The University of Washington: Facilities Services

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User Guide

Have Something Fixed or Built

A Basic FS‑WORKS Request

  1. After logging into FS‑WORKS, select Enter a New Work Request button.

    A screenshot of the webpage and button

  2. The New Request form will open. Your UW NetID will automatically fill in your name as the Requester. If you have entered an FS‑WORKS request before, some of the fields may already be filled in to make entering multiple requests easier. To blank out the fields, press the Clear button.


    A screenshot of the new request form

  3. Information provided in the Red fields will give Facilities Services the necessary information about your request to begin work.

    • Phone: Enter a phone number on campus where you can be reached.
    • Box Num: Enter the UW Box No. 6 digit number beginning with 35XXXX
    • Desired Date: Enter a date you wish work performed. Please use date format mm/dd/yyyy
    • Description: Enter a brief description of work needed. Just to the right of the Description field, Extra Description box can be used to enter detailed information.

      A screenshot of the extra description box

    • Building Name: Enter the first few letters of building and click the ? button. From list, select the building.

      A screenshot of the field and button

    • Room/Location: Select the Room/Location off of the drop down list. Or, if the Room/Location is not on the list, select “OTHER please specify”. A new highlighted field will open. In this field, enter up to 15 characters describing the location.

      A screenshot of the field and button

    • Tip: If you know your building’s Facility Number (FacNum) enter it in the FacNum field and building information will automatically fill in the Bldg. Name.

    • Tip: Use the Extra Description box to provide detailed location information or if the area is outside the building


  4. After entering all your information click the Submit button. A Tracking Number pop up appears (remember to turn off your web browser pop up blocker). You can use the Tracking Number to monitor the progress of your request.

    A screenshot of the submit popup

  5. Press the OK button to print a copy or press Cancel to bypass printing.

  6. Press Exit button to log out of FS‑WORKS.