The Physical Plant Department is responsible for the operations and maintenance, renovations, and construction of all buildings, grounds, and utilities of the College. These services are provided to develop and maintain a functional, attractive and safe environment conducive to learning and to support the College's tradition of excellence. The Department has dedicated, professional staff trained in every principle trade required to provide these services and/or to oversee contracted services that the Department does not directly provide.
Allegheny College is ranked as one of the top national liberal arts colleges in the country and the Physical Plant Department believes in contributing to this end, by providing service in an effective, efficient, and timely manner. The Department's 32 full-time employees include administrative staff, maintenance staff and grounds staff who maintain 1.1 million square feet in 30 major buildings with 72 acres of central campus, a 182 acre outdoor recreational complex and 24 houses used as student residences.
