Facilities Management

Swarthmore's campus operates much like a small city. Facilities Management manages and maintains Swarthmore's 73 buildings as well as 423 acres of gardens, lawns, athletic fields, and natural woodlands. In addition, it supports and maintains 101 faculty and staff housing units, which range from efficiency apartments to historic homes. We also manage our own Heat Plant, water cooling systems, and water tower. In total, the department cares for 1.7 million square feet of structures on campus.

Sustainable Facilities Management stewards the planning, design, maintenance and cleanliness of campus grounds and buildings for the College and broader community, to foster an inclusive and transformative liberal arts education which supports the whole person and College mission.

Accessibility

Facilities Management supports Swarthmore's efforts to provide an accessible, safe, and supportive environment for all members of our college community. For more information on accessibility policies and practices, please see the Accessibility site.

Sustainability

Swarthmore is committed to being responsible stewards of our environment in everything from the preservation of natural spaces to our green building initiatives, recycling, and energy consumption. See the Sustainability site for more information about the numerous green initiatives at Swarthmore.