Air Quality Technician 2 - 20022348

State of Ohio • Orient, IA

4d • 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 performs skilled HVAC installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair work at the Correctional Reception Center. It also serves as a lead worker for lower-level technicians and/or incarcerated individuals, providing work direction and training. The role includes maintaining tools and HVAC supplies, estimating and requesting materials, and performing security and other institutional duties as assigned.

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.
• One course or three months of experience in blueprint reading.
• One course or three months of experience in hand and power tool operation.
• One course or three months of experience in minor welding operation.
• Alternatively, six months of experience as an Air Quality Technician 1 (classification 52291) and the appropriate EPA-approved Section 608 technician certification.
• Equivalent qualifications meeting the stated minimum class qualifications may be accepted.
• Applicants must apply online and clearly describe how they meet the minimum qualifications in the application.
• Final applicants tentatively selected must submit to pre-employment urinalysis drug testing.
• The final selected applicant must undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction and training to lower-level air quality technicians and/or incarcerated individuals engaged in 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 required materials, 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, including man-down response, shakedowns, and inmate movement.
• Perform other assigned duties, such as 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, and sick leave, plus 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 and optional deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

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