Welcome to the Muhlenberg School District Physical Plant page!
We are proud to play what we believe is an important role in support of the educational process for our students and, ultimately, the mission of the district. A commonly asked question is, "Who are we?" Quite simply, we are buildings and grounds. As such, we:
- Maintain all our buildings, both mechanically and from a custodial perspective
- Maintain all district grounds
- Schedule and provide vehicles used to transport our students to and from school on a daily basis, as well as to all school-sanctioned activities, functions, and athletic events.
Our office is located in the Administration Building, 801 Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA 19605. We can be contacted at 610-921-8000, ext. 1241 for Physical Plant.
Ken Patterson - Director of Physical Plant - x1293
Nick Gehringer - Maintenance Supervisor - x4300
Robi Kramer - Building Services Supervisor - x5506
Beth Wentzel - Physical Plant Secretary - x1241
The maintenance department is staffed by four full-time mechanics, with expertise in all maintenance trades. Typical duties include the maintenance and repair of all facilities, as well as involvement in minor construction projects. Fabrication, movement and installation of various pieces of equipment and cabinetwork are also commonplace.
The outside maintenance crew consists of four full-time outside maintenance employees. Daily duties include all the work necessary to maintain the school district grounds. Seasonal work ranges from mowing grass and athletic field preparation in the warmer months to snow removal in the winter, as well as equipment repairs/maintenance. Movement of all materials and landscaping work are also handled by these personnel.
The building services department is staffed by 35 full-time employees. We strive to provide the safest, most attractive, and cleanest environment for our students, staff, parents, and the community. We work year round, during the summer, during the day and evening on school days, as well as on weekends.
We supply support services for our students, staff, and the Muhlenberg community as a whole. For more information about the use of our facilities by outside groups, you may contact the Buildings and Grounds office at 610-921-8000, ext. 1241.
