Facilities Services

Mission

 “To develop and operate safe, sustainable, high-quality, inspirational learning environments that support the educational mission of the University.”

Vision

Through effective communication, focused vision, excellent skills, and effective scheduling and project management, we  provide high-quality, safe, comfortable, sustainable and inspirational learning environments that support the universities’ mission  of  “educating diverse learners and transforming communities by expanding the boundaries of knowledge and discovery.” We also foster an exceptional work environment that encourages, nurtures and recognizes staff and faculty and utilizes the resources provided to us in a manner that is efficient, effective and respectful of the trust placed in us by the residents of the State of Washington.

Request for Services

Staff, faculty and students are now able to request service from UW Tacoma Facilities Services online at any time! Facilities Services has adopted a new work order process with improved customer access and communication.

Emergencies: In the case of fire, police or medical emergencies first dial 9-1-1 and then Campus Safety and Security at 253-606-4888.

Urgent Building Requests: risk to life, health, safety or potential damage to facilities such as a broken window, power failure, broken water pipes, fluid spills, suspicious odors, doors that cannot be secured, public lighting that is out, restroom restocking, please call directly to Facilities Services at 253-692-5700.

Routine Requests (non-emergency): needs such as a temperature issue, painting, items to be moved or hung, or dripping faucets or many other issues - requests or repairs where there is no urgent risk to people or property.  These requests should be made online. They will be reviewed, prioritized and assigned daily.

We look forward to serving you.