Air Quality Tech 2-U (HVAC) Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL You are invited to submit an application to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position. Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview Perform master HVAC work; supervise variously skilled Air Quality workers in HVAC work. Essential Functions Perform pipefitting 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 pipefitting 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,