Central Facilities Shops

The Utility Shop provides a broad range of services focused on the maintenance of buildings and grounds. The Utility Shop is tasked with maintaining all the grounds on the CUC campus, as well as supporting the operation of the former quarry site known as the East Campus. Shop tradesmen are experienced and equipped to perform the following services:

• Carpentry and millwork
• Painting
• Light excavation and trenching
• Line marking on parking lots and other paved surfaces
• Sign making
• Moving and hauling
• Concrete work
• Welding and metal fabrication
• Vehicle maintenance, to include trucks, riding lawnmowers, electric golf carts, etc.

The Plumbing & Heating Shop is active in supporting the activities of both the Gas Company and the Water Company in locating underground utility lines, valves and clean-outs on the college campus. Tradesmen are trained and licensed to perform the following services:

• Installation and maintenance of hydronic and steam boilers
• Snaking drains
• Installation of plumbing lines of all types, to include copper, cast iron, & PVC
• Testing and repair of backflow preventers

The Refrigeration & AC Shop is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all types of refrigeration and HVAC systems. The Shop also provides technical support services to clients installing and commissioning capital HVAC systems. Systems that are serviced and supported by the Shop include:

• HVAC control systems
• Air conditioning systems for buildings and computer rooms
• Walk-in coolers and freezers
• Water coolers & ice machines
• Cooling towers & refrigeration coils
• Heat pumps

The Electric Shop works on electrical systems from 4,160 volt electrical distribution systems down to 12 volt alarm systems. Because an increasingly large proportion of locks on the campus are electronic locking systems, the Key Shop has been combined with the electric shop, insuring efficient installation and servicing of such systems. All work is performed by experienced tradesmen who are licensed to perform the various tasks required. Work performed by the Electric/Key Shop includes:

• Installation & servicing of building lighting systems
• Installation of power supply wiring & devices and data wiring
• Fire, intrusion and temperature alarm work
• Repair and maintenance of exterior lighting and street lighting
• Installation and repair of locks to include rekeying, mastering & submastering
• Electronic and cipher type lock installation and service