Building Coordination

The Role of the Executive Office Building Coordinator

The Building Coordinator serves as the primary liaison with UW Facilities, UW Police Department, Environmental Health and Safety, and UW Information Technology to manage building-related needs and services.

Policy information on the Building Coordinator role can be found in  UW Administrative Policy Statement 13.04.

The Executive Office Building Coordinator (EOBC) is responsible for the upkeep and management of work orders for all common areas in Schmitz Hall and Gerberding Hall. This includes hallways, stairwells, elevators, entrances, lobbies, restrooms, and other shared spaces. This role also involves overseeing the purchase, placement, and maintenance of cleaning supplies, sanitizers, and signage in these common areas.

For additional questions or more information regarding building coordination, please contact the Executive Office Building Coordinator for Schmitz Hall and Gerberding Hall.

Unit Responsibility

It is the responsibility of each office/unit within Gerberding Hall and Schmitz Hall to contact UW Facilities for issues inside their assigned spaces. This helps them to contact and schedule directly with that unit for access.

Units are also responsible for purchasing and maintaining supplies and signage for their assigned spaces, and for scheduling surplus pickups. Assigned spaces may include office spaces and suites, reception areas, kitchenettes, conference rooms, and storage spaces.

Situations Requiring Immediate or Specialized Assistance

For Emergencies: If you witness criminal behavior, violence, or threats of violence, or any situation requiring an immediate response, call 911.

For Non-Emergencies: To request help with a problem or concern that isn’t an emergency, call 206-685-8973 (UWPD) TTY.

For Distress or Outreach Services: If someone appears to be in distress or could benefit from outreach services, contact the UW Police non-emergency line at 206-685-8973.