The Physical Plant Operations (PPO) organization performs functions that touch everyone in the University community. Operate, maintain, and repair the structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire alarm systems of the University's buildings once their construction has been completed and accepted Maintain the Athletics fields Implement and affect the beautification and landscaping throughout the campus Clean halls, classrooms, conference rooms, lavatories, common areas, and offices (for security reasons, offices by appointment only), and remove trash and recycle materials Maintain the University's vehicle fleet Prepare planned and sanctioned event set-ups in support of Hospitality Services contracts. This function must be funded by the event sponsor in accordance with University policy Pick up, process, and distribute the external and interoffice mail Deliver parcels Maintain and repair elevators Warehouse excess furniture and bulk stationary materials, and retain University records required by law Review Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance with codes and regulations and provide internal consultation for resolving violations Pick up and remove litter from grounds, roads, and parking lots Remove snow and ice from roads, parking lots, and walks Administrate trash hauling Recycle contracts Negotiate and administrate electric, natural gas, water, and sewerage contracts Maintain the utilities and site infrastructure throughout the campus Coordinate on-campus moves and relocations. If the move is discretionary, your department may receive a charge Consult with the selection and installation of departmental furniture, carpet and window treatment. Provide for those items in common and public space Provide Pest Control Maintain and repair roadways, parking lots, and pedestrian thoroughfares Install building and room signage Re-paint building interiors and exteriors throughout the campus, and install wall coverings in common and public spaces Install and remove asset tags in compliance with University procedures For departmental funding responsibility, click link below: Departmental Funding Responsibility
