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, and 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 supports our campus constituents and our region through responsible stewardship of resources.