Overview

It is the basic objective of the Physical Plant to provide a safe, secure and enriching environment, in an effective and efficient manner, consistent with the university vision, mission and values.  

With a little more than 180 staff members, the Physical Plant Department supports 4.5 million square feet on the 315-acre site, which includes 42 academic & administrative buildings, 60 student and community support buildings, 13 athletic department and 17 Physical Plant facilities on the Hattiesburg campus.  Areas of service include:

• Electrical and utilities
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
• Plumbing
• Carpentry
• Custodial services
• Landscape, grounds and athletic fields
• Transportation services
• Environmental & moving services
• Construction
• Campus fire safety and ADA compliance