The Facilities Maintenance and Operations Group has the responsibility for maintaining and repairing the physical facilities and mechanical systems of the university in a cost-effective manner.
In addition, the group provides construction services for departmentally funded renovations and specially funded building and campus upgrades. Facilities Maintenance and Operations has a diversified staff representing various trades, as well as management staff for planning jobs and managing outside contractors.
Event Setup: Do I Have to Pay?
Charges for event support are dependent on the amount of personnel needed to support the event. If above normal staffing is required, charges are likely.
Facilities Maintenance and Operations Administration
Facilities Maintenance and Operations Management Administration Office
Custodial Services
Responsible for day-to-day upkeep of university buildings and event set-ups
Non-Maintenance Facility Repairs
While maintenance workers do maintain most of the facilities on campus, there are certain equipment and services that other departments maintain.
Plumbing
Maintenance of plumbing for seventy buildings
Paint Shop
This shop consists of one painter/plasterer, four painters, and one sign painter.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Heating and cooling maintenance
Carpentry Shop
Carpentry and locksmith services
Grounds
Maintenance of 240 acres of cultivated and uncultivated property owned by IUP
Electric Shop
Maintenance of campus electrical needs
Automotive Shop
Automotive services maintains, services, and repairs university-owned vehicles, equipment, and emergency generators.
Afternoon Shift
Maintenance for the repairs and emergencies that occur on the 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift