Operations

Building and mechanical systems maintenance

Buildings and mechanical maintenance staff are responsible for maintaining buildings, and mechanical systems: electrical, plumbing and HVAC.

To request services, or advise of an issue, please submit a work request.

Building maintenance responsibilities

• minor repairs to lighting and electrical
• minor repairs to ceilings, walls and flooring
• minor plumbing repairs including response to leaks
• minor construction and repairs to sloped roofing, gutter, office casework, and wood furniture
• repair and replacement of doors and window hardware
• maintenance, installation, and repair of signage, tack boards, whiteboards, shelving and other woodwork
• support room and event set up

Mechanical systems maintenance responsibilities

Electrical

• calibration and repair building temperature control systems
• testing and maintenance of emergency generators and lighting
• servicing interior and exterior building light fixtures
• testing and repairing fire alarm systems
• servicing electrical supply systems for automatic door-opening devices

Plumbing

• testing and repair of emergency eyewash and shower stations
• maintenance and repair to domestic hot and cold water systems
• maintenance and repair of chemical waste systems in laboratories
• maintenance of natural gas and air pneumatic systems
• testing and installation of backflow prevention devices
• servicing fire suppression systems, valves, hydrants and fire hose cabinets
• maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer and perimeter drainage systems
• drainage system maintenance and repair
• maintenance of deionized water systems

HVAC

• preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment
• maintenance and repair of refrigeration and commercial kitchen equipment