The University of Vermont

Physical Plant Department

Physical Plant On-Line Forms

How to Request Service from Physical Plant

For Critical Service Emergency Only - Call SOS at (802) 656-2560
(e.g., burst pipes, floods, power outage, elevators, alarms)

For All Other Requests

Use the FAMIS Self-Service on-line system to submit all other service repair requests to Physical Plant.

The most efficient way to make requests of Physical Plant personnel is to use FAMIS. You can submit detailed repair requests, report electrical, plumbing or mechanical problems in your building, or request a pickup of surplus property and extra trash. You need a username and password to use FAMIS. If you are new to the system, please email Service Operations Support  or call 656-2560 and you will be issued a username and password.

Go direct to the FAMIS Self-Service Login Page:   http://www.uvm.edu/fss   and bookmark the location in your web browser.

Surplus Pickup requests

Effective March 2009, for surplus pickup of appliances, lab equipment or moveable equipment, a supplemental form is required in addition to the on-line FAMIS Service Request. Departments must download and complete this Surplus Disposal Form for all appliances or lab equipment regardless of value, and for all moveable equipment valued at $5,000 or more. (This form does not apply to furniture and computer equipment.) Complete form, make a copy. Attach one copy to the item or equipment to be picked up; send original copy to UVM Surplus via campus mail, fax or email.  For more information on this procedure, please email recycle@uvm.edu

Don't have access to FAMIS?

Faculty and Staff who don't have access to FAMIS may email Service Operations Support to report minor problems.

On-campus students should notify the Residence Hall Fix-It desk for problems or conerns.

Submit a "Request for Keys or CatCard Access" 

Complete the Request for Keys/Card Access Form and fax a signed copy to the Lock Shop Fax Number 656-8537.  For more information, phone the Lock Shop directly at 656-0984.


Request Estimates

If requested, Physical Plant can provide an estimate on the cost of a project (e.g., building bookshelves, installing an outlet.) For an estimate, initiate a FAMIS Service Request, and indicate "for estimate only."

Larger renovation projects are handled through UVM Facilities Design & Construction Services at 656-3291.

College of Medicine and Medical Complex Buildings in need of renovations and alterations should be directed to the Med-Plex Project Manager of the Physical Plant Department.

Who Pays for What? 

Most routine repairs and maintenance to University buildings and facilities are paid by the Physical Plant operating budget. However, some services are charged directly to the requesting department. Call SOS at 656-2560 to determine if the requested work is your department’s responsibility or covered by Physical Plant funds.

Last modified March 16 2009 05:54 PM

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