Air Quality Technician 2 - 20022348

State of Ohio•Orient, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Air Quality Technician 2 works under general direction and requires thorough knowledge of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating technology and processes, as well as blueprint reading. The position serves as a lead worker, providing work direction and training to lower-level air quality technicians and/or incarcerated individuals engaged in HVAC installation, preventive maintenance, maintenance, and repair. The role is based at the Correctional Reception Center in Orient, Ohio, and is a permanent, full-time classified position.

Requirements

Hold an appropriate EPA-approved Section 608 technician certification (Type I, Type II, Type III, or Universal).
Have six months of verifiable experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration maintenance, repair, and installation; alternatively, six months of experience as an Air Quality Technician 1 may qualify under the stated alternative pathway.
Have one course or three months of experience in blueprint reading.
Have one course or three months of experience operating hand and power tools.
Have one course or three months of experience in minor welding operations.
Equivalent qualifications to the stated minimum class qualifications may be accepted.
Demonstrate skills in general maintenance, HVAC trade, building maintenance, trades, problem solving, flexibility, and time management.

Responsibilities

Provide work direction and training to lower-level air quality technicians and/or incarcerated individuals performing HVAC work.
Perform skilled maintenance and installation on HVAC equipment.
Inspect equipment operation periodically and complete assigned preventive maintenance schedules.
Repair air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating systems.
Replace or repair pumps, fan motors, thermostats, and filters.
Weld metal.
Inspect and test installed equipment for proper assembly and identify needed repairs.
Determine materials needed, prepare cost estimates, and submit purchase requests.
Read blueprints and schematic diagrams.
Maintain inventory of HVAC supplies.
Maintain strict inventory and daily tool-control records for tools used by incarcerated individuals.
Perform other maintenance and miscellaneous duties, including semi-skilled carpentry, painting, electrical, sheet metal, and HVAC work.
Ensure compliance with security regulations.
Serve on institutional committees and attend training, seminars, and meetings.
Perform security functions as required, such as man-down response, shakedowns, and inmate movement.
Perform other assigned duties, such as snow and ice removal and grass cutting.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave
Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
Optional deferred compensation