Mission
The Mission of the Plant Operations &
Facilities Planning 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 Plant Operations & Facilities Planning
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 Plant Operations & Facilities
Planning, 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 Plant 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.
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.
Facilities Planning
The office of Facilities Planning is staffed
with estimators and drafters under the
supervision of the Facilities Planner. This
office performs engineering services for
space planning, new construction, renovation
work, parking, and landscaping along with ADA
accessibility compliance and interior and
exterior building signage. Master records of
buildings and utilities are maintained in
this office. The office coordinates and
inspects new construction and renovation
projects. Plans for major projects provided
by outside architects and engineers are
reviewed by this office. They also prepare
estimates, plans, and specifications for
construction projects and building
alterations. Their services are requested
through appointment or the Project Request
and Approval form (blue form).
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.
Planning,
Construction, & Business Services
The Planning, Construction, & Business
Services Department provides services
including minor renovation and construction
project services, as well as a number of
support services, such as project planning
and estimating, and computer aided design.
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.
General
Information
Physical Plant
Georgia College & State University
Campus Box 85
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone
(478) 445-4467
Staff
Donnie Beasley
Facilities Planning Project Manager
(478) 445-5834
Mark Bowen
Facilities Planning Project Manager
(478) 445-2541
Richard Campbell
Automotive Shop Foreman
(478) 445-6414
Susan Daniels
Grounds Manager
(478) 445-3206
Pam Glover
Assistant Vice President for Plant Operations
and Facilities Planning
(478) 445-4467
Tim Henry
Resident Engineering Inspector
(478) 445-5829
Beverly Kobbe
Maintenance Dispatcher/Workorders
(478) 445-4279
Al Kobbe
Custodial Manager
(478) 445-1533
Janey McDade
Administrative Assistant
(478) 445-3327
Kevin Murner
Associate Director for Operations &
Maintenance
(478) 445-4467
Rick Ruark
Associate Director for Planning,
Construction, & Business Services
(478) 445-4467
Lori Strawder
Senior Secretary
(478) 445-4467
Kim Umoh
Engineering Drafter II
(478) 445-1424
Glenn Waddell
Structural Superintendent
(478) 445-5836
John Webb
Facilities Planner/ADA Compliance Officer for
Facilities
(478) 445-4071
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