Air Quality Technician 2 - 20028235, 20028237

State of Ohio • Lebanon, OH

5d • 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. It performs skilled HVAC work in a correctional institution and ensures compliance with security regulations. Other assigned maintenance and security duties may be required.

Requirements

• Appropriate Type I, Type II, Type III, or Universal technician certification issued by an EPA-approved certifying organization under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
• Six months of verifiable experience in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration maintenance, repair, and installation; or six months of experience as an Air Quality Technician 1 (classification 52291).
• One course or three months of experience in blueprint reading.
• One course or three months of experience operating hand and power tools.
• One course or three months of experience in minor welding operations.
• Alternatively, an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications for employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train lower-level air quality technicians and/or incarcerated individuals performing HVAC installation, preventive maintenance, maintenance, and repair.
• Perform highly skilled maintenance and installation work on HVAC equipment.
• Periodically inspect equipment operation and perform 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 an inventory of HVAC supplies.
• Maintain strict inventory and daily tool-control records for tools used by incarcerated individuals.
• Perform other maintenance and miscellaneous work, including semi-skilled carpentry, painting, electrical, sheet metal, and HVAC tasks.
• 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, including snow and ice removal and grass cutting.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, 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 through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed