Facilities Management

Polk County's buildings don't just take care of themselves. That's the job of Polk's Facilities Management Division. If you notice an issue with a Polk County building or property, email Keith Tate at KeithTate@polk-county.net or call (863) 534-5511.

Facilities Management is divided into two programs:

Mark Kithcart, Building Maintenance Manager
(863) 534-5511 | MarkKithcart@polk-county.net

• Maintenance and repairs for county-owned buildings
• Custodial services
• Utilities within county buildings
• Contracts for preventive maintenance
• Fire alarm repair, monitoring, fire extinguisher inspections
• Pest control
• Elevator maintenance
• Grounds maintenance

Steve McMillan, Architectural Services Manager
(863) 534-5511 | SteveMcMillan@polk-county.net

• Project management and coordination with county divisions and constitutional offices in the construction of major and minor Polk County vertical construction and remodeling projects.
• Development of the scope of services, contract negotiations and project administration for Community Investment Projects.
• Feasibility studies and reports.
• Project budgets, progress and status reports, letters, files and other documentation related to projects.
• Monitors the project schedule and the quality of the work during the design and construction of county vertical projects.
• Design and construction meetings held with design consultants and contractors.
• Monthly invoices and/or pay requisitions from the consultants and contractors.
• Records of project reports, construction documents and files for all completed county vertical construction projects.