Custodial Operations

Carlos Acevedo joined the Campus Operations team as the evening custodial supervisor in early 2019 and was promoted to operations manager for evenings in early 2022. Carlos manages front-line union employees as well as oversees employee training  and Campus Operations logistics across campus.

Previously, Carlos served for eight years at Lenox Hill Hospital as an environmental services supervisor. He brings with him 20 years of experience in hospital and environmental health services and hotel housekeeping.

Supported Buildings

Weeknights, 4 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

• Allan Rosenfield Building / Mailman School of Public Health
• Georgian Building
• Hammer Health Sciences Center
• NYC Department of Health Building (Floors: 4, 5, 6, 7)
• Presbyterian Building (Floors: 7 East, Center, West; 8 East, West; 9 East; 15 Center, East, and Room 1564; 17, 18, 19, 20)
• Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center
• Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
• Vanderbilt Clinic / College of Dental Medicine (Floors: 5, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15)
• William Black Building

Since joining Columbia University Irving Medical Center more than 25 years ago, Joseph Fernandez has been widely recognized for his commitment to the CUIMC community. Beginning with his early days delivering packages in the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons building, Joe has held various positions and duties and assisted in many important projects, including the remodeling of loading docks, mailrooms, and other locations. He aims to provide excellent, professional service to all staff, students, health care practitioners, and professors.

In 2016, Joe was honored by Facilities Management and Campus Services with a Giraffe Award for consistently going above and beyond the call of duty. He has also been recognized by Columbia University President Lee Bollinger and received multiple other commendations.

Oyeleke is responsible for the general upkeep of all public spaces and common areas within the residential and non-residential properties and the surrounding grounds. He manages and oversees the cleanliness, upkeep, and preservation of seven mixed-use residential properties housing 1,400 student residents and a mix of administrative office and clinical spaces.

“Leke” has been in the project and facilities management space for 10 years, managing projects and facilities in diverse domains such as parking, construction, IT, and engineering. He is a highly organized, resourceful, and result-driven individual who excels in the utilization of human and capital resources to achieve organizational goals.