Plant Operations
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.
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.
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.
Operations & Maintenance
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.
Staff
John Gadson
john.gadson@gcsu.edu
Director of Facilities Operations
(478) 445-4467
Michael Rickenbaker
michael.rickenbaker@gcsu.edu
University Architect & Director of Facilities Planning
(478) 445-4467
Donnie Beasley
donnie.beasley@gcsu.edu
Facilities Planning Project Manager
(478) 445-5834
Lisa Bowden
lisa.bowden@gcsu.edu
Senior Secretary
(478) 445-4467
Mark Bowen
mark.bowen@gcsu.edu
Facilities Planning Project Manager
(478) 445-2541
Richard Campbell
richard.campbell@gcsu.edu
Automotive Shop Foreman
(478) 445-6414
Susan Daniels
susan.daniels@gcsu.edu
Grounds Superintendent
(478) 445-4467
Walter Dudley
walter.dudley@gcsu.edu
Custodial Superintendent
(478) 445-4467
Janey McDade
janey.mcdade@gcsu.edu
Administrative Assistant
(478) 445-3327
Rick Ruark
rick.ruark@gcsu.edu
Associate Director for Planning, Construction, & Business Services
(478) 445-4467
Evita Shinholster
workorders@gcsu.edu
Maintenance Dispatcher/Workorders
(478) 445-4467
Lori Strawder
lori.strawder@gcsu.edu
Office Manager
(478) 445-4467
Kim Umoh
kim.umoh@gcsu.edu
Engineering Drafter II
(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
