The Hope College Physical Plant Department serves the student, academic and administrative college community through planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of its facilities and grounds in a responsive, professional and courteous manner.

The quality of our service, from the customer's perspective, is the number one motivator for our operation. 

Our people are our most important asset. We are blessed to have a staff of professionals who truly care about the mission of the college.

The Physical Plant is comprised of four areas of service on the college campus:

  • Facilities maintenance
  • Custodial services
  • Grounds 
  • Campus services

If you have an emergency, call Campus Safety at 616.395.7770

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Hope by the Numbers

  • 14,500+Service Requests

    Physical Plant responds to more than 14,500 service requests each year.

    Submit a service request
  • LEEDLEED Silver Recognition

    The Jack H. Miller Center for Musical Arts was awarded LEED Silver certification.

  • 150+Buildings

    Hope has more than 150 buildings on and off campus.

  • 36%Water Reduction

    Since 2000, we've reduced the use of water on campus by 36 percent.