Cost-Recovery Services

Explore an example list of chargeable work requests. Hourly labour cost, parts or supply charges may apply.

Please note: If maintenance or modifications are found to be required due to negligence, the responsible department will be charged accordingly.

Scope of Work Team Do UBC Okanagan Labour Charges Apply? Do Material Charges Apply?
Name Plates, Directional and Custom Signage FSW/Contractor Yes Third-party sign material charges will apply. Charges for wall repairs may apply. Installation typically no cost.
Custom Build Projects SSA Yes Yes An estimate work request should be submitted.
Painting SSA/Contractor Yes Yes Labour charges may differ if a third-party is required to complete non-maintenance related painting (e.g. office wall colour change).
Extra Cleaning Requests Contractor Contractor fees apply Third-party charges may apply. Please use the Custodial Request Form to request more information.
Special Lighting and Electrical Requirements Electricians Yes Yes Labour charges may vary if a third-party is required to complete the special electrical request.
Greenhouse Materials and Installation SSA Yes Yes
Perforated Paper Towel for Labs FSW Yes $40.85/case of 12 (including tax)
Off Campus Moves and Events FSW Yes
On and Off Campus Deliveries FSW Yes
External and Student Event Setups FSW Yes
Specialty Equipment Repairs (e.g. lab equipment or installations) Electricians, Engineers and/or Contractor Yes Yes Labour charges may vary if a third-party is required to complete the specialty equipment request.
Window Blind Installation SSA Yes Yes Labour charges may vary if a third-party is required to complete the non-maintenance blind installation. Supplies are purchased through a third-party.
Window Privacy Frosting Contractor Yes Yes Third-party labour and material charges will apply.
Project Related Moves FSW Yes
Project Related Work, (e.g. Installations, Repairs, etc.) FSW, SSA, Electricians, Engineers and/or Contractor Yes Yes Labour charges vary depending on who is performing the task(s).
Special Fire Extinguisher Requirements for Labs Contractor Yes Supply cost of the fire extinguisher is dependent on the type of fire extinguisher.
Desk/Cabinet Keys for Existing Locks SSA Yes $15 per lock
Locksmith Work That Facilities Management Cannot Perform Contractor Yes Yes Labour charges may vary if a third-party is required to complete a locksmith request. Supplies are purchased through the third-party.
Wall Hangings and Displays FSW/SSA Yes Yes Extended labour charges may differ depending on who is performing the task(s). Material costs may apply.
Kitchen Water Filters SSA Yes Yes