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Office of Facilities

The SEAS Facilities Office is responsible for a wide array of activities that support everyday operations at SEAS.

For any building maintenance request, please use our Work Order System. You will need your Harvard Key to access the site.  

 

Effective September 29, 2025, there will be a few updates to services at Allston SEC:

  • Loading Dock Services:
    Truck and package receiving hours will change from Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. to Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–12 noon. For emergency deliveries outside these hours, please contact Security for assistance.

  • Custodial Services:
    Cleaning and trash removal in offices (excluding lab write-up spaces) will now take place once a week. If you need your trash emptied more frequently, please place your trash bin outside your office door.

 

Primary Activities and Support

  • supporting the buildings and infrastructure of the SEAS campus
  • maintaining a clean, comfortable, and safe working environment
  • keys and card access 
  • supplying and arranging office furniture
  • manage office and laboratory renovations, construction, and repairs
  • coordination of room requests and related room setup

Common Issues Handled by Facilities

  • problems with plumbing, electricity, lighting, heating and cooling
  • building maintenance and repairs
  • custodial service requests
  • office furniture and configuration 
  • mitigating construction related noise and disruptions

Where to find us

Facilities Office - Cambridge Location

  • Email: facilities@seas.harvard.edu
  • Phone: (617) 495-2840
  • Location: Pierce Hall, Office G3E, 29 Oxford Street, Cambridge MA
  • Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Facilities Office - Allston Location

  • Email: facilities@seas.harvard.edu
  • Phone: (617) 495-2070
  • Location: 114 Western Ave 1st Floor Facilities Suite, Allston, MA
  • Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 5:00 pm