Air Quality Tech -U; HVAC

Position: Air Quality Tech 2-U (HVAC)
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Job Title:

Air Quality Tech 2-U (HVAC)

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Start Date:

5/28/26

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Applications accepted from current AFSCME employees only.

You are invited to apply to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

Job Overview

Perform master HVAC work; supervise variously skilled Air Quality workers in HVAC work.

Essential Functions

* Perform pipe fitting and install, repair, adjust or modify all types of refrigeration, air conditioning, heating and ventilation equipment; replace or repair all supporting systems such as electrostatic filters, pneumatic and electric controls (including calibration of controls), utility meters, pumps and fan motors. Perform pipe fitting and install and repair steam line, expansion joints, traps, regulators, bearings and valves.

* Plan, implement and perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Inspect installed equipment for proper assembly of components and compliance with technical orders, blueprints, specifications, handbooks and established procedures. Insure safe operational standards.

* Read and interpret sketches, blueprints and layouts, determine amount of material and time involved; make cost estimates; compile reports, requisitions, work orders, inventory lists and project reports/records.

* May be required to serve as a lead worker and/or supervise, instruct and train semi-skilled and skilled Air Quality workers and trades people; assist supervisor in allocating work assignments; reviewing and evaluating work performance in training new personnel; coordinate work with other trades.

* Maintain housekeeping conditions as prescribed by area.

* Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Approved certificate from an accredited related apprenticeship program,

Two (2) years of related work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement

Required Trainings/Certifications

Must have an EPA refrigeration certificate

Valid driver's license with an acceptable record

Required Experience

One (1) year related experience

Physical Requirements /Work Environment

* Sitting - Seldom

* Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often

* Hearing, listening - Often

* Talking - Often

* Standing - Often

* Walking - Often

* Bending - Often

* Stooping - Often

* Climbing stairs/ladders - Often

* Kneeling, squatting - Often

* Crouching - Often

* Crawling - Seldom

* Reaching overhead - Often

* Pulling, pushing - Often

* Shoveling - Seldom

* Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often

* Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often

* Lifting - over 50 pounds - Often

* Outdoor Environment:
Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.

* Noise:
There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

* Hazards:
Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

* Oils:
There is air or skin exposure to POLS (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) or other cutting fluids.

* Atmospheric

Conditions:

Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

* Close Quarters:
Employees are frequently required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.

Final date to receive applications: 06/17/2026