The Machine Shop is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of the campus pumping distribution system and the infrastructure utilities lines and components for all buildings on campus. The shop maintains and repairs more than 600 pumps campus-wide. These include chilled water, hot water, condensate, domestic, storm water, pool, air compressors, and vacuum pumps. This department is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of 10,650 linear feet of buried steam line and 9,960 linear feet of condensate line. The area of responsibility for utilities include but are not limited to:
- Chilled Water - Distribution of underground chilled water for climate control of campus buildings year-round.
- Drainage – Service and maintain the storm water drainage system.
- Steam – Delivery of high pressure steam through four (4) miles of underground utility tunnels and direct buried piping. Steam is used for heating and year round climate control to the majority of buildings on campus.
- Condensate delivery and steam traps throughout campus.
- Water – Supply of both fire system and domestic potable water to all areas on campus.
