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About General Services

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The Department of General Services employs more than 400 people and is among the most diverse departments in the City of Charlotte organization.

What We Do

We Buy

We acquire and contract the property and services needed to build and maintain city infrastructure projects. We also procure goods and services citywide.

We Build

We manage the design and construction of city infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, trails, cultural facilities, police stations and firehouses.

We Maintain

We manage and maintain fleet vehicles for the city and county. We also maintain city-owned properties, public cemeteries and cultural facilities.

We Protect

We protect the environment by maintaining and preserving Charlotte's iconic tree canopy and educating the public about the importance of trees and pollinators.

General Services is responsible for...

7,000 vehicles
and equipment units

200,000+ trees
in public rights-of-way

4.4 million+ square feet
across 186+ facilities

General Services Divisions

City Procurement

City Procurement acquires and contracts the property and services the city needs to build and maintain city infrastructure projects. We also procure goods and services citywide. View contracting opportunities across the city.

Learn more about City Procurement.

Construction, Survey & Utilities

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

Learn more about Construction, Survey & Utilities.

Engineering Services

Provides planning, design and project management services to the city and is tasked with the implementation of infrastructure programs. General Services projects can be viewed on the Citywide Projects Portal.

Learn more about Engineering Services

Fleet Management

We maintain the city and county's stock of equipment and commercial vehicles. We're also hiring for diesel technicians.

Learn more about Fleet Management.

Facilities Construction

Provides administration and project management for the planning, design and construction of city-owned buildings and major renovation projects.

Learn more about Facilities Construction.

Facilities Operations

Provides 24/7 maintenance and caretaking services for approximately 4.4 million square feet across more than 186 city-owned facilities.

Learn more about Facilities Operations.

Landscape Management

Protects the environment by maintaining and preserving Charlotte's iconic tree canopy and engaging the community to protect trees and pollinators. The division includes Tree Management and City Cemeteries.