General Services Department
The General Services Department is an internal service operation that provides quality services to all departments and divisions, providing fleet and facility support so that each can perform their function efficiently and safely.
General Services Administration
Contact Information:
General Services Director
David Knoche…..545-3187
jdknoche@columbiasc.net
Administrative Assistant
Della Waden…..545-3187
dbwaden@columbiasc.net
Fleet Services
Fleet Services Division manages maintenance and repairs of vehicles and equipment owned by the City of Columbia and Richland County Fire.
The goal of Fleet Services is to insure the availability and safety of vehicles and equipment so that using Departments and Divisions can better serve the citizens of the Columbia and surrounding areas.
Example of Fleet Services activities include but are not limited to:
Maintain City of Columbia owned vehicles and equipment.
Maintain Richland County fire equipment.
Maintain all related records.
Purchase of repair parts and supplies.
Managing vehicle/equipment acquisition, preparation, and disposal.
Monitor vehicle accidents, and records.
Provide vehicle and equipment specifications.
Maintain underground storage tanks.
Maintain fueling sites.
Contact information:
Fleet Services Superintendent
Edgar Heustess…..545-3890
eahuestess@columbiasc.net
Fleet Services Assistant Superintendent
Robert J. Phillips…..545-3806
rjphillips@columbiasc.net
Shop Supervisor
V. Morgan Graham…..545-3811
vmgraham@columbiasc.net
Support Services
Support Services is responsible for maintaining City facilities, grounds, mail service and associated maintenance and service contracts.
The goal of Support Services is to provide a safe working environment with in all City facilities so that Departments and Divisions may better serve the Citizens of Columbia.
Example of Support Services activities include but are not limited to:
Maintain City facilities.
Internal and Contract mail Service.
Maintain contracts (elevator, custodial, pest control, landscaping, copiers, ect.)
Maintain inner-city bus shelters and bus stop benches.
Assist Police Department with their Crime prevention Program and Summer HVAC /Fan Program.
Contact information:
Support Services Administrator
Dave Cummings…..545-3115
dcummings@columbiasc.net
Support Services Administrative Assistant
Patricia Peake…..545-3104
papeake@columbiasc.net | 
