Division of Finance and Administration
The Grounds unit within Physical Plant is responsible for maintaining over 450 acres of the campus including 200 acres of trees, shrubs, and turf, 2,500 trees, 39 acres of parking lots, 9 miles of roads, and 15 miles of walkways.

Grounds maintenance duties include care of all trees, shrubs, horticulture and turf areas which entail mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, pruning, mulching, seeding, fertilization, watering, and leaf removal. 

Winter seasonal duties include snow removal, snow plowing and salting/sanding University parking lots, sidewalks, and roadways.

 

Pest Control

Effective July 1, 2026, the Grounds unit is also responsible for the oversight and coordination of pest control services in and around all Academic/Administrative facilities on campus. (University Housing and Dining Services Department is responsible for pest control in Residential buildings.)
 

To report pest-related issues, submit a service request in Planon. Use the icon labelled "Pest Control"

icon on computer screen labelled "pest control"


Submit a Planon Service Request

Our Steps Towards Sustainability

  • We practice Integrated Pest Management or IPM
  • We use native, zone hardy site-specific plants
  • We map our campus pollinator-friendly gardens to showcase their locations
  • We limit irrigation to athletic fields and the UVM Historic Green only
  • We collaborate with campus partners on stormwater management
  • We reduce our plastic waste by returning flowerpots to our grower/supplier for reuse

Staff Contacts

Kelley Tacy, Grounds Manager
Email: Kelley.Tacy@uvm.edu
Phone: 802-656-3866