Building Services

UC Berkeley School of Law

Welcome to Berkeley Law Building Services. Our department oversees the maintenance, safety, and daily upkeep of the School of Law complex. From coordinating structural repairs and daily janitorial services to managing event setups and building security, our goal is to ensure a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Contact Us

Submit a Service Request

Are you a student, staff or faculty and need help? The fastest way to get support is through our ticketing system.

To request help from Building Services—including maintenance, custodial needs, or event setup—please email facilities@law.berkeley.edu

What to include in your request:

  1. Location: Exact building, floor, and room number.

  2. Issue Description: Provide a detailed description of the problem or request (e.g., “Spill in hallway,” “Copier out of toner,” or “Room 105 locked”).

  3. Timeline: Is this routine, time-sensitive, or an emergency?

Note: Work orders requiring external campus resources (such as the campus-wide Physical Plant, centralized Custodial Services, or the Lock Shop) will be coordinated directly by our team.

Core Services

Facility Maintenance & Janitorial

We inspect the entire School of Law complex daily to identify maintenance and repair needs.

  • Janitorial Services: We manage the custodial schedule for offices, classrooms, and common areas. Contact us for urgent spills, restocking restroom supplies, or trash removal.

  • Repairs: We handle minor on-site repairs and coordinate major fixes with campus facilities.

  • Equipment: Maintenance and supply stocking for departmental copiers.

Key and Card Access (Access Control)

Ensuring secure but accessible facilities for the Law School community.

  • Physical Keys: Request physical keys for individual offices or restricted storage spaces.

  • Cal 1 Card Access: Request proximity card clearance for exterior doors after hours, or specific restricted interior zones.

  • Please allow 1-2 business days for access processing.

Mail & Courier Services

Managing the flow of incoming and outgoing communications for Berkeley Law.

  • Incoming Mail: Daily sorting and delivery to faculty and departmental mailboxes.

  • Outgoing/Shipping: Processing for USPS, FedEx, and UPS outbox services.

  • Package Receiving: Secure logging and holding for oversized deliveries.

Event Setup & Support

Hosting a lecture, symposium, or student organization event? We are here to help.

  • Furniture Configuration: Table, chair, and podium setups tailored to your event layout.

  • Signage: We provide sign holders and directional easels to guide your attendees.

  • Post-Event Breakdown: Coordination with custodial teams to ensure rooms are reset for academic classes.

  • Reminder: Please submit event setup requests at least 72 hours in advance.

Safety & Security

Your safety is our top priority. We manage emergency preparedness and building security protocols in coordination with UC Berkeley campus authorities.

  • Campus Police (UCPD) Emergency: 911 (or 510-642-3333 from a cell phone)

  • UCPD Non-Emergency: 510-642-6760

  • After-Hours Facilities Emergency (Physical Plant/Custodial): 510-642-1032

Emergency Resources: