And above all else, customer service. A key element of providing outstanding customer service is maintaining the image of professionalism within the campus facilities department. Not only do you want your customers to appreciate the high level of quality work done by your staff, but you want them also to recognize that these same employees are a significant part of a team effort on campus. A facilities team which significantly and positively effects faculty and students alike, from the moment they turn on a faucet for a hot shower in the morning, to the moment they sit in a comfortable and clean lecture hall, to the safe and well-lit walk home to the dorms at the end of the day. There's an incredible amount of work going on behind the scenes on campuses, and some are now reconsidering the role uniforms play in the custodial and maintenance environments.
Uniforms are undoubtably a touchy topic.
Some employees prefer not to be restricted in their wardrobes, but safety, comfort, and appearance of workers is a concern for managers. I am trying to decide on purchasing, renting, shirts only or complete uniforms. We provide uniforms for our custodians, shop, and transportation employees. We initially purchased the uniforms but found that in our area, it is cheaper to rent them and have the renting company clean and replace them. We only provide shirts for those who mostly work indoors.