Facilities

Vision

The Department's vision is that the City of South Portland's Departments and the Community will have safe, clean, and accessible facilities that directly support the vision and missions of each of the City's Departments.

Mission Statement

The mission statement of the Facilities Department is to treat each city department, their staff along with the community as highly valued customers, by being responsive to each facility's needs and allowing each department to focus on its own core missions. Facilities will be professionally managed, operated, and maintained in an efficient manner and within established budgets. The Facilities Department shall maximize the service life of all City Facilities and equipment, protecting valuable public assets, through regular preventative maintenance and collaboratively prepared long-term capital plans. The Facilities Staff recognizes the uniqueness of each department's building and operational needs and, therefore accomplishes their work in a way that minimizes service interruptions. Sustainability and energy efficiency are at the forefront of the Facilities Department operations and practices, and staff shall endeavor to incorporate these into all aspects of their work.

The Facilities Department is responsible for the maintenance, repair, custodial services and capital improvement projects of approximately 400,000 square feet of the City's facilities, including Municipal Services Facility, City Hall, Assessors Office, Main and Branch Library, Water Resources, Planning, Development and Codes, Community Center and Pool, Wainwright Building, Redbank Community Center, Willard Beach Snack Bar, Police and Public Safety Building, Central Fire Station, Western Avenue Fire Station, Cash Corner Fire Station, Willard Call Station, and Thornton Heights Call Station, and the former Mahoney Middle School. This division maintains the structures, including all facilities' infrastructure. Custodial services are also provided along with transport of supplies and equipment between the various departmental locations of throughout the City.

Performance Objectives

  • Provide a safe, clean, and healthy work and activity environment for staff and the community.
  • Prolong the useful life of major building components through routine and preventative maintenance programs.
  • Improve quality standards for cost-efficient repairs.
  • Survey all facilities for deferred and new maintenance needs.
  • Work directly with the Sustainability Department to develop energy savings programs.