Keeping MIT Shining
The Custodial Services group works to maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout MIT to support a comfortable learning environment. Custodians work round-the-clock shifts to minimize inconvenience while providing efficient, services to classrooms, labs, offices, and public spaces. Each team's mission is to treat customers in a courteous, professional manner and to provide timely responses to special requests and emergencies.
Basic Services
- Cleaning classrooms, labs, offices
- Cleaning entrances, lobbies, restrooms, and corridors
- Remove trash and recycling waste
- Emergency responses to bad weather or accidents
Special Services (Requires a Fee. Select Internal Provider in SAP.)
- Set up tables and chairs for events
- Cleaning blinds, drapes, upholstery
- Non-scheduled cleaning areas
Request a Service
Special Cleaning -- Required for department event or meeting
Normal Cleaning -- No fee required. Please email cust-coach@mit.edu.
Items available for events (please order at least five days in advance)
- 6-foot rectangular tables
- Folding chairs
- Coat racks
- Hangers
- Trash barrels
- Recycling bins (for paper)
- Recycling bins (for bottles, cans, or plastic)
Students may order items by contacting Custodial Services for indoor events.
Let us know how we're doing. If you have positive feedback, we'd love to hear it. Or if you notice an area that needs attention, please let us know. Email your comments to cust-coach@mit.edu.
MIT's Custodial Services does not provide services to non-facilities buildings such as dormitories and some leased properties such as Draper Lab, Technology Square, Whitehead and Broad Institute.
More info? Visit the Custodial Services web page.
