Welcome to Facilities & Services
We are committed to providing the service and support necessary to maintain and sustain a clean, healthy, and safe environment in which to learn, live, and work.
Request Service
Submit your service, repair, and maintenance requests through the F&S work order system. If you'd like a cost estimate for billable work, note that in your request.
For more information on work order requests, visit our Building Maintenance page, call us at (217) 206-6530, or send us an email at facilities@uis.edu.
F&S Newsletter
We publish a monthly newsletter with the latest news on projects, our support enterprises, our staff, and other timely topics. Please visit Orbit to see the current month's newsletter. A library of past editions can also be found under the Orbit Services menu under the Facilities & Services dropdown.
EV Charging Stations in Lot I-North - Begins March 9
Crews will start work on the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations on Monday, March 9. The stations will be placed in the northwest corner of Lot I-North. Please use caution when traveling in the area.
Fire Alarm Testing - Legacy Campus - March 10
Routine fire alarm testing will take place on Tuesday, March 10. Testing will occur building‑by‑building at the approximate times identified below.
Horn Testing Schedule:
- SLB – 8:00 AM
- HRB – 8:20 AM
- BSB – 8:45 AM
- MSB – 9:00 AM
- WUIS - 9:30 AM
During these times, fire alarm horns will sound briefly. No evacuation is required.
Outage and Closure Announcements and Updates
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updated 3/6/2026
Elevators Out of Service:
- Brookens library side - permanently out of service
Restrooms Out of Service:
- All restrooms on all floors of PAC Towers 1 and 2
Parking Lot Closures for Construction:
- Lot A-North is closed until 2027 for the construction of Library Commons
- Lot D is closed until May 2026 for lot improvements, which include resurfacing, reconfiguration, and installation of new LED lighting
Construction Projects
Visit our Construction Projects webpage for a list of ongoing, upcoming, and completed projects.
Library Commons
Structural steel is now on site, and installation is underway.
PAC Plumbing Project
Work continues to progress. Tower 3 water service will be restored and facilities reopened on Friday, March 6. The closure of Tower 2 will begin on Monday, March 9.
Parking Lot D
This project will provide a resurfaced lot, reconfiguration to improve traffic flow, and new energy-efficient LED lighting fixtures. Unexpected delays have pushed the reopening of the lot to May 2026.
Stay informed on the Library Commons project and other major campus efforts by:
- visiting Orbit,
- reading Campus Announcements.
- browsing our new Construction Projects website.
- following the Library Commons dedicated project webpage.
Contact Facilities & Services
Feel free to reach out to us if you have questions, concerns, or feedback. We're always happy to hear from you!
Phone: (217) 206-6530
Email: facilities@uis.edu
Office location: BSB 33
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm
Classroom Scheduling
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Lisa Bowen, Space Administrator
(217) 206-6378
ClassroomScheduling@uis.edu
Scheduling services for classrooms and general indoor & outdoor spaces.
Custodial Services
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Dustin Bringle, Superintendent of Buildings and Transportation
(217) 206-8185
dbrin6@uis.edu
Patty Meyer, Director of Facilities Operations
(217) 206-6053
pmeye2@uis.edu
Routine, urgent, and special cleaning for academic buildings and spaces.
Environmental Health & Safety
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Ravneet Chhokar, Director of Safety & Compliance
(217) 206-8062
rchho2@uis.edu
Various EHS topics, including environmental compliance issues, occupational safety, and hazardous waste material handling and disposal.
Grounds
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Brian Beckerman, Superintendent of Grounds
(217) 206-7202
bbeck1@uis.edu
Campus grounds maintenance, including gardens, fields, roadways, and sidewalks.
Mail Services
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Jason Keran
(217) 206-6608
mailservices@uis.edu
Motor Pool
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Dustin Bringle, Superintendent of Buildings and Transportation
(217) 206-6531 or (217) 206-8185
motorpool@uis.edu
Management and maintenance of the university vehicle motor pool.
Moving Support Services
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AJ Hamm, Building Service Supervisor
(217) 206-6379
ahamm5@uis.edu
Assistance with moving furniture and equipment, including disposal and surplus, event setups, and recycling & shredding services.
Parking Operations
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Teresa Seacrist, Campus Parking Manager
(217) 206-8502
parking@uis.edu
Oversight and management of campus parking operations, including hang tags, parking violations, and parking meters & pay stations.
Receiving
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David Penning
(217) 206-6654
dpenn3@uis.edu
Events
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Dear Campus Community,
We are writing to share that routine fire alarm testing will take place on Tuesday, March 10. Testing will…