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.
Construction Projects
Visit our Construction Projects webpage for a list of ongoing, upcoming, and completed projects.
F&S Construction and Maintenance Announcements
Parking Lot A-North Closure - Library Commons Construction
Starting on July 7, Parking Lot A-North will be closed to allow the contractor to install fencing to convert the lot into a laydown area for materials.
If you typically park in Lot A-North, Lot B is nearby and open to both Economy and Standard hang tags. You can check out our parking maps or visit the Parking website to explore all campus parking options. Please note that the small parking lot immediately south of HRB will remain open and accessible.
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.
Thank you for your patience and support as we work to enhance the campus!
PAC Tower 1 Elevator Out of Service
Critical repairs are needed for the elevator in Tower 1, so it has been taken out of service for the immediate future. F&S will oversee annual elevator inspections for all three towers in July.
Annual Inspections are scheduled for July 2, 3, 7, and 8. Elevators will be taken out of service temporarily during the inspection process. Please be mindful of posted signs.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
PAC Plumbing Project
June 6 - Water Shut Off
What is happening:
- Starting at 5:30 am, water service will be shut off to all three Towers.
- Approximately mid-late morning, water service is expected to be restored to Tower 2 only.
- Towers 1 and 3 will remain without water for the foreseeable future.
PAC Teardrop Entrance Closed
The teardrop entrance is closed and SMTD bus service has been relocated. SMTD will only stop at the bus shelter next to Founders Residence Hall at Eliza Farnham and Vachel Lindsay Drive.
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