For more Information
Tom Swifney, Maintenance and Custodial Supervisor
Phone: (616) 738-6972
swifneyt@westottawa.net
Rick Jurries, Grounds Supervisor Phone: (616) 738-6974
jurriesr@westottawa.net
Building Use and Rental
Organizations or groups desiring to use school facilities are asked to complete this application form.
Buildings & Grounds Department
West Ottawa Public Schools is located in Holland, Michigan. We became a district in 1958 and currently have 13 school buildings (1.6 million square feet) located on 420 acres of land spread out over 75 square miles. Our department's role is to make sure that every student has a safe, clean environment in which to learn. The staff of 48 custodians, 6 maintenance people, and 5 grounds people help to assure this is achieved every day.
Custodial Responsibilities
Our custodial staff is responsible for all cleaning done in the buildings and average anywhere from 31,000 to 35,000 square feet of cleaning area in an eight-hour shift. In our larger buildings, we have also implemented team cleaning as a way to keep costs down and quality up.
Maintenance Responsibilities
Our maintenance staff handles all phases of maintenance from preventative maintenance for the entire district to carpentry, locksmith, painter, energy management, security systems, and the list goes on.
Grounds Responsibilities
Our grounds department takes care of all formal lawns, playgrounds, and athletic fields district-wide, plus all the department equipment. They are certified in pesticide application with the State of Michigan. They are also responsible for snowplowing in the winter.
