Facilities & Physical Plant

The Facilities & Physical Plant department directs and coordinates the planning, design, construction and alteration of Southwest Minnesota State University’s physical facilities; directs and manages the Repair and Replacement programs for Southwest Minnesota State University’s academic and  revenue fund facilities; develops and implements the University Capital Improvement Program and Campus Comprehensive Facilities Plan. Facilities & Physical Plant staff represent the University in all planning/construction matters.

The department is also responsible for a wide range of services that include: building maintenance, repairs and improvements, custodial services, event set-up, grounds and roads maintenance, snow removal, refuse removal, energy management, heating-ventilating-air conditioning (HVAC), mail services, freight delivery, issuing of building keys, and painting.

Our mission is to create and manage a physical environment that enhances teaching, learning and living; and serves to support our campus constituents and our region through responsible stewardship of resources.