Services

Facility-Related Emergencies

To report facility-related emergencies, please call 512-471-2020 and select option 3. You can speak with a representative or leave a message.

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If you have questions about any of our services, need assistance, or want to offer feedback on our services, please call 512-471-2020 or email us facilities@austin.utexas.edu.

Our Services

ANIMAL

Animal and Pest Control Services

We remove pests and address animal issues to keep people, animals and birds safe.

Report an issue with animals or insects by contacting the Facilities Service Center at 512-471-2020 or facilities@austin.utexas.edu or by submitting a UT Works request. It is important to provide the following information:

  • Type of animal. Example: bird, bat, raccoon, squirrel, cat. Species determines the unit responsible for handling the issue.
  • Location of animal.
  • Is it living or dead?
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Cleaning Services

We keep our campus clean and sanitary, recycle our waste and reduce landfill impact. 

Report a cleaning, trash or recycling issue by contacting the Facilities Service Center at 512-471-2020 or facilities@austin.utexas.edu or by submitting a UT Works request. Location / room number information is crucial for us to respond to your issue. 

View Custodial Services’ Office Cleaning Schedule. For the safe recycling of boxes, see the best way to prepare them for pick-up by our staff in this flyer (JPG), which you can download and post in your building's public spaces.

Request supplemental cleaning, trash or recycling services (not related to an event) by submitting a UT Works request.

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Event Support

Learn the basics of UT events to make working with us easier. Get started arranging your event by filling in an online Event Planning Request Form. Get answers to questions by calling 512-471-2020 or emailing us at fs-events@austin.utexas.edu.

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Landscape Services

We keep the university’s campus grounds sustainable and looking beautiful. 

Request landscape and exterior services by submitting a UT Works request.

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Lock & Key Services

We help keep the university’s spaces and property secure. 

Request a new key by submitting a Key Request and Authorization form. 

Request lock/unlock scheduling services (not related to an event) or other lock/key services by submitting a UT Works request..

Report an issue with a lock or key by contacting the Facilities Service Center at 512-471-2020 or facilities@austin.utexas.edu or by submitting a UT Works request. Location / room number information is crucial for us to respond to your issue. 

For assistance with Building Access Control Systems (BACS), contact Campus Security Systems.

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Surplus Property & Moving Services

We relocate university property to its new space on campus and repurpose the university’s unused property, reducing landfill. 

Request Surplus Property services by completing the online Surplus Property Pickup Form

Request move support by submitting a UT Works request.

If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact the Facilities Service Center at 512-471-2020 or at facilities@austin.utexas.edu.

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Maintenance Operations

We make repairs in the university’s buildings. We also help make the buildings operate more efficiently.

Report an issue with appliances / equipment, power / lighting, elevators / escalators, heating / cooling / ventilation, plumbing, walls, ceilings, floors or doors by contacting the Facilities Service Center at 512-471-2020 or facilities@austin.utexas.edu or by submitting a UT Works request. Location / room number information is crucial for us to respond to your issue.

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Renovations and Construction

Request either performance or an estimate for a Construction, Renovation, Installation, or Building (CRIB) project. Campus Construction will contact you to discuss the specifics of your request.

Click here to visit the Building Manager's Resource Guide to Campus Construction

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Safety & Security

We provide a comprehensive occupational health and safety program to effectively identify workplace hazards, evaluate the risks these hazards present and implement control measures that will eliminate or control any unacceptable risks.

To report a safety issue, contact the the Facilities Service Center at 512-471-2020 or facilities@austin.utexas.edu or by submitting a UT Works request.  Location / room number information is crucial for us to respond to your issue.

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Zero Waste & Waste Management

We provide the efficient reuse and redistribution of campus resources and manage our Zero Waste Program. We also support the campus in the implementation of programs to achieve UT Austin's Zero Waste Goal.

For a schedule of recycling and trash pick-ups inside buildings, read about our cleaning services.

To request solid waste, recycling, or compost pick-ups for a special event and after-hour needs (for example, a football game, baseball game, or South Mall event), complete and submit a UT Works request, or submit an Event Planning Request form.

Frequently Asked Service Questions

How do I report a facility maintenance emergency?

When it comes to safety, Facilities Services makes protecting lives and property on campus a priority. For situations that require immediate attention, please call the Facilities Service Center at 512-471-2020.

Examples of emergency concerns include:

  • Running water
  • Flooding
  • Standing water/liquid on the floor
  • Raw sewage spills
  • Overflowing toilets
  • Backed-up drains
  • Shattered windows
How do I request a repair or service from Facilities Services?

There are two options to request a repair or service:

  1. Submit a UT Works request.
  2. Contact the Facilities Service Center by calling 512-471-2020, or by emailing us.
How do I get the status of a maintenance request?

To track the status of requests in UT Works, view the "Approval" tab of the request. If a request results in the creation of a work order, the status of the work order can be viewed on the "AiM" tab. (Open, Canceled, or Work Complete)

Who maintains the temperature in my building or room?

Facilities Operations monitors building and room temperatures. If you have an issue with a too hot or too cold room or building, please report the problem as soon as possible.

There are two options to request maintenance:

  1. Submit a UT Works request.
  2. Contact the Facilities Service Center by calling 512-471-2020, or by emailing us.
Whom do I contact to request installation of a picture or white/bulletin board?

There are two options to request an installation:

  1. Submit a UT Works request.
  2. Contact the Facilities Service Center by calling 512-471-2020, or by emailing us.
How do I request that graffiti be removed?

There are two options to request graffiti removal:

  1. Submit a UT Works request.
  2. Contact the Facilities Service Center by calling 512-471-2020, or by emailing us.