Welcome to Grounds & Landscape Services

Twenty-three grounds and landscaping employees are responsible for maintaining 170 landscaped acres and over 3,000 trees. We also have responsibility for maintaining walkways and parking improvements. Grounds and Landscape Services trims, irrigates, cleans, fertilizes, provides pest control, and renovates campus site improvements that encompass:

Over 3,000 trees, comprising 250 species
93 acres of lawn/turf
16 acres of shrubs and ground cover
More than 21 miles of campus walkways
60 acres of parking lots
25 acres of undeveloped space
Irrigation systems comprising 5 well pumps, 7 zone controllers, 750 valves, and 12,000 sprinkler heads

The division also operates an automotive shop that maintains all equipment used on campus by Facilities Services. In addition, the division maintains all outdoor physical education and athletic areas to provide a safe, functional, and attractive appearance for these programs.