Building maintenance staff and plumbers in the department are responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems at the University. Staff provides these services across campus, performing work in residence halls, laboratories, athletic facilities, kitchens, and other areas with water and sewer utilities.
Plumbers in the Trades Department are trained and licensed in the State of Michigan’s plumbing and mechanical codes. Plumbers are on campus are responsible for a number of building systems including, but not limited to the following:
- Domestic water service and supply systems
- Storm and sanitary systems
- Chilled water systems
- Hot water systems
- Fire sprinkler systems
- Industrial gas systems
Building maintenance staff and plumbers service all plumbing fixtures, including faucets, toilets/urinals, sinks, drinking fountains, sanitary/storm pump systems, and hot water heat exchangers. They repair all plumbing integral to building operations and unclog drains and service lines. The plumbers also repair, maintain, and install deionized water and reverse osmosis water systems, eyewash and safety shower equipment, and services to plumbing appliances. Plumbers, often with the assistance of HVAC technicians, also maintain whole-building hot water mixing valves, along with domestic hot water heating systems.
If you need assistance with plumbing fixtures or piping, please submit a work request. Work requests will typically be reviewed by department staff within 24 hours.With the exception of safety and security concerns, work orders are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Typical hours of operation for maintenance staff are from 5:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Emergencies such as flooding, inoperable fixtures, or drain blockages please contact the Facilities’ emergency line ([906] 487-0001) so that a response can be expedited.
When submitting requests for new installations or infrastructure improvements, please provide a minimum of 3-4 weeks advance notice to ensure that resources can be allocated to support the proposed improvements.