Contact

Josh Braid
Manager, Grounds Maintenance and Moving Services
610-436-2340

Kelly Burns
Grounds Supervisor
610-436-2619

Mike Thompson
Grounds Supervisor
610-436-2619

Grounds Maintenance

Work Control Center

The Grounds Maintenance department maintains 300 acres of University grounds. Our groundskeepers, equipment operators, and supervisory staff are dedicated to providing exceptional service in the following areas:

  • Lawn and turf maintenance
  • Landscaping:
    • Design and maintain beds including watering, weeding, insect control and trimming.
  • Tree care:
    • Maintain historical tree inventory and prolong the life and beauty of our trees by providing routine health examinations.
    • Tree Care Policy
  • Athletic field maintenance
  • Snow removal
  • Trash removal
  • Leaf removal
  • Road, parking lot, and sidewalk repairs
  • Excavation
  • Composting
  • Install cigarette urns and litter containers
  • Green Roof and Rain Garden maintenance

Requesting Service

To request a service, submit a TMA Work Request by selecting Maintenance Request @ iService Desk and "Grounds Related" as the Type of Work.

Information to know when requesting service…

Grounds FAQs

How do I request cardboard trash containers?

Submit a TMA Work Request by selecting Maintenance Request @ iService Desk and "Grounds Related" as the Type of Work.

How do I request a large dumpster (Roll-off) for my construction/cleanout project?

Submit a TMA Work Request by selecting Maintenance Request @ iService Desk and "Grounds Related" as the Type of Work.

Include in the request:

  • A project number or cost center
  • Specific location where the container is to be delivered
  • Description of what is being placed in the container
  • Date of delivery
  • Size of container;
    • 10 cu yd - 12'8" L x 8'3" W x 4'4" H 
    • 20 cu yd - 22'9" L x 8'3" W x 4'4" H 
    • 30 cu yd - 23'1" L x 8'3" W x 6'1" H 
  • Any special Instructions that are needed

 

The Grounds Department will call or email to verify the  container delivery date.

Please call (or email) the Grounds Department to empty and/or remove the container at 610-436-3485.

How do I request animal control (outside pests)?

Submit a TMA Work Request by selecting Maintenance Request @ iService Desk and "Grounds Related" as the Type of Work.

Snow Removal