The campus is divided into three regions for purposes of sidewalk snow removal, as well as for landscape maintenance throughout the year. During the snow season, seven employees work in these regions operating the light equipment, ie. 4x4 with front plow and sander, skid loader, and tractor with plow. There is additional coverage during the weekday afternoons, as well as during day hours on weekends. The remainder of the regional crew is responsible for clearing access ramps, steps, and other areas which are inaccessible to the light equipment.
Priority is given to access ramps and entries.
Weekend and evening snow removal of ramps, steps and walks inaccessible to light equipment is covered for emergency and on excessive conditions, additional staff are called in on an overtime basis. Special Needs Landscape Services understands the special needs of disabled students and the difficulty of maneuvering over snow and ice. Effort is made to contact all disabled students, faculty and staff to accommodate their needs. V. Emergencies Weekend and evening snow removal will be overseen by two supervisors, each carrying a pager. The University Police will contact the appropriate supervisor, via the beeper, after hours, or via the two-way radio in the event of an emergency during normal working hours.