The Facilities Maintenance department is responsible for planning, directing, and providing cost effective maintenance, repair, and minor construction for 68 facilities occupied by county employees.  Building safety and proper performance is ensured by providing preventative maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems.  In addition, staff performs interior and exterior structural repairs and renovations.  This department also performs the installation and maintenance of the county road name sign system, which is essential for E-911 service for all Onslow County citizens. 

The Facilities Maintenance department is responsible for custodial services for 20 facilities that are occupied by county employees.  The custodial staff performs day-to-day cleaning of buildings as well as the collection of trash, setting up for meetings, and the opening and closing of various facilities. 

North Carolina General Statute 153A-169 and/or local policy mandate that the duties of this department are performed.