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Horticulture and Grounds

To request service for any Grounds related issue, please call the Facilities Customer Service Center at 3-4567.

Dan Schied, Manager, Horticulture & Grounds
271 East River Rd.
PO Box 270345
Rochester, NY 14627-0345
Email: dschied@facilities.rochester.edu
Phone: (585) 273-5815

J.Michael Miller, Supervisor, Horticulture & Grounds
512 Intercampus Drive
PO Box 270345
Rochester, New York 14642-0345
Email: MMiller1@facilities.rochester.edu
Phone: (585) 275-4807

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