Facilities Management
Employee Recognition
Doug Morazan, Facilities Management
Doug answered the service call to change out several lights in our department office.
He cleaned any debris that fell from the lights, and the office looks like a brand-new
world! Thank you, Doug, for your friendly demeanor and bringing light back to our
workday.
Ray Lopez, Facilities Management
Ray was in my office yesterday and fixed the stained ceiling tiles. He did an excellent
job and even vacuumed up the debris.
Monique Bustamante, Facilities Management
Monique provides impeccable service. She and her colleagues make the university's
collective administrative, auxiliary and academic efforts appear seamless. Managing
facilities and providing an invisible "Disneyland Effect" deserves a resounding high
five. These quiet and treasured hands mend, secure, and polish what is needed for
daily academic work. Like Monique, they do so during the hours that many are resting
to begin the next day. If one lingers around office buildings, labs and lecture rooms,
just beyond the close of day, he or she may glimpse Monique. She can be found hard
at work, loyal to university standards and kind within her capacity. She works silently
as she supports administrative staff, faculty and our students. Monique serves above
and beyond the call of her nightly duties. Diligent and fastidious, she gently maintains
her work even beside those working beyond close of day. Each day when we enter our
buildings, we are deposited into an intentional fresh start. The management of our
facilities is an enhancement of our work atmosphere. This mindful act is deliberate
kindness, and it deserves recognition. Thank you, Monique, you are seen and valued.
Richard Jones, Facilities Management
Richard was able to use creativity to make a key for our cabinet. We appreciate his
resourcefulness and determination. Thank you, Richard.
Meredith Booey-Sandrik, Facilities Management
Meredith was super helpful with all the extra requests during the summer. I appreciate
the kindness that she exudes while doing a great job.
Facilities Management
We recently completed an office move, and we couldn’t have done it without the incredible
support from our Facilities team. From start to finish, their dedication, professionalism,
and hard work made the transition smooth and successful. A heartfelt thank you to
Carmen Abarca, our wonderful building janitor, whose help was invaluable; to our skilled
electricians, including Chris Tift (and a special thanks as well to the other electrician
whose name I didn’t catch); to the roof tile folks who ensured everything was in perfect
condition; and to Rachel Atwood for her exceptional coordination and support throughout
the process. We’re truly grateful to be surrounded by such a dependable and hardworking
team. Thank you all for going above and beyond to help us settle in.
Facilities Management
Big shout out and a huge thank you to the entire Facilities Management team who saved
our bacon by helping us prepare for very important visit. Your hard work was very
much appreciated and could not have been done without the entire team. Thank you,
Facilities Management and its entire team.
Plant Operations
Big shout out and a huge thank you for going above and beyond to the entire plant
operations team for helping us prepare for very important visit. Your hard work was
very much appreciated and could not have been done without the entire team. Thank
you, Plant Operations and its entire team.
Facilities Management
Let’s take a moment to give a high-five to the Facilities team. This team has worked
hard over the last few years to implement campus Central Plant improvements. They
are fixing the things that break down and are doing a great job ensuring our functionality
for the future. Thank you to the Facilities team for doing your best to manage this
huge project!
Meredith Sandrik, Facilities Management
Meredith consistently delivers exceptional customer service. She is highly professional
and goes above and beyond to ensure that our work orders are handled with care and
efficiency.
Elaine Champion, Facilities Management
I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Elaine for her exceptional support in getting
our work order processed — one that had been submitted nearly three months ago. When
I contacted the Facilities Office, she promptly reviewed our request and assured me,
"I will make sure this is taken care of." True to her word, not only was the job completed,
but she also followed up with a call to confirm the work was finished. Elaine clearly
understood the urgency of the situation. What truly stood out, however, was her dedication
to providing outstanding customer service. She didn’t deflect responsibility, and
her approach was both kind and resourceful throughout the process. Thank you so much,
Elaine, for going above and beyond.
Facilities Management
Wow! Put it in a ticket at 9:30 a.m. to have a recently vacated office cleaned. Came
in at 7 a.m. the next morning to a sparkly, shiny space (even the floor was waxed).
Thank you for the work that you do around the building, campus and the university.
We truly appreciate you!
Elaine Champion, Custodial
Elaine consistently surpasses her job responsibilities, taking initiative to address
challenges and implement innovative solutions. Her ability to anticipate needs and
act decisively has led to improved efficiency.
Elaine Champion, Custodial
Elaine keeps our library clean every day and is such a positive person with great
energy. My whole staff loves her presence, and she has helped so many in our building
in so many ways. She has dropped everything to help with a huge spill we had this
week and had to deal with the delivery involved. We appreciate your dedication, Elaine.
Elaine Champion, Facilities Management
Elaine Champion consistently goes above and beyond in her work at the library. She
communicates effectively and efficiently with all faculty and staff, making sure that
everyone's needs are met with professionalism and care. Elaine keeps our restrooms
and library spaces clean, and whenever there is a spill or a mess, she is always the
first to step in and help, never hesitating to go the extra mile. Elaine is an essential
and irreplaceable part of our library community. We all deeply admire her positivity,
her willingness to assist, and her dedication to maintaining a welcoming and clean
environment for everyone. Thank you, Elaine, for always going above and beyond for
the library! You are truly a valued and essential member of our team, and we appreciate
you more than words can express.
