One of the oldest community colleges in California, MJC has two main campuses in the city of Modesto and serves more than 18,000 day and evening students each semester.
Located near the city of Sonora in the wooded Sierra Nevada foothills, Columbia College is a primary resource of adult learning for residents throughout the Mother Lode region.
Department Overview
The Facilities Operations Department is responsible for all campus facilities maintenance.
The Trades Department employees specialize in carpentry, electrical, HVAC, locksmith,
painting, plumbing & welding. There are two Maintenance Assistants responsible for
event set-ups, equipment and office relocations, and assisting the trades with maintenance
duties. The Grounds Department is responsible for maintaining campus grounds and supports
all MJC athletics events. The Custodial Department employees is responsible for cleaning
maintenance of all buildings and supports all campus events.
Custodial Services Overview
The custodial department for MJC and Central Services covers three shifts. The majority
of coverage is provided during graveyard shift and each custodian has an assigned
area. Graveyard custodial hours are Sunday-Friday from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The day and
swing shift custodial staff clean restricted areas during the day and provide rotational
restroom coverage on both campuses.
To place a request or make contact with custodial, please contact Facilities Operations
at 575-6572.
Grounds Services Overview
The grounds department serves 217 acres (East & West Campuses combined) for MJC and
Central Services. It provides services to all campus grounds and all athletic events
support for both campuses to include mowing, edging, irrigation systems, & tree and
shrub pruning. Grounds also maintains the football, soccer, softball and baseball
fields regularly and prepares them for athletic events.
To make contact with grounds, please contact Facilities Operations at 575-6572.
Maintenance Services Overview
The maintenance department for MJC and Central Services is responsible for the operation
and maintenance of all buildings, central heating and cooling, lighting systems, plumbing,
electrical, carpentry, painting and locksmith.
Repair of any building component to include offices, classrooms, and common areas requires the submission of a work order through the Colleague. Emergency and safety concerns should be reported immediately by contacting 575-6572.
Note: Maintenance does not repair instructional equipment. Instructional equipment is specialty equipment that is requested by the department or the division, such as paint booths, kitchen mixers & ovens, fume hoods, refrigerators, etc.
MJC and CS Facility Services Staff
Facilities Planning & Operations Main Office: (209) 575-6572
Yolanda Perregil, Senior Director