The upkeep and care for Western's 215 acre central campus (plus 164 acres off-site) is the responsibility of Outdoor Maintenance Services. Utility personnel complement this effort by maintaining walkways, streets, fences, parking lots, storm drains and irrigation systems.

Services provided by Outdoor Maintenance:

• Care and development of campus landscapes
• Construction, maintenance and modification/repair to grounds and utilities
• Installation, repair and maintenance of irrigation systems and controls
• Labor assistance to other Facilities Maintenance craftspeople
• Operation, maintenance and repair of large tractors, mowers and other grounds keeping equipment
• Removal of snow and ice from stairs and walkways

For questions on typical care of campus landscapes contact the Manager of Outdoor Maintenance Services at 650-2878.

Any special service (non-ordinary) requests require a funded Work Request submitted to the Work Control Center, 650-3420. Typical special service requests include:

• Archives Building grounds work
• Event support including trash barrel placement and pick-up
• Fast pitch field maintenance
• Ground services for Associated Student property
• Parking lot services
• Revenue generating events using campus grounds

Related links:

• Gardener Areas - A campus map showing acreage maintained by Outdoor Maintenance
• Snow Removal Plan
  • Equipment Routes - Snow Removal Map dated 10-15-2007
  • Parking Lot Snow Removal Priorities dated 10-15-2007
  • Limited Response Plans dated 12-06-2007

Supervisor of Outdoor Maintenance,
Phone: 650-2878