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Facilities Management strives to provide a campus that aligns with the mission and strategic plan of the University.  Facilities Management team members are available 24-7, 365 days a year to accomplish this task and collaborate with customers. Facilities Management supports a variety of maintenance, landscape, utilities, and building needs. Below are frequently asked questions regarding the functions of FM. Please contact Customer Service (405) 325-3060 with additional questions. 

Service Requests

Facilities Management prioritizes and categorizes response to Service Requests based on the following Levels of Service:

Emergency: Immediate response due to threat to life, health, facility, or utility.

High: Response within 24 hours.

Routine: Response within 5 business days.

Actual completion times depend upon multiple factors, including but not limited to materials required, schedule availability, or multiple shops required to complete the work. Contact Customer Service at 405-325-3060 or e-mailing facilities@ou.edu for the status of the Service Request.

Contact Customer Service at 405-325-3060 e-mailing facilities@ou.edu. Please provide the work order number originally issued.  If the work order number is not available, Customer Service will need detailed information about the original request. 

Contact Customer Service at 405-325-3060 or e-mailing facilities@ou.edu

Customer Service can be contacted by calling 405-325-3060 or e-mailing facilities@ou.edu.  Directors and supervisors of the respective shop can also be contacted.  A full list of directors and supervisors can be found here

Request for Facilities Management services can be found here. A comprehensive list of services can be found on the request form.  

Projects and Renovations

Projects or renovations over $500 should submit this form for an estimate or request. More information about the timeline can be found here.

Facilities Management has a limited budget to help departments cover costs related to renovations.  FM examines how each individual project affects the overall mission of the University and to continue academic excellence. A campus wide memo will indicate the project request deadlines for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. 

Projects or renovations over $500 should submit this form for an estimate or request. More information about the timeline can be found here.

Billing and Cost

Non-routine services may be subject to departmental charges.  Please check with Customer Service, (405) 325-3060 or facilities@ou.edu, for specific requests. Chart Field Spreads must be presented prior to any work being completed. 

Facilities Management charges based on actual labor and materials.  To request a quote, contact Customer Service, (405) 325-3060 or facilities@ou.edu. 

For questions regarding your invoice, please e-mail Facilities@ou.edu.

Invoices can be accessed through Laserfiche.  For access to Laserfiche, please contact IT. More information about LaserFiche can be found here

Keys and Building Access

Key requests should be made through the Service Request form.

Keys can be retrieved or returned at 160 Felgar in the Access Control building. Free parking is located on east side of the building.

Request to access spaces using your SoonerCard should be sent to SoonerCard@ou.edu

OUPD locks buildings after 10 p.m. Special requests can be sent to oupd@ou.edu or 405-325-1717. Custodial unlocks buildings starting at 6:30 a.m. Special requests can be sent to facilities@ou.edu or 405-325-3060.

Electronic readers with SoonerCard access can be installed.  Requests should be made through the Service Request form.

Hauling Furniture and Moving Offices

Requests to move offices must first be approved by Space Management.  More information and forms can be found here

Once the move has been approved, please submit a Service Request to request FM services, including furniture moving, picture or board hanging, special cleaning, keys, and nameplates. Please note all requests will be a departmental charge. All computer and phone services should be requested through IT.

Equipment and supplies, regardless of the condition or estimated value, that is no longer needed by a department should be transferred to Property Control for disposal.  Fill out Surplus/Property Control paperwork here.  Once paperwork is filled out, please submit a Service Request for FM to haul furniture or other items to Property Control. A Chart Field Spread will be required for this service.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found is located at 160 Felgar in the Customer Service building. Free parking is located on east side.  You may call ahead at (405) 325-3060 to check if your item is located at Lost and Found.

Job Openings

Status of applicants or the hiring process can be directed to Facilities Management Human Resources at 405-325-6212.

A full list of jobs within Facilities Management on the Norman campus can be found on jobs.ou.edu.  To apply, go to jobs.ou.edu and type the requisition number into the search bar.  If you encounter issues with the application process, contact OU Human Resources at 405-325-1826.

Athletic Events

More information regarding all athletic events on campus can be found at OU Athletics Visitor’s Guide here