace.

What is the process or procedure pertaining to waste removal? Sensitive files?

Temple's waste stream consists of regular trash, food waste, and recycling materials (plastic, paper, bottle and cans). Housekeeping is responsible for the removal of all trash (except in the dorms). There are stations located throughout Temple labeled specifically for recycling materials.

All office waste is removed as follows:

• Food waste is collected daily from designated containers
• Desk side recycling is removed every Tuesday and Thursday
• Desk side trash is removed every Friday

Bulk trash removal is to be coordinated through Housekeeping by contacting 215-204-8460 or 215-204-1304 and asking for Michael Juhas.

Any sensitive materials (in bulk) that need to go out for document destruction should be submitted via work request that can be found in TUmarketplace. A verification of destruction will be submitted to Temple by the vendor. 

Note: Individual departments have access to PRO-SHRED1 for the destruction of sensitive materials

What department handles the cleaning services in the dorms?

The cleaning of the dorms is done by University Housing and Residential Life. The contact number is 215-204-7110.

What is the process for requesting window treatments (shades, blinds, filming)?

The request for the installation of blinds, shades, filming, etc. is to be submitted by the department through TUmarketplace. This work request will be forwarded to Housekeeping, who then will assign it to a service contractor. The contractor will then be on site to take measurements needed to complete the task. All charges will be submitted to that work request for payment.

Contact

Stephen Witherspoon, Associate Director of Housekeeping
215-204-7071
stephen.witherspoon@temple.edu