The Office of Facilities Services is charged with maintaining, operating, repairing, cleaning, and renovating Barnard College’s academic buildings, residence halls, grounds, and infrastructure. Our primary goal is the creation and maintenance of a physical environment that is conducive to the learning process. Well-maintained and high-quality facilities are vital to the College's mission and help to enrich the experience of our students, faculty, and staff. Staff members of the Office of Facilities Services are committed to providing quality facilities that enhance the campus experience of Barnard College students and contribute to the continued growth of the college community.

About Us

• Facilities Services is responsible for the day-to-day operations and management work including evaluating, selecting, prioritizing, and strategically planning Barnard’s facilities and systems. The services provided can be organized into one of three categories: 
  • Maintenance and Trades support the maintenance and repair of the campus and residential buildings. Barnard Facilities offers services in the skilled trades, including heating and ventilation and controls (HVAC- ECT), electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, and carpentry.
  • Custodial and Grounds manages routine cleaning of all classrooms, garbage, recycling, grounds maintenance, landscaping, snow and ice removal, and event setup. Facilities also schedules and manages cleaning during the summer and winter months so that the College is kept clean and safe for students, faculty, and staff.
  • Facilities Management is the administrative service unit of Facilities providing leadership and management of the college’s compliance commitments and sustainability goals through environmental health and safety, procurement, contract management, information technology, data analysis, and more.

Related Departments

• Capital Projects oversees all construction projects on campus. The team oversees new construction projects, renovations, and major repair and replacement projects for all campus buildings. The Capital Projects team manages outside vendors and consultants, including architects, construction managers, or contractors for major construction projects. Additionally, the team oversees space planning for the College, optimizing the functionality of our classrooms, offices, and other on-campus spaces. 
• Auxiliary Services manages real estate, dining, printing and mail services.
• Event Operations is responsible for the behind-the-scenes, logistical execution of on-campus events.
• Sustainability supports Barnard's commitment to engage in sustainable practices across the College - from coursework to operations.

Request for Service

To submit a request for service(s), fill out a facilities work order.

NOTE: Students living at 601 West 110th Street should submit repair requests directly to building staff by calling (212) 666-9200 or filling out a work order through the 110th Building Link system. Contact your RA or Community Director for more information.

Emergency Procedures

The Office of Facilities Services considers any event that endangers the life, health, or safety of a person or possible damage to college property as an emergency condition. These conditions may include flooding, water-pipe breakage, steam leaks, an electrical short or exposed wiring, rodent infestation, excessive trash accumulation, and darkened stairwells.

For emergency Facilities services during our normal hours of operation, please call us at (212) 854-2041. 

For emergency Facilities Services needs during off-hours, please call the CARES emergency line at (212) 854-6666.

Contact Us

The Office of Facilities Services is located in Room 105M of Barnard Hall by the south staircase landing.

Office Hours: Monday - Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Phone: (212) 854-2041 (4-2041 from a campus phone)

Email: facilities@barnard.edu.