Ground level shot looking up at Budig Hall in the background with tulips in the foreground

WE ARE THE CARETAKERS OF CAMPUS

Facilities Services maintains an inviting and safe campus environment that supports teaching, learning and research.

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SERVICES WE PROVIDE
ServiceDescriptionWhat to Do
BlackboardsThis request requires a service request giving dimensions, contact person, etc. to Facilities Services. Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.Submit Request
Blinds
  • Cleaning requests: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770
  • Installation: Submit a service request (please include name/number of contact person). Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.
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Bulletin boardsThis request requires a service request giving dimensions, contact person, etc. to Facilities Services. Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.Submit Request
Carpet
  • Cleaning requests: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770
  • Installation: Submit a service request (please include name/number of contact person). Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.
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ChalkboardsThis request requires a service request giving dimensions, contact person, etc. to Facilities Services. Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.Submit Request
Directory boardsThis request requires a service request giving dimensions, contact person, etc. to Facilities Services. Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.Submit Request
Doors
  • New door or key: Submit a service request to Facilities Services.   
  • Broken-in door: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770
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Drapes & drapery rodsFor new or repair: Submit a service request to Facilities Services (please include name/number of contact person). Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.Submit Request
Electrical
  • Problems/Repairs: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770
  • Add outlets/increase circuit capacity: Submit a service request to Facilities Services (please include name/number of contact person). Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.
Submit Request
Electricity
  • Problems/Repairs: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770
  • Add outlets/increase circuit capacity: Submit a service request to Facilities Services (please include name/number of contact person). Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.
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ElevatorCall Facilities Services at 785-864-4770.785-864-4770
Equipment installationSubmit a service request to Facilities Services (please include name/number of contact person). Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.Submit Request
Fire extinguishers
  • Maintenance on existing extinguisher: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770
  • New extinguisher: Submit a service request Facilities Services (please include name/number of contact person).
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Floor tiles
  • Repairs: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770.
  • New: Submit a service request to Facilities Services (please include name/number of contact person). Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.
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Furniture
  • Classroom Repairs (chairs, etc.): Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770 or place a service request online.
  • Cleaning (special): Submit a service request to Facilities Services (please include name/number of contact person). Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.
  • Office (chairs, etc.): Submit a service request to Facilities Services (please include name/number of contact person). Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.
Submit Request
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Keys
  • Door/Furniture (new): Submit a service request sent to Facilities Services. 
  • Not Working: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770.
  • Broken-in Door: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770.
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Landscaping
  • Maintenance and other issues: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770.
  • New landscaping or improvements: Submit a request to Facilities Services (please include name/number of contact person). Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work. 
  • For sidewalk maintenance: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770.
785-864-4770
Moving and RelocationSubmit a service request to Facilities Services (please include name/number of contact person). The request will be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requester and provide an estimate and timeline for the work.Submit Request
Sidewalks
  • Repair and maintenance: Call Facilities Services at 785-864-4770.
  • Snow and ice removal or treatment: all Facilities Services at 785-864-4770.
785-864-4770
WipeboardsSubmit a service request giving dimensions, contact person, etc. to Facilities Services. Once received, the request may be forwarded to the department estimator who will visit with the requestor and provide an estimate for the work.Submit Request

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FACILITIES IN THE NEWS

KU carpenter Jeremy Mills and painter Clint Johnston standing in front of Strong Hall doors

KU craftsmen rebuild the iconic "doors to campus"

KU carpenter Jeremy Mills and painter Clint Johnston reconstructed the historic front doors to Strong Hall and Snow Hall.
Bicyclist riding by Fraser Hall with tulips in the foreground

Caretakers of Campus

From snow and ice removal to spring landscaping, KU crews ensure campus is safe and beautiful year-round. Read about KU Landscapers on page 28 of the Kansas Alumni Magazine.
Crews shoveling sidewalk in front of Budig Hall

Making Campus Safer in Winter

Operations team members work long hours in cold conditions to help make campus safer in winter.