Master Trades Specialist; AQT

Position: Master Trades Specialist (AQT)

Job Title

Master Trades Specialist (AQT)

Department

Maintenance Group 4

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Hourly

Hourly Rate

26.4

Work Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?

No

Job Description Summary

Performs moderately complex repair or construction of university facilities or property which require specialized training in the HVAC trade. Position performs the installation, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration components, equipment and systems for a University campus consisting of approximately 200 buildings. Position's primary purpose is ensuring that all HVAC and refrigeration systems and auxiliary equipment are in good working order and that any repairs are completed promptly and properly.

Hours for this 4‑day, 10‑hour position are Sunday through Wednesday, 5:00 am‑3:30 pm.

Essential Duties

• Reviews job orders and blueprints or drawings; inspects site and consults with client; determines best method to complete project
• Estimates amount of materials and equipment needed to complete project; arranges for materials to be at job site
• Performs complex repair or installation on University facilities and property using expertise acquired through specialized training in a skilled trade
• Assists outside contractors as needed; assists crafts‑persons from other trades as needed
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment; maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner
• May prepare some paperwork; may maintain files

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires nine months training beyond high school in a skilled trade and three years of experience in that trade, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Driver's license required
• For AQT positions EPA Universal Certification required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the procedures and equipment of HVAC systems
• Knowledge of refrigeration equipment maintenance and repair

Working Conditions

Frequent standing and walking with some climbing and lifting of materials weighing 50 to 75 pounds. Frequent operation of equipment. Somewhat unpleasant working conditions. Some exposure to several unpleasant elements which are particularly disagreeable. Some element of personal risk and exposure to accidents.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free campuses.

Remote Work

For positions that are approved for remote work:
Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADA Faculty

Staff or 513‑529‑3560. Questions and follow‑ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.

For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity / Affimative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and…