HVAC/Plumbing Department

The HVAC/Plumbing team is responsible for all heating, ventilating, and plumbing systems within the district. Our crew performs a full range of plumbing and heating system installation and repair. Our team is responsible for servicing and cleaning of the district’s boilers, furnaces, pumps, and air handling units. They maintain, install, repair, and replace water lines, drains, toilets, sinks, faucets, and kitchen equipment. It is their job to control humidity and temperatures in our buildings and troubleshoot and repair any heating or plumbing system leaks, failures, or breakages. The HVAC/Plumbing Facilities Management team can be found throughout the district’s many buildings keeping them warm and safe for all students, faculty, and staff.

Mr. Gravelle has been with the district 21 years. He has 28 years experience in plumbing and HVAC. He holds many licenses & certifications, such as—Vermont Master Plumber’s License, State Certification to Install Oil Fired and Natural and LP Gas Equipment. He is a member of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society and is a certified Aquatic Facility Operator. Dick regularly attends industry seminars to stay on top of new HVAC/Plumbing trends.

Michael Mahoney, Mechanical Systems Supervisor

Mr. Mahoney has been a member of the Facilities Management team for 24 years. He began his career on the district’s painting team and attended industry classes to become a Vermont State Master Plumber. Mike is an expert with the district’s web based Energy Management System, where he monitors our facilities heating and cooling needs via computer. Mr. Mahoney attends industry seminars to learn the newest innovations in HVAC & Plumbing to keep our facilities running smoothly.