Facilities Operations

Mission
The Mission of the Facilities Operations Department is to design, construct, and efficiently operate accessible, well-maintained facilities and infrastructure that support existing and future activities and facilitate growth of the University by providing a safe, healthy, comfortable, clean, and attractive environment for learning, living, and working.

The Department
The Facilities Operations Department is a service oriented organization that provides a wide range of services for the campus community, including facility design and construction, grounds care, electrical and mechanical maintenance, building maintenance and repair, utility generation and distribution, preventive maintenance, custodial services, and vehicle maintenance.

The Office
The office of Facilities Operations, located in Miller Court, performs the administrative duties of budget, work order control, scheduling, clerical, personnel functions, and other duties required for the employees of the department. The office also processes university fuel credit card billings, work order processing, and radio dispatch emergency repair.

Automotive
The Automotive Shop maintains all university owned vehicles and equipment. These include all vehicles operated by Facilities Operations, Facilities Planning, Public Safety, Media Services, Administrative Services, the President's Office, Grounds, and Campus Shuttle. These services are provided through a Work Order Request form.

Construction

Custodial Services
Custodial Services provides cleaning services for all academic and administrative buildings, athletic facilities, and residence halls. During three work shifts, they clean over 1,948,204 square feet in 52 buildings every day. They also perform minor maintenance items such as replacement of light bulbs and tubes. They often assist the Moving Crew during setup and take down for major special events. These services are provided through routine maintenance work orders and radio dispatch emergency service calls.

Grounds
The Grounds Crew maintains approximately 147 of the University's 700 acres. Their function is to maintain and beautify the grounds in order to enhance the overall visual impact of the campus. This type of maintenance includes mowing, edging, pruning, and the removal of trash and debris. The Grounds Crew is responsible for monitoring proper storm drainage and erosion control. As time and budget allow, the Grounds Crew also designs and installs upgraded landscape plans that reduce maintenance, while adding aesthetically pleasing green spaces.

Operations & Maintenance

Other Services
The Plant Operations Department also provides of public service through free consultation on maintenance, design, grounds, and construction topics to local schools, municipalities, and other non-profit organizations. These services are provided as time allows.

Staff
Kyle Cullars
kyle.cullars@gcsu.edu
Interim Director of Facilities Operations
478-445-4467

Lisa Bowden
lisa.bowden@gcsu.edu
Inventory
478-445-4467

Richard Campbell
richard.campbell@gcsu.edu
Automotive Shop Foreman
478-445-6414

Susan Daniels
susan.daniels@gcsu.edu
Assistant Director of Grounds & Landscape Services
478-445-4467

Walter Dudley
walter.dudley@gcsu.edu
Assistant Director of Custodial Services
478-445-4467

Cathy Fungone
cathy.fungone@gcsu.edu
Business Manager
478-445-4467

Rhonda Roberson
rhonda.roberson@gcsu.edu
Senior Secretary
478-445-4467

Evita Shinholster
workorders@gcsu.edu
Maintenance Dispatcher/Workorders
478-445-4467

Lori Strawder
lori.strawder@gcsu.edu 
Assistant Director of Sustainability
478-445-4467

Glenn Waddell
glenn.waddell@gcsu.edu
Structural Superintendent
478-445-3327

John Webb
john.webb@gcsu.edu 
Associate Director of Operations & Maintenance/Facilities Compliance Officer
478-445-4071