Facilities and Operations
The Facilities and Operations Department at Skagit Valley College is committed to creating and maintaining a safe, sustainable, and welcoming environment that supports student success, academic excellence, and community engagement. Through strategic capital planning, efficient facility management, and responsive operations, we ensure that campus infrastructure evolves to meet current and future needs. We prioritize stewardship of resources, continuous improvement, and collaboration across departments to uphold the college’s mission of accessibility, equity, and innovation in education.
Our Facilities team is organized into five key areas of operation:
- Administration
Includes oversight of capital projects and construction management.
- Building Maintenance
Ensures the upkeep and functionality of all college buildings and systems.
- Custodial Services
Maintains clean and healthy spaces across campus facilities.
- Grounds Maintenance
Preserves the natural beauty and usability of outdoor spaces. - Pest Control
Protects our campus by managing pests safely and effectively.
The college has fleet passenger vehicles available to SVC employees for state business travel. Employees must have a valid Washington State license, 2+ years of driving experience, and complete the driver acknowledgment form. Additional training is required for high-occupancy vehicles.
Download Driver Acknowledgment Form
Please submit a work order request for facilities to deliver empty boxes or pick up boxes that are ready to be stored. Employees will need to label each box with the date, associated department, document type and dates inclusive, as well as the date to destroy.
Labels for storage can be found here (Excel attachment added to Sharepoint coming soon!)
If you have questions about records retention schedules, please see the guidelines provided by the Washington State Government and Records Retention office.
The college can rent out many of its indoor and athletic facilities to outside groups.
More information coming soon!
Employees can request and reserve rooms on campus by using the 25Live scheduling system. The account login is the same as your employee email credentials.
Resources:
Learn more about the 25Live scheduling system
Tutorial on creating and requesting events
Skagit Valley College is committed to managing state property responsibly and efficiently. If you have equipment, furniture, or other items that are no longer needed by your department, please follow the surplus process outlined below.
Step 1: Complete the Asset Removal Form
Before transferring or disposing of any items, you must fill out the Asset Removal
Form. This form ensures proper tracking and documentation of college assets.
Step 2: Email the Completed Form
Once the form is complete, email it to surplus@skagit.edu for review and processing. A member of the Facilities or Purchasing team will follow
up with next steps.
Please do not move or dispose of surplus items until you receive confirmation from
the surplus team.
For questions or assistance, contact surplus@skagit.edu.
Facilities and Operations Office Information
Tim Wheeler
Executive Director of Facilities
360.416.7751
Timothy.Wheeler@skagit.edu
Adrienne Voorhies
Administrative Assistant
360.416.7695
adrienne.voorhies@skagit.edu
Joshua Ryba
Custodial Supervisor
360.416.7913
joshua.ryba@skagit.edu
David Marsh
Maintenance Supervisor
360.416.7685
david.marsh@skagit.edu
Andrew Lemberg
Assistant Director
360.416.7979
andrew.lemberg@skagit.edu
Work Order Requests
Submit a ticket to get help with a custodial, maintenance or grounds related issue, or to request a construction/renovation estimate or quote.