Our primary function is to provide a comfortable environment for students, staff and
faculty. We provide maintenance, repair and installation of building systems. This
includes maintaining temperature and humidity control, changing air filters, cleaning
mechanical systems, restoring power, maintaining lighting systems and maintaining
all plumbing fixtures in and outside of buildings. Our overall goal is to improve
the quality of service.
Resources & Forms
Access the essential forms and resources needed to support campus operations, space
planning, and facility requests. Whether you're submitting a work order, requesting
a campus move, or reviewing design and signage standards, this section provides the
tools and information necessary to navigate and support university processes efficiently.
Zach Kerns oversees Event and Venue Management (Event Coordination, Event Services,
Venue Management, Broadcast, Event A/V and Night Owls), Plant Operations (Energy Management,
Maintenance and Operations), Facility Services (Building Services, Landscape and Grounds,
Fleet and auto shop), Business and Fiscal Operations (including Resource Management),
Presidential Events and Protecting Minors.
Prior to this role, Kerns served as the Executive Director of Event and Venue Management
at KSU. Before joining KSU in 2017, he held positions as General Manager of Littlejohn
Coliseum and the Senior Associate Director of Campus Life with Facilities and Operations
at Clemson University.
He started his career as the Director of Production for TigerPaw Productions while
he was a student at Clemson University. He holds a Master of Business Administration
and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Clemson University.
Kerns enjoys woodworking, hunting, fishing, sports and spending time with his wife, three kids and dog.
