General Services Department

The General Services Department is an internal service operation that provides quality services to all departments and divisions, providing fleet and facility support so that each can perform their function efficiently and safely.

General Services Administration

Contact Information:

General Services Director

David Knoche…..545-3187

jdknoche@columbiasc.net

Administrative Assistant

Della Waden…..545-3187

dbwaden@columbiasc.net

Fleet Services

Fleet Services Division manages maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment owned by the City of Columbia and Richland County Fire.

The goal of Fleet Services is to insure the availability and safety of vehicles and equipment so that using Departments and Divisions can better serve the citizens of the Columbia and surrounding areas.

Example of Fleet Services activities include but are not limited to:

Maintain City of Columbia owned vehicles and equipment.

Maintain Richland County fire equipment.

Maintain all related records.

Purchase of repair parts and supplies.

Managing vehicle/equipment acquisition, preparation, and disposal.

Monitor vehicle accidents, and records.

Provide vehicle and equipment specifications.

Maintain underground storage tanks.

Maintain fueling sites.

Contact information:

Fleet Services Superintendent

Edgar Heustess…..545-3890

eahuestess@columbiasc.net

Fleet Services Assistant Superintendent

Robert J. Phillips…..545-3806

rjphillips@columbiasc.net

Shop Supervisor

V. Morgan Graham…..545-3811

vmgraham@columbiasc.net

Support Services

Support Services is responsible for maintaining City facilities, grounds, mail service and associated maintenance and service contracts.

The goal of Support Services is to provide a safe working environment with in all City facilities so that Departments and Divisions may better serve the Citizens of Columbia.

Example of Support Services activities include but are not limited to:

Maintain City facilities.

Internal and Contract mail Service.

Maintain contracts (elevator, custodial, pest control, landscaping, copiers, ect.)

Maintain inner-city bus shelters and bus stop benches.

Assist Police Department with their Crime prevention Program and Summer HVAC /Fan Program.

Contact information:

Support Services Administrator

Dave Cummings…..545-3115

dcummings@columbiasc.net

Support Services Administrative Assistant

Patricia Peake…..545-3104

papeake@columbiasc.net