Facilities, Operations & Planning

Custodial Services provides a wide variety of operational support to buildings, classrooms, labs, offices and restrooms. General cleaning and trash removal are performed on a daily basis. It is our goal to maintain a clean and sanitary level of service for our students, faculty, staff, and the community.

For additional information, please visit the Custodial website.

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The Southwestern Community College District is committed to conducting campus activities in a manner that meets or exceeds all applicable environmental, health, and safety standards. It is the mission Environmental, Health and Safety to promote the highest level of safety and health for employees, students, visitors, and property.

For additional information, please visit the Environmental, Health & Safety website.

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Southwestern Community College District has over 150 acres throughout the four campuses, these facilities consist of natural and artificial turf, a variety of plant and tree species, and sports fields.  The landscape provides an inviting and safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

The District has over 1,300 trees and 151 unique plant species that are pruned and maintained. All landscape and turf areas are irrigated to maintain adequate growth, health, and appearance regardless of plant type or soil conditions. A computerized irrigation controller saves time, water, and money. The grounds department also recycles and reuses green material and compost, reducing the use of chemical treatment during weed abatement.

For additional information, please visit the Grounds website.

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The Maintenance Department is committed to providing routine and scheduled building and equipment maintenance services which include interior finishes, electrical, mechanical, heating and ventilation, and plumbing.

For additional information, please visit the Maintenance website.

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On November 4, 2008, by majority election of the Districts' registered voters, $389,000,000 in general obligation bonds (Proposition R) were authorized to be issued and sold for the benefit of the District.

Proceeds from the bonds are to be used for construction, reconstruction and/or rehabilitation of facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of its facilities, acquisition, or lease of real property for its facilities and construction management by District personnel.

On March 14, 2012, the Southwestern Community College District Board unanimously voted to re-evaluate all Proposition R projects to determine the best use of bond funds and reassess its priorities.

For additional information, please visit the Propositions R & Z website.

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