Mechanicals Overview
Steve Aviles, Manager of Mechanical Systems
Steve has served at Cedarville since August of 1995. He manages nine full-time employees in the areas of heating/ventilation/air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and telecommunication. Steve has received certificates as an NRI Master Technician and Energy Management Programmer, as well as an EPA Refrigeration License.
Prior to coming to the University, Steve repaired x-ray equipment for a major company in Chicago and also spent seven years in the army. Here at Cedarville, he finds satisfaction in taking something broken and making it work again, and he takes joy in interacting with the men who work for him.
Electrical
(left to right)
Gary Hull, Electrician
Keith Hague, Electrician
Mark Haldeman, Electrician Foreman
The electricians inspect, repair, and install high-and-low voltage electrical systems, as well as maintain the campus electrical cable plant and backup generators. They also service all electrical cooking equipment in the cafeteria and help maintain the energy management plant. Mark and Gary are licensed electricians.
HVAC
(left to right)
James Rinaldi, HVAC Technician
Dan Shirk, HVAC Technician
Bob McWilliams, Preventive Maintenance
HVAC technicians inspect, repair, service, and install heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, as well as perform maintenance on the energy management system that controls heating, air conditioning, and lighting on campus. They also maintain the campus natural gas distribution system and all cooking equipment in the cafeteria, including walk-in coolers and freezers. Dan and James are graduates of trade schools and hold EPA licenses and I.C.E. certifications. Bob assists in preventive maintenance to the HVAC systems.
Plumbing
(left to right)
Paul Mitchell, Supervisor of Water Systems
Mike Blosser, Plumber
Apart from maintaining the water plant (see Annual Water Quality Report), Paul and Mike address all normal plumbing maintenance needs that are reported to the physical plant; specify equipment and interface with contractors on larger projects, layout, and installation of piping and fixtures in smaller projects; coordinate work with other trades; and work with inspectors and other governing agencies as needs arise. They also perform special annual duties, such as blowing out and winterizing the well and booster pumps for irrigation systems at the athletic and intramural fields. They have each received an Ohio Class 1 Operator License for the water plant, as well as a back flow prevention and testing certification.
Jeff Cunningham, CTN Administrator
As the Cedarville Telecommunications Network Administrator, Jeff maintains 2,400 telephones on campus, 5 high-speed compressed telephone circuits, 911 data lines, and the 911 database out of Boulder, Colorado. He is also responsible for the University voice mail system and holds many certificates of completion from attending factory schools for the phone system. Apart from telecommunication, Jeff is an electrician who maintains the electrical parts of all wheelchair-accessible doors and assists with other electrical maintenance.