Miguel Martinez, Custodial Services
A big thank you to Miguel who was so willing and ready to step up and assist with
a building that is outside of his normal routine. Miguel made sure to follow up and
ensure accuracy, all with a smile on his face when he arrived. The hard work and dedication
to his craft does not go unnoticed.
Casey took great care with a difficult task that took many hours to complete. His collaboration with another team was a great example of teamwork and patience. Thank you for your great work, Casey!
Mike White, Facilities Management
I want to express my sincere gratitude to Mike for his exceptional help with the heating
issue in my office. From the moment he arrived, he went above and beyond to ensure
the problem was fully addressed. Mike's professionalism was evident throughout the
entire process, as he worked diligently to identify the issue and resolve it. He was
not only highly knowledgeable, but also incredibly polite and respectful, making sure
I was kept informed every step of the way. His dedication to getting the job done
right truly exceeded my expectations, and I am grateful for his outstanding service.
Mike White, Facilities Department
Huge shoutout to Mike and the entire HVAC team for their hard work in fixing our thermostat.
Thanks to your efforts, our department is finally comfortable, and we truly appreciate
all the time and energy you put into resolving the issue. Your dedication to keeping
our workplace in top shape does not go unnoticed, and we’re all very grateful for
the positive impact you’ve had on our daily comfort. Thank you again for your outstanding
work.
Facilities Management - Grounds
I want to recognize the Grounds Crew for all the hard work that goes into maintaining
the Fresno State campus during all the summer camps. Also, it is not easy working
in 100+ degree weather all summer long. My hat goes off to this amazing team.
Darren Williams, Facilities Management Grounds
I want the campus community to know the pride and hard work that Darren puts into
trimming the thousands of trees around campus. Darren meticulously shapes and sculpts
the trees in such a way that you can hardly tell they have been pruned at all. It
takes great talent to do this kind of work, and I am amazed by the workmanship. Darren
is our dedicated tree trimmer, and Fresno State is so lucky to have him as our unofficial
arborist.
Facilities Management Grounds and Irrigation
There are red roses on Barstow and Chestnut that are absolutely beautiful. They are
also on the south side of Thomas Administration. It makes such a big difference when
there are bright points like that in our landscape. Thank you to the Facilities Management
Grounds and Irrigation teams for keeping the campus beautiful!
Grounds Team, Facilities Management
Shout out to the ground crews for keeping the campus green, clean and beautiful. The
roses, flowers and trees are beautiful during springtime. Thank you for making the
campus look like a park. I was a student and worked here for 24 years, somehow, I
do not get bored of the campus, because it is like going to the park, not work. Keep
up the excellent work, we appreciate your services.
Paul Rivas, Light Equipment Operator
Thank you, Paul, for going above and beyond in keeping our campus grounds clean and
well-maintained. Your hard work and dedication truly deserve appreciation!
Matt Montez, Library
Matt was extremely helpful with a delivery spill and had to deal with the repercussions
from it. He helped me and my staff tremendously and I am so very grateful that he
was able to take care of it so quickly. He also helps out every day in ways that often
go unnoticed,so I just want to say that Matt you are amazing and thank you for all
you do.
Matt Montez, Library Services
Matt is amazing. He always goes above and beyond to provide the best possible work,
advice and feedback to support the Learning Center. We all appreciate what he does
for our department. Thank you so much, Matt.
Matthew Montez, Library
Matt is amazing. He always goes above and beyond to provide the best possible work,
advice and feedback to support the Learning Center. We all appreciate what he does
for our department. Thank you so much, Matt.
Racheal Freeman, Facilities Management
Racheal resolved a door/lock issue with a simple and clever solution. We appreciate
the time she took to resolve the problem!
Facilities Management - Painting Team
Huge thanks to Robert Rothschild and the amazing painting team! They were fast, friendly,
thoughtful, and did a fantastic job. We’re so grateful for their work and their great
attitudes.
Facilities Management/Paint
A big thank you to Rob Rothschild and the entire Paint Department team for their excellent
customer service and support in Engineering East and its departments. Your responsiveness
to requests, attention to detail, and quick follow-through are truly appreciated.
Your work helps create a professional and welcoming environment for students, faculty
and staff alike. Thank you for going above and beyond — you help make Fresno State
a better place every day!
Joaquin Yepez, Facilities Operations
Joaquin did a beautiful job on the work order we submitted. He kept us up to date
on the progress and made sure we were happy with the results. Thank you for all your
hard work, Joaquin. We appreciate you!
Facilities Management - Painting Staff
The Facilities Management Painting staff is amazing! We have had a few projects at
the Smittcamp Alumni House, and the staff always have great communication regarding
working being done, excellent work ethic and everything looks fresh and new once the
project is completed.
Thank you Louie for taking care of our faucet issue. We can now wash our dishes with hot water and more than a trickle. You are appreciated.
I want to say thank you to Pete for all his help that I constantly need to perform my day-to-day work. Pete is always willing to help me with issues and he follows up until he makes sure they have been resolved. His quick turnaround and support saves us a lot of time and his efficiency makes our work easier. Thank you, Pete, for your above and beyond work, it is much appreciated.