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.

Order Services

To order cleaning services go to Service Requests in Atlas. Below is a list of some of the services available. There is no charge for our Basic Services, but there is for our Special Services, so be sure you have a Cost Object you can use to order these services.

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)

• Cleaning blinds, drapes, upholstery, refrigerators, exterior windows, etc.
• Non-scheduled cleaning areas
• Set up tables and chairs for events

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.