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.
Annual Fire Drills
The annual fire drills for this year will be conducted on Thursday November 6th and Friday November 7 for the UIS campus. Please pay special attention to your building assembly points as some have been revised for the ease of assembly by location.
Drill Procedures
- When the alarm sounds, exit the area immediately. Take personal belongings. Lock work areas and offices. Close all other doors.
- Exit the building using the most direct route and the nearest exit. Do not use the elevator.
- Report directly to the Assembly location.
- Remain at the Assembly location until the “All Clear” is given by the UIS Police.
Use the tables below to find the scheduled time for your building/location. Please note the times are approximate - the actual drill time will be dictated by radio station operations.
Thursday, November 6th
| building | time | assembly location |
|---|---|---|
| SAB | 9:00 a.m. | Student Life Plaza |
| BSB | 9:00 a.m. | Student Life Plaza |
| HRB | 9:15 a.m. | Student Life Plaza |
| SLB | 9:15 a.m. | Student Life Plaza |
| VPA | 9:30 a.m. | Student Life Plaza |
| WUIS | 9:30 a.m. | Outside the WUIS building (southside) |
| Cox Children's Center | 9:45 a.m. | Outside the WUIS building (southside) |
Friday, November 7th
| Building | Time | Assembly location |
|---|---|---|
| HSB | 8:30 a.m. | Quad near the Colonnade |
| UHB | 8:45 a.m. | Quad near the Colonnade |
| PAC | 9:00 a.m. | Quad near the Colonnade |
| BRK | 9:15 a.m. | Quad near the Colonnade |
| Student Union | 9:30 a.m. | Quad near the Colonnade |
| TRAC | 9:45 a.m. | Grassy area on the west side of the building |
| Police Department Bldg. | 10:00 a.m. | East of the building by the pond |
Special assembly locations for PAC occupants:
| PAC Area | assembly location |
|---|---|
| Advancement (5th Floor) | Grassy area on the Quad between PAC and Brookens on the North side. |
| Auditorium Offices | Quad between HSB and Colonnade |
| Chancellor | Grassy area on the Quad between PAC and Brookens on the North side. |
| College of Public Affairs & Education (3rd Floor) | Quad between HSB and Colonnade |
| Center for State Policy & Leadership (4th Floor) | LRH Patio |
| Electronic Media | Parking Lot C-South |
| Inst. for Legal, Legislative, and Policy Studies (4th Floor) | Quad area near entrance to UHB |
| Provost | West side of the Quad |
In the event of a real fire, the following procedures apply to individuals with limited mobility:
- Do not use the elevator.
- Go to the nearest stairwell and remain there until help arrives. If possible, ask someone exiting the building to inform the UIS Police or an emergency responder of your location.
- Call 911 or the UIS Police at 206-7777. Be prepared to provide information about your location and any other information that will assist in evacuation. If help does not arrive in 10 minutes, call again. Be persistent.
Contact Ravneet Chhokar, Director of Safety and Environmental Compliance, with questions or concerns. E-mail rchho2@uis.edu | (217) 206-8062
Service and Outage Announcements and Update
Updated 10/9/2025
Elevators Out of Service
The following elevators are offline pending assessment, repair, and/or inspection:
- Brookens library side - A firm timeline is not yet available, but repairs are progressing. Some parts have been secured and will be installed the first week of October. Updates will be shared as they become available.
Restrooms Out of Service for the PAC Plumbing Construction Project
- All restrooms in PAC Towers 1 and 3
- Tower 2, 4th floor women's restroom
Please note: Tower 2 restrooms on floors 2, 3, and 5 are operational.
Parking Lot Closures
- Lot A-North is closed until 2027 for the construction of Library Commons
- Lot D is closed until January 2026 for lot improvements, which include resurfacing, reconfiguration, and installation of new LED lighting
Roof Work on Founders and Lincoln Residence Halls
Repair and replacement efforts are on the horizon for the residence hall roofs. The contractor will be on site starting Monday, August 25. Work will begin on Founders Hall then proceed to Lincoln. Weather permitting, both roofs are expected to be completed in November.
Please use caution if you need to travel near the residence hall. Construction zones and equipment placement areas will be marked to assist with navigation and ensure safety.
The roofing contractor will have a crane on site the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 21. The crane will be positioned on the west side of Founders Residence Hall, just off Eliza Farnham Drive. The bus stop on that corner will remain open and accessible. The red rectangle in the included image indicates the approximate location of the crane.
Construction Projects
Visit our Construction Projects webpage for a list of ongoing, upcoming, and completed projects.
Library Commons Construction
October Update: Contractors will be working on the foundation for the next month or so. Expect to see structural steel on site beginning in December.
Watch the live stream to keep tabs on what's happening in real time!
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 Plumbing Project
The teardrop entrance is closed and SMTD bus service has been relocated to the bus shelter next to Founders Residence Hall at Eliza Farnham and Vachel Lindsay Drive.
October Update: The project has reached about 40% completion. Masonry work is underway to patch and repair walls in preparation for new interior finishes.
Please note that with the closure of the teardrop entrance to PAC, the SMTD bus stop was also closed. The stop has been relocated to the bus shelter next to Founders Residence Hall at the intersection of 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
Classroom Scheduling
Lisa Bowen, Space Administrator
(217) 206-6378
ClassroomScheduling@uis.edu
Scheduling services for classrooms and general indoor & outdoor spaces.
Custodial Services
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
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
Brian Beckerman, Superintendent of Grounds
(217) 206-7202
bbeck1@uis.edu
Campus grounds maintenance, including gardens, fields, roadways, and sidewalks.
Motor Pool
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
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
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.