Grounds
Maintenance Services is responsible for maintaining 256 acres
of land; 21.3 acres of parking lots with 3,306 parking spaces;
and 4.9 miles of roadways. This Division completes all maintenance
of the lawns, trees, bushes and flowers. During the winter months,
the maintenance includes snow removal and ice control 24-hours
a day. The crew cleans up debris and litter keeping the campus
looking great. They perform special operations for in-house,
electrical, plumbing and concrete work, sets up for events such
as Alumni Weekend and Fred Fest and continually look for ways
to enhance the campus appearance. In addition, they maintain
all traffic and regulatory signs along the campus roadways and
parking lots. The grounds crew maintains several athletic fields
including University Stadium soccer and lacrosse fields, the
practice soccer fields, baseball field, softball field, outdoor
running track, and the cross-country running courses. The maintenance
includes layout, lining, irrigation and fertilization of the
fields. Additionally the staff is NYSDEC certified for the application
of pesticides.
