The Facilities Maintenance and Operations Group has the responsibility for maintaining and repairing the physical facilities and mechanical systems of the university in a cost-effective manner.
In addition, the group provides construction services for departmentally funded renovations and specially funded building and campus upgrades. Facilities Maintenance and Operations has a diversified staff representing various trades, as well as management staff for planning jobs and managing outside contractors.
Charges for event support are dependent on the amount of personnel needed to support the event. If above normal staffing is required, charges are likely.
Facilities Maintenance and Operations AdministrationFacilities Maintenance and Operations Management Administration Office
RecyclingIUP recycling guidelines: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Responsible for day-to-day upkeep of university buildings and event set ups
Non-Maintenance Facility RepairsWhile maintenance workers do maintain most of the facilities on campus, there are certain equipment and services other departments maintain.
PlumbingMaintenance of plumbing for seventy buildings
Paint ShopThis shop consists of one painter/plasterer, four painters, and one sign painter.
Mechanical shop includes elevator maintenance.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air ConditioningHeating and cooling maintenance
Carpentry ShopCarpentry and locksmith services
GroundsMaintenance of 240 acres of cultivated and uncultivated property owned by IUP
Electric ShopMaintenance of campus electrical needs
Automotive ShopAutomotive services maintains, services, and repairs university-owned vehicles, equipment, and emergency generators.
Afternoon ShiftMaintenance for the repairs and emergencies which occur on the 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. shift