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Shops

The Physical Plant Department is a diverse team of dedicated people who seek to prevent problems before they arise and maintain the best possible environment for students, faculty and staff.

The Physical Plant department, composed of approximately 100 employees, is organized into several shops - Administration, Custodial Services, Events Operations Services, Grounds, Maintenance (Auto Shop, Building Mechanics, Carpentry, HVAC-R, and Lock Shop), and Recycling Services. Explore the specifics of the work each shop performs to maintain our campus and support its community members.