The types of services that are provided by the Facilities Management Department include:

Arboretum/ Grounds

• Educational programs, e.g., nature walks, lectures, talks, newsletters
• Advice on horticultural matters
• Maintain tree data base and label trees
• Routine care of lawns, trees, roads, walks, and athletic fields
• Establishment and maintenance of flower and shrub beds
• Support of outdoor events
• Snow removal
• Repair, maintenance and purchasing of vehicles and equipment

Housekeeping

• Routine cleaning of academic, administrative, and residential buildings
• Moving of office furniture
• Set-ups for special events
• Trash removal and recycling
• Pest Control

Maintenance

• Repairs to cabinets, shelves, and bulletin boards
• Repairs to broken windows and doors, including glass
• Replaces or rekeys locking hardware
• Repair of blinds or shades
• Repair to all heating and cooling systems
• Painting
• Minor sign making
• Minor roof and gutter repairs
• Repair or replacement of plumbing
• Repairs campus electrical system
• Connects new equipment to the campus utility systems
• Repairs lamps, fans, air conditioners, refrigerators
• Operations of the Central Heating Plant

Private contractors under the administration of the Facilities Management are used to augment in-house labor. Typical areas of support are:

• Elevator maintenance and repairs
• Large mechanical repairs
• Large trash removal
• Major roof repairs & replacements
• Major tree maintenance
• Paving roads and sidewalks
• Primary electrical support
• Renovation and construction projects