Custodial Staffing
The Custodial Staff at IU East is working together to maintain the cleanliness of the entire campus. This staff consist of:
- eight 1st shift custodians
- two 2nd shift custodians
Cleaning
The following is a basic outline of some of the many services Physical Facilities Custodial Staff provides at Indiana University East.
- Daily and Routine Cleaning of all the buildings on Campus
- Public and Circulating areas - First impression areas are a high priority and receive daily cleaning.
- Lounges, Restrooms, Classrooms/Labs/Conference Rooms - Top priority is necessarily given to the cleaning of lounges and restrooms.
- The following is the daily minimum cleaned in all buildings
- Waste removal
- Complete cleaning and sanitation of restrooms
- Floor care, including dust mopping, damp mopping and /or vacuuming.
- Paper and soap products in restrooms
- The following can be expected to be accomplished in office areas
- Daily waste removal
- Floors swept on a regular basis
Requesting Special Cleaning
Please send an email to phyp@iu.edu if you would like to submit a special request for office cleaning. Physical Facilities will contact you to schedule a time and date to ensure you have adequate time to remove your personal effects from the area to be cleaned. Physical Facilities staff will not move personal effects due to the possibility of damage or loss.
Campus Services is responsible for routine maintenance and cleaning of university vehicles and assigned equipment. The department also provides all campus set-ups and special services for all special events as required.
Furniture Moving
Campus Services is also responsible for furniture/equipment moving throughout the campus. To have furniture moved (please don't try to move it yourself) contact physical facilities at phyp@iu.edu to submit your request. You may also dial 765-973-8254 or 765-973-8423. Normal hours of operation for this department are M-F 6:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.
This department maintains all campus facilities and equipment including heating, cooling and life safety systems. They also are responsible for all fire and tornado alarm testing.
Contact Physical Facilities to report lighting problems and to request assistance with displaying pictures, plaques, bulletin boards, etc.
Contact Physical Facilities at 765-973-8423 or Gail at 765-973-8254. Please use the maintenance request form for non-emergency issues.
In the event of an urgent need, please contact IUPD Information Center at 765-973-8424 and request they contact someone by radio.
Maintenance Staff hours are Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Do you Need Maintenance? Fill Out This Form
Maintenance Request Form
All receiving (except Library and Bookstore) is received at the docks in Springwood Hall. This includes UPS, RPL, RPD, Fed Ex, DHL, and any shipments that arrive by trucking firms. If you have an exceptionally large order that is to be delivered by truck, please advise Physical Facilities so that an appropriate number of staff will be available to help unload. Also, if you are expecting an overnight shipment that is vitally important, be sure to advise Physical Facilities so arrangements for immediate delivery can be made upon arrival.
Michelle Bright, Physical Facilities
765-973-8384
