The grounds team maintains the university's 150 acres of grounds, fields, walkways, parking lots and driveways, providing a safe, functional, pleasant and sustainable outdoor environment for the university community. Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining grass, trees, shrubs and flowers throughout campus
  • Maintaining the university’s fleet vehicles
  • Removing snow from campus roads, walkways, driveways and parking lots
  • Overseeing the installation and maintenance of irrigation systems
  • Placing, maintaining and emptying outdoor trash and recycle bins
  • Controlling pests
  • Supporting outdoor special events
  • Composting facility

Request Service

For urgent requests, contact Facilities Management Service Center at 978-934-2601. For questions regarding the university's gardening or landscaping, please call 978-934-2601.

Flowering tree in foreground of Cumnock Hall

UML Arboretum

UMass Lowell has achieved recognition through the Arbor Day Foundation as a designated Tree Campus as well as certification as a Level II Arboretum through the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation program.
The UML Arboretum is a partnership with the Office of Sustainability and Facilities Management, along with the support of faculty, the student government association and our community partners.