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Physical Plant

Physical Plant is a combination of different departments and specializations which all play a major part in maintaining campus operations. Read this page to learn more about each of the team dedicated to maintaining campus operations.

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Physical Plant Departments

Physical Plant Administration

Director of Physical Plant

Role of Physical Plant Director

The Physical Plant Director administers the Physical Plant daily operations . The department includes four major sections: Physical Plant Administration, Maintenance and Operations (Trades Shops), Landscape Services, and Housekeeping. These sections provide maintenance and repair, grounds maintenance, housekeeping in designated facilities owned by the university and related administrative processes.

Director of Physical Plant

David Olson
910.962.3102
olsond@uncw.edu

Assistant Director of Physical Plant

Jim Nicholson
910.962.2066
nicholsonj@uncw.edu

Assistant Director of Physical Plant - Center for Marine Science

David Singley
910.443.5296
SINGLEYD@UNCW.EDU

Maintenance and Operations

Electrical

Role of the Electrical Shop 

The Electrical Services Supervisor, is responsible for maintaining reliable power and lighting for all UNCW properties. In addition to routine maintenance and repairs, Electrical Services personnel provide power for special campus events such as Business Week, Involvement Carnival, Convocation and numerous other activities. Additionally, Electrical Services is responsible for the testing, maintenance and repair of all University fire alarm, burglar alarm and fire sprinkler systems.

Electrical Services Supervisor

Ron Higgison
910.962.3681
higgisonr@uncw.edu

Electrical Assistant Supervisor

Dave Wood
910.409.6337
wooddp@UNCW.EDU

 

 

Fire Alarm

Role of Fire Alarm Shop

The Fire Alarm shop is responsible for the maintenance, testing and inspection of all fire alarm and sprinkler systems.

Fire Alarm and Sprinkler System Supervisor

Ryan Murtha
910.443.4627
murthar@UNCW.EDU

HVAC

Role of HVAC Shop

The HVAC shop oversees maintenance, troubleshooting, installation and repair of all phases of HVAC; refrigeration; condenser, chill water, and hot water piping, pumps and associated controls. The HVAC Shop aims to improve air quality, energy efficiency and comfort levels across all UNCW facilities through both reactive and preventative maintenance.

HVAC Supervisor

Ron Annis
910.443.5311
annisr@uncw.edu

HVAC Assistant Supervisor

Kyle Hartrum
910.622.8052
hartrumk@UNCW.EDU

HVAC Assistant Supervisor

Pete Bullock
910.443.5277

General Maintenance

Role of the General Maintenance

The General Maintenance shop provides a wide range of services pertaining to building and repairing facilities.  Examples of typical work performed include pressure washing, office repainting, wall and ceiling repair. The General Maintenance shop handle many of the general utility tasks around campus.

General Maintenance Supervisor

Mike Chenault
910.367.0079
chenaultm@uncw.edu

General Maintenance Assistant Supervisor

Marty Woodcock
910.833.0421
woodcockmw@UNCW.EDU

 

Physical Security

Role of the Physical Security Shop 

The Physical Security shop maintains the hardware associated with all campus doors and the campus security camera system. In addition they provide locksmith and key control services for campus facilities and members.

Physical Security Supervisor 

Bob Hinnant
910.962.2180
hinnantr@UNCW.EDU

Physical Security Assitant Supervisor 

Tom McCoy
910.836.3361
mccoyt@UNCW.EDU

Plumbing

Role of the Plumbing Shop 

The Plumbing Shop Supervisor, is in charge of a staff that insures the health of the students, faculty and staff. We provide clean drinking water and remove all waste from the campus. We service and repair all plumbing on the main campus, Center for marine science, multiple hatcheries and the Kenan house. The plumbing shop works in both the most advanced labs installing and repairing equipment as well as servicing the basic plumbing needs of the campus.

Plumbing Services Supervisor

Chris Phillips
910.443.4614
phillipsc@UNCW.EDU

Plumbing Assistant Supervisor

Geoffrey Vance
910.443.4462
vanceg@UNCW.EDU

 

Landscaping

Landscape Services

Role of the Landscape Services

Landscape Services directs the landscaping services of our ever-growing university, with its diversity of plant material. The Landscape Services section is responsible for the maintenance and care of paved areas and developed grounds on the main campus, plus houses in the Market Street and 17th Street areas and the Center for Marine Science on the intracoastal waterway. Landscape Services incorporates many environmentally-friendly practices.

Landscape Services Superintendent

Jake Inabnit
910.962.3107
inabinitj@UNCW.EDU

Motor Pool

Role of Motor Pool

Motor pool helps maintain the fleet of UNCW vehicles required to carry out University responsibilities. They provide a variety of services including vehicle repair, preventative maintenance, and vehicle inspections. Their services are available for any University owned vehicle. 

Mechanic Supervisor (Interim)

Brian Edwards
910.962.3742
edwardsb@UNCW.EDU

Housekeeping

Role of Housekeeping

Housekeeping oversees the custodial department which consists of housekeeping, general utility, and floor care services. This department is responsible for promoting a clean, healthy environment conducive to learning. UNCW custodial department consists of 100+ employees that contribute to the overall cleanliness of UNCW academic and event buildings.

Custodial Superintendent 

Renee McClammy
910.962.7368
mcclammyr@UNCW.EDU

Contact The Office Of Facilities

Office of Facilities

Phone: (910) 962-3101
Fax: (910) 962-4185

5150 Lionfish Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403-5620

Standard Business Hours:

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

UNCW Office of Facilities Homepage