The Department of General Services consists of three (3) divisions managed and maintained by hard working and dedicated employees who share the same mission statement which is,
“To Serve the Citizens of Jefferson Parish with Respect and a Pursuit Of Excellence”.

The divisions under the direction of the Department of General Services are as follows: 

Property Management Division: 

The functions for the Property Management Division are to provide: 

• Centralized Building Maintenance Operations
• Provide Renovations and Repairs
• Provide Custodial Services
• Provide Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Services
• Provide Pluming Services 
• Provide Commercial Electrical Services
• Provide Parish Wide Inter-Office Mail Services
• Initiating Adequate Preventive Maintenance Schedules 

The Property Management Division strives to upgrade and modernize antiquated equipment and to maintain a high level of service to all tenants in approximately twenty-seven (27) parish-owned buildings under the jurisdiction of the Department of General Services encompassing 1.3 million square feet. 

Central Printing Division: 

The functions of the Central Printing Division are to provide a centralized operation for printing and copier needs for all Parish departments and to continue to increase volume thus lowering the "cost per copy". 

Most Frequently Asked Questions: 

• When is garbage collection? How do I get a recycling bin?
  
  • Visit www.JeffParish.net/GarbageandRecycling or call (504) 731-4612.

• How do I get someone to cut their grass on a vacant lot or other specific locations? 
  • Visit www.JeffParish.net/PMZ or call (504) 364-3540.

• How do I apply for a job? 
  • Visit www.JeffParish.net/Personnel or call (504) 364-2730.

• Property Management (Privately Owned Property)
  • The Department of General Services handles property management for the publicly owned buildings under this department's jurisdiction. General Services does not  handle issues with privately owned property such as evictions, problems with landlords, or poor yard/home maintenance. For direction to the appropriate department and other information, contact the Jefferson Parish Department of Citizens' Affairs at (504) 736-6100.