Thanks for your continued partnership this semester as F&S strives to deliver superior custodial services for campus. As the end of the year nears, all colleges, departments, and units are encouraged to collaborate with Building Services supervisory staff to identify specific cleaning priorities for the winter break.
Beginning these discussions as soon as possible helps establish building-level priorities for cleaning and disinfection tasks, while also identifying additional support opportunities where needed. Requests for service can be made through the my.FS Portal or by contacting the F&S Service Office fsserviceoffice@illinois.edu, 217-333-0340.
Holiday Parties and Trash Pickup
Departments are asked to coordinate with their building service workers (BSWs) regarding any pre-cleaning or trash pickup for holiday events or gatherings. This is especially important for activities scheduled in the evening or on the weekends that may create the need for more timely support. Please remember to assist BSWs by utilizing conference room and shared space receptacles to help expedite and ensure complete trash removal.
Building Hours Schedule
Consult the Daily Event Summaries and Building Hours page for facility scheduling updates during the winter break. Some buildings may return to locked status during that period, meaning the facility will be closed to the public. BSWs and facility contacts will discuss the best ways to direct resources for locked facilities.
Requests for Floor Work and Carpet Cleaning
Floor work or carpet cleaning requires approval by senior Building Services supervisory staff. This review process maintains consistent BSW scheduling that balances cleaning and disinfection tasks with specialty projects. More opportunities for this type of work will be available in the coming weeks because of reduced occupancy in university buildings. Floor work related to construction activities or responding to leaks and spills will not need a request.
General Questions/Feedback
F&S’ current custodial service levels can be viewed at
https://fs.illinois.edu/services/custodial-services. For general questions or inquiries, contact Director of Transportation & Building Services Pete Varney
pvarney@illinois.edu, 217-333-7583. We appreciate your comments and feedback.