Public Buildings

Mission Statement

Develop, manage, repair, improve, and support well-maintained city facilities to provide the highest quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to all our customers and city departments, programs, and services. The department is responsible for keeping ~1,000,000 square feet of space safe, accessible, functional, and inviting while protecting Watertown's historic heritage and city pride.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial care and cleaning
• Ensure preventative and regular maintenance and repairs
• Implement energy controls, utility management, and to meet sustainability goals
• Embrace budgeting and capital planning
• Plan for extraordinary maintenance and capital improvements
• Supervise custodial and maintenance staff

Please note: Landscaping of all city and school public building grounds is performed through a service contract with a landscaping company that is awarded through a bid process that is managed by the Department of Public Works.

City Resources

Resilient Watertown

School Resources

Asbestos AHERA Annual Notification Information

Water Quality in the Watertown Public Schools

Integrated Pest Management

Visit the Watertown Public Schools Building Department website