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Works and Maintenance Unit
Sustaining Excellence Through Reliable Infrastructure
The Works and Maintenance Unit plays a vital role in ensuring the effective operation, safety, and sustainability of the university’s physical infrastructure. As the engine room of campus upkeep, this unit is committed to maintaining a functional, secure, and aesthetically pleasing environment that enhances learning, research, and administrative productivity.
Operating under the Directorate of Physical Planning & Development, the unit handles a wide range of responsibilities—from regular maintenance of buildings and utilities to emergency repairs and infrastructural improvements. Its mission aligns with the university’s broader goals of providing a conducive academic environment and promoting operational excellence.
Core Responsibilities
The Works and Maintenance Unit is responsible for:
Routine and Preventive Maintenance: Timely upkeep of academic buildings, offices, lecture halls, laboratories, student hostels, and communal facilities to prevent deterioration.
Electrical Works: Installation, maintenance, and repair of lighting, wiring systems, backup power (generators/inverters), and campus-wide electrical infrastructure.
Plumbing and Water Systems: Ensuring reliable water supply, drainage, and sanitation services across the university community.
Mechanical Maintenance: Servicing and repair of mechanical installations such as air conditioners, water pumps, elevators, and generators.
Civil and Structural Repairs: Addressing issues such as roofing, wall cracks, tiling, painting, carpentry, and general structural integrity.
Emergency Response: Swift attention to urgent maintenance cases that threaten safety, academic activities, or administrative operations.
Facilities Upgrade Support: Collaborating in infrastructure development and modernization projects by providing technical expertise and oversight.
Commitment to Excellence
The Works and Maintenance Unit is staffed by qualified engineers, technicians, and support personnel who are dedicated to upholding the university’s standards of excellence. Through regular assessments and scheduled interventions, the unit ensures that all university facilities remain functional, safe, and fit for purpose.
In line with the university’s vision of excellence and innovation, the unit continually seeks more efficient, sustainable, and environmentally friendly approaches to maintenance and utility management.
The unit upholds strict adherence to health and safety standards while carrying out maintenance operations. Sustainable practices, such as the use of energy-efficient lighting and water-saving fixtures, are integrated into day-to-day activities to support the university’s eco-conscious initiatives.
Staff and students are encouraged to report any maintenance issues promptly through designated channels such as the maintenance helpdesk or the university’s internal service request portal. The unit works with a tracking system to ensure that all issues are resolved efficiently and transparently.
The Works and Maintenance Unit remains steadfast in its mandate to provide dependable support services that allow the university to operate smoothly and efficiently. Through teamwork, technical competence, and a proactive approach, the unit helps build an environment that fosters innovation, academic excellence, and community well-being.
The Hands Behind Campus Upkeep
Engr. John D. Godi
Director, IPU
Emmanuel B. Filli
Principal Civil Engineer
Peter V. wandamihya
Asst. Chief. Tech. Officer
Charles A. kuda
Senior Tech. officer
