Facilities Design and Construction Division
The primary task of the Facilities Design and Construction Division of the Department for Facilities Management is to assist and support the operations of the Chief Facilities Officer & Director for Facilities Design and Construction for implementation of architectural renovations and additions, infrastructure repairs and modifications, new construction , planning, design, cost analysis and feasibility studies for projects, and construction management on all renovation and new construction projects.

Facilities Design and Construction is responsible for administering construction projects which have been authorized and approved by the Council on Higher Education, the General Assembly and the University Administration.

Office of Environmental Safety & Health
The Office of Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) of the Department for Facilities Management performs a variety of fire safety, environmental and occupational safety and health related functions for Murray State University's main campus and off-site facilities. The ESH staff provides technical support services, training programs and written guidance documents for University departments. ESH also has the responsibility and authority to take action to keep the University's facilities in compliance with fire and environmental regulations.

Facilities Finance & Administration Division
The Facilities Finance & Administration Division of the Department for Facilities Management is comprised of skilled staff who provide essential internal services such as budget development and financial reporting; handling personnel and labor issues; and receive, transport, ship, maintain and issuance of warehouse material and equipment to each of the divisions in the Department for Facilities Management.

Grounds Maintenance Division
The Grounds Division of the Department for Facilities Management provides a planned program of grounds care on the main campus for the educational, general and housing areas. This program includes turf maintenance; care of shrubs, plantings, and trees; trash/solid waste pickup; road and walk cleaning and maintenance; snow and ice removal; special event preparation; and moving support.

Transportation Services Division
The Transportation Services Division of the Department for Facilities Management maintains 150 plus cars and trucks, 300 plus pieces of equipment and 38 emergency generating plants. The division maintains a full-service 24-hour wrecker and retrieval service; an in-depth accident investigation service; maintains records; makes settlements with those involved in accidents and with the insurance companies.