Utilities
The Utilities and Building Operations teams manage the heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC), and electrical systems of campus buildings. We are specialized building operators and engineers in various fields, including electrical, mechanical and building automation. We keep the university’s buildings running smoothly behind the scenes.
Services
Regular services
- Performing diagnostic service for electrical interference problems
- Repairing and maintaining HVAC equipment
- Responding to trouble calls (too hot/too cold)
- Reviewing new electrical equipment, panels or other electrical services
- Inspecting, recording and troubleshooting equipment
Special services
- Planning, implementing and notifying occupants of building service shutdowns
- Providing consultation for faculty-installed building equipment, the design and management of new buildings, and major renovations and upgraded electrical services
- Responding to unplanned power outages
- Adding specialty environmental controls
- Coordinating power shutdowns and temporary power to facilitate renovation and construction projects
- Verifying airflow, ventilation and other environmental conditions in buildings
- Maintaining mutually agreed upon faculty-specific mechanical equipment
Get started
Submit a service request
If you're experiencing a mechanical or HVAC issue, submit a service request.
Find your building operator
Your building operator specializes in mechanical systems and will respond to your mechanical/HVAC service requests.
Rates
Regular services are provided at no extra cost to you. Special services will be billed at the rates below.
| Group | Trade code | Rate | Overtime rate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricians | 05/77 | $117.50 | $149.00 |
| Operating engineers: buildings | 29, 31, 34, 37 | $99.75 | $105.00 |
| Control technicians | 02 | $125.00 | $146.00 |
| BMS technicians | 39 | $144.00 | $152.00 |
*For overtime or after-hours work you will be charged for a minimum of four hours at the overtime rate.