Lighting
Electricians and labor electricians service the complete electrical needs of campus, performing maintenance, installation, and repair work, and managing campus electrical systems and distribution.
Who is responsible for this service?
F&S Responsibility
Lighting repairs, replacements, and upgrades for standard lighting, including dimmer switches in general assignment classrooms; replacement of ballasts and light bulbs as well as repairs to light fixtures on exterior campus lighting such as light poles and sidewalk lighting
Department Responsibility
Non-standard lighting requests (e.g., task and track lighting, specialty lighting, under-cabinet, architectural lighting, sports equipment)
The Division of Responsibility (DoR) guidelines, and if necessary, the specific DoR for the facility, will determine the financial responsibility for the operation and maintenance of university buildings and assets.
Which provider will perform this work?
Electricians
Service the complete electrical needs of campus, performing maintenance, installation, and repair work, and managing campus electrical systems and distribution (includes single ballast replacement to entire building upgrades and lighting controls such as occupancy and daylight sensors that provide improved comfort and efficiencies)
Laborer Electricians
Perform lighting replacement for non-LED light fixtures, clean fixtures, and recycle and dispose of used bulbs per U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidelines
Gather required documentation to submit a request.
- Building name/number
- Room numbers and a description of the general area
- Type of repair, replacement, or upgrade desired
- Number of lights affected
- Estimated number of lights in area
Submit Request in the my.FS Portal
Log in to the my.FS Portal to make a service request. Requests for new user account access can be made by completing the Request of User Account form.
What to expect next
An initial email indicating the assigned shop(s) and an anticipated start date:
- An initial email indicating the assigned shop(s) and an anticipated start date
- A follow-up email, call, or in-person visit upon arrival
- A confirmation email when the work is underway and when time is being charged
- An email, call, or in-person visit when the work is completed
- A final communication when the service request is closed, including a feedback link