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Create Your Own Key Contacts Cheat Sheet

June 20, 2025

When things go sideways in the office—a printer meltdown, a flooded bathroom, or a sudden software crash—you don’t want to waste time digging through old emails or shared drives to find the right person to call. That’s where your Key Contacts Cheat Sheet comes in.

Think of this as your office emergency contact list and your daily go-to. Whether you’re onboarding a new team member, organizing a vendor delivery, or just trying to figure out who has the key to the supply closet, this list saves time and stress. It’s also a handy tool to keep in a shared drive or print and post in a secure spot.

Here’s what to include:

📞 General Office Contacts

  • Reception/Front Desk:
    Name: ___________________
    Phone: ___________________
    Email: ___________________

  • Office Manager (You!):
    Name: ___________________
    Phone: ___________________
    Email: ___________________

  • Assistant Manager/Back-Up Contact:
    Name: ___________________
    Phone: ___________________
    Email: ___________________

🏢 Building & Facility Management

  • Building Management Company:
    Name: ___________________
    Phone (day): _____________
    Phone (after-hours): ______
    Email: ___________________

  • Maintenance Request Contact:
    Name: ___________________
    Online Portal (if any): _________

  • Security Desk or Guard:
    Phone: ___________________
    Notes: ___________________

💻 IT & Technology Support

  • Internal IT Team Lead or Support Contact:
    Name: ___________________
    Phone: ___________________
    Email: ___________________

  • External IT Vendor/Help Desk:
    Company: _________________
    Contact Name: _____________
    Support Line: _____________
    Ticket Portal: ______________

  • Network/Internet Provider:
    Company: _________________
    Customer Service: __________
    Account #: _________________

🪑 Office Services & Vendors

  • Cleaning or Janitorial Service:
    Company: _________________
    Contact Name: ____________
    Schedule: ________________
    Phone: ___________________

  • Office Supplies Vendor:
    Company: _________________
    Account Manager: __________
    Phone: ___________________
    Portal/Login: _______________

  • Coffee/Water/Breakroom Supplier:
    Company: _________________
    Phone: ___________________
    Notes: ___________________

  • Shredding/Records Disposal Service:
    Company: _________________
    Phone: ___________________

👥 Human Resources & Payroll

  • HR Contact (Internal or External):
    Name: ___________________
    Phone: ___________________
    Email: ___________________

  • Payroll/Benefits Admin:
    Name: ___________________
    Phone: ___________________
    Email: ___________________

🚨 Emergency & Safety

  • Fire/Emergency Evacuation Warden (if designated):
    Name: ___________________
    Phone: ___________________

  • First Aid or Health/Safety Officer:
    Name: ___________________
    Location of First Aid Kit: __________

  • Local Emergency Services (Non-911):
    Building Security or Emergency Line: __________
    Local Hospital/Urgent Care: ___________________

📝 Notes & Custom Additions

Leave space to include other frequently used contacts relevant to your office, like your accountant, legal counsel, or favorite handyman. Customize the cheat sheet to match your office’s unique needs.

This cheat sheet works best when reviewed and updated every quarter—or whenever someone leaves or joins the list. Print a copy, keep a digital version, and share it with key team members to make sure no one’s ever scrambling during a crisis.

Filed Under: Tools & Resources, Articles, Open Content, Top Story Tagged With: Managing the office, Managing staff, Tools, Hiring, Checklists, data security

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