The Mechanical trades install, maintain and repair all building mechanical, heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment. They also offer preventative and regular maintenance for departmental equipment. These services are requested by filling out a Physical Plant work requisition .
Plumbers perform all air, gas, water, steam, and plumbing installations, maintenance and repairs.
They are responsible for heating, cooling, utility services, washroom and laboratory fixtures. Sheet Metal Shop staff install, maintain and repair all heating, cooling ventilation and exhaust ductwork systems. Millwrights are responsible for the 'rotating' equipment such as pumps, fans, and generators.