The primary mission of the Plant Operations Department is to serve the needs of faculty, students and staff by maintaining and improving the physical environment and facilities of the University of Houston. In this role, the Plant Operations organization carries out its mission by providing professional support in the areas of Facilities Planning and Construction, Finance & Operations, Building Maintenance, Key Control, Recycling & Waste Management, Custodial Services-Grounds Maintenance, Utility Services, Electricity and Power Energy Management, HVAC, Environmental Health and Risk Management, Parking and Transportation.