Construction Project Highlights

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F&S Work Orders

Thank Your for Your Patience During Our Work Order System Migration

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their patience as the work order system migrated from MaxPanda to Eagle. We believe all issues have been resolved, but if you encounter any problems, please contact us at (217) 206-6530 or facilities@uis.edu so we can address them promptly.

Submitting Maintenance and Repair Requests

For routine maintenance and repairs, please submit your requests through our work order system. This process ensures that accurate details are provided to the technician performing the work and it allows you to receive updates as the status of your work order changes. Additionally, it helps us gather data to better understand and evaluate campus maintenance needs.

Reporting Emergency Incidents

If you need to report an emergency incident (a threat to life, health, or safety), call our main line at (217) 206-6530 so we can quickly dispatch the appropriate responder.

Need Help with the Work Order System?

If you haven't used our work order system yet or would like a refresher on how it works, please visit our Building Maintenance webpage for more information and instructions.

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Environmental Health and Safety News

Winter Safety Tips

Footwear:

The single most important thing you can do for your safety is to wear weather-appropriate footwear. Boots with rubber soles and non-slip tread are great; grippers, traction cleats, or “Yaktrax” are another excellent idea. Nothing is foolproof, but the right footwear provides slip resistance. You will appreciate the difference!

Defensive Walking:

Just like being a “defensive driver” to avoid incidents, become a “defensive walker” to avoid winter slips, trips, and falls.

• Plan ahead to ensure sufficient time to reach your destination.
• Wear boots with non-slip tread.
• Use care getting in and out of your vehicle. Hold onto the door frame to steady yourself.
• Assume all wet and dark areas on pavement are slippery and icy.
• Walk in designated walkways. Avoid “off-sidewalk short-cuts” – which do not receive maintenance.
• Don’t text & walk at the same time.
• Use available handrails.
• Avoid carrying items in your arms that can cause you to be unbalanced.

Walk Like A Penguin:

• Walk flat-footed.
• Take short steps or shuffle for stability.
• Concentrate on maintaining your balance.
• Keep your head up and don’t lean forward.
• Shorten your stride and walk slowly to safely navigate an icy path.
• Point your feet out slightly to increase stability.
• Keep your arms at your sides (not in your pockets) to maintain balance.
• Do the penguin shuffle.

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Grounds Updates

The Grounds department has several spring project plans under development due to the generosity of the Green Fee Committee. Designs will be created for:

• A garden comprised of native plants for the east - or legacy - campus. This garden will feature a sculpture designed by UIS art students.
• A rain garden for the space between the Student Life Building (SLB) and the WUIS building. This garden will help alleviate water collection and runoff issues.
• Native trees will be planted across campus to replace those we lost due to severe weather, infestations, and disease.

Stay tuned for more information as designs and plans for these projects move forward!

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Contact Us

Feel free to contact us with questions, concerns, or feedback. We're always happy to hear from you!

F&S Operations Desk: (217) 206-6530
Email: facilities@uis.edu
Office location: BSB 33
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You can also reach out directly to our units using the contact information below.

Unit Contact Information