Illinois State University Grounds

Grounds Services, a division of the Illinois State University Facilities Management Unit, provides daily services that play a critical role in the upkeep, safety and appearance of our 490 acre campus. The Grounds Department dedicates itself to the exterior maintenance of 160 acres of turf, as well as parking lots, sidewalks, display gardens, and 85 administrative and academic buildings. As a registered arboretum our Unit prides itself in the establishment of 10,000 trees of over 154 species, which serves as a living laboratory to our campus community, as well as to the general public.

Our Vision:

In the forever changing climate of higher education we are met with challenges on a daily basis. As current trends focus on environmentally sound and sustainable practices on our campus, we as a department must be able to incorporate them in such a way as to not detour from our core function; to provide our students with an aesthetically pleasing and safe atmosphere which is conducive to learning.

Our Mission:

Illinois State University’s Grounds Service’s mission is to work as a unified team in order to provide outstanding customer service to our clients. Each member plays a significant role as we work together to achieve our common goal in a professional, environmentally sound, and efficient manner.

Core Values:

Dedication:	Provide our students with an aesthetically pleasing and safe atmosphere which is conducive to learning, while incorporating practices that are environmentally sound and sustainable.
Teamwork:	Each member of the department brings valuable ideas and experience to the team which are essential to the success of the unit as a whole. Respect, communication, and contribution will result in an efficient and cohesive unit that works toward one common goal.
Service:	Strive to provide the campus community with timely customer service in courteous and professional manner.
Safety:	Each member of the department is responsible for the safety of themselves as well as their co-workers, and the campus community as a whole. Safety practices have been put into place and must be followed at all times.