General Services

The Department of General Services employs almost 400 people and is among the most diverse departments in the City of Charlotte organization. We deliver a broad set of services to the residents of Charlotte and to other municipal agencies, including procurement, project and asset management and sustainability for city-built infrastructure. Our goal is to help build a better community for everyone who lives and works in Charlotte. Learn more about us.

What We Do

Animal Care and Control

Committed to protecting animals and supporting responsible pet ownership

City Cemeteries

Find out more about cemetery history, as well as services and fees.

City Procurement

Services include contracting opportunities and public auctions.

Construction, Survey & Utilities

Oversees construction, surveying and utility relocation for capital infrastructure projects.

Engineering Services

Provides planning, design, and project management services for capital infrastructure projects.

Facilities Construction

Provides planning, design and project management services for city-owned facilities.

Facilities Operations

Provides maintenance services across more than 186 city-owned facilities.

Fleet Management

Maintains the city and county's stock of equipment and commercial motor vehicles.

Landscape Management

Plans, designs, operates and maintains city-owned green spaces and vegetation.

Project Controls & Compliance

Develops, implements and manages performance control procedures for capital infrastructure projects.

Real Estate Services

Services include property sales, portfolio management and acquisitions

Tree Management

Learn more about Charlotte's tree canopy, including programs and initiatives.