Services Provided by Facilities

Custodial Operations

Custodial Operations services the needs of students, staff, and faculty by maintaining academic and auxiliary buildings on and off-campus. University employees deliver a safe and clean campus with an emphasis on providing excellent customer service. Custodial Operations is committed to utilizing green chemicals whenever possible, eco-friendly procedures, and labor and cost-saving equipment that is also environmentally friendly. In addition to routine, day-to-day cleaning, Custodial Operations can accommodate requests for large or one-time projects, special events, and weekend services.

Facilities Operations

Facilities Operations is composed of over 80 personnel who provide support to both internal (Facilities) and external customers (the campus community). We maintain over 200 buildings containing over 3.5 million square feet of E&G space as well as providing support to nearly 4 million square feet of non-E&G facilities. Our shops, Air Conditioning, Structures (Carpentry, Sign, and Paint), Electric and Plumbing perform a wide variety of maintenance and repair activities. They also oversee the University’s deferred maintenance program and develops service, repair, and construction projects to support the shops. 

Facilities Support Services

Facilities Support Services delivers essential operational and administrative solutions across the department. Our team handles customer service, quality assurance, GIS, space management, and technical support to optimize day-to-day facilities operations. We ensure every team and facility has the resources required to run efficiently.

Grounds Services

Crews work year-round to maintain a beautiful campus for your enjoyment. Concern for the environment is demonstrated through activities such as composting, using drought-resistant plants, etc. Additionally, we sponsor a Recycling Program for aluminum cans, paper, and cardboard.

Planning, Design & Construction

This office is responsible for managing all planning studies, architectural and engineering design efforts, and construction contracts. It provides professional and technical support on all four phases of construction: programming, design, construction, and commissioning.

Utilities Operations

Utility Operations is responsible for operating and maintaining the thermal plants and the utilities distribution infrastructure. The Central (Cogen) Plant's Electrical switchgear is capable of distributing more than 17 million watts of electrical power. In addition, more than 11,200 tons of chilled water are capable of being produced by the 4 plants, with another 8000 tons in the planning stage. The steam production is 160,000 kph. The plants operate on a 24 hour, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year continuous cycle. All emergency generators for the Campus are serviced and maintained by Utilities personnel.

Transportation

The Bobcat Shuttle provides fare-free public bus transportation connecting central campus with key locations across the City of San Marcos. Available to students, faculty, staff, and community members, the service offers convenient and accessible transit for everyone. We make navigating the campus and city seamless, efficient, and cost-free.

Fleet Services

We deliver complete management services for all university fleet vehicles, drivers, and fuel cards. Our focus is on ensuring safe, efficient, and fully compliant transportation across campus and beyond. By streamlining operations and maintaining strict safety standards, we keep the university moving reliably.