The Physical Plant is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the University's physical facilities, grounds, and utilities. This encompasses responsibility for building maintenance and repairs, building alterations, maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, custodial services, and related activities. Physical Plant also operates the central steam and chiller plants and provides construction, operation, and maintenance of utility systems. Other responsibilities include providing engineering support, maintenance of roads and grounds, landscaping, maintaining an inventory of university buildings and land, operation of a construction materials warehouse, operating a vehicle rental fleet and automotive maintenance shop.