The Buildings and Grounds Department is a competent and diverse team of skilled technicians, craftspersons, operators, and support staff. We take great pride in ensuring all students, staff, and faculty members enjoy a safe, positive, and productive environment conducive to attaining Camp’s overall vision and mission of student success and community vitality.

The success of the Buildings and Grounds Department in providing these services depends on a strong communications network within the college community. If you have suggestions and/or comments regarding a facility improvement or service please do not hesitate to contact us.


SchoolDude is the HelpDesk software program that allows you to request assistance from Buildings and Grounds. You must have a valid employee account in order to use SchoolDude.

  • Click on the link SchoolDude Link
  • Enter your Camp email address and click Submit. If prompted to enter your first and last name, do so.
  • Be sure to choose the tab you are requesting assistance from: Maintenance Direct

After logging into Camp HelpDesk, you will see the Request Form.


The Buildings and Grounds Department’s management team consists of:

Buildings and Grounds Department

Tom Barksdale
Buildings & Grounds Superintendent
Franklin Maintenance Building
757.569.6099
tbarksdale@pdc.edu

Brent Lassiter
Lead Grounds Worker
Franklin
757.569.6709
blassiter@pdc.edu

Athletic Fields Maintenance

Andrew Lowe
Athletic Fields Technician
Franklin
757.569.6785
alowe@pdc.edu

Housekeeping

Franklin Campus:
Lee Jordan
Jeffrey Duck

Workforce:
Deontae’ Hunter

Suffolk Campus:
Larry Barnes
Mary Artis

Smithfield:
Jeffrey Duck