Air Quality Technician 2-U (HVAC)

Air Quality Technician 2-U (HVAC)

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >

You are invited to submit an application to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

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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

Shift : Varies Starting Pay Rate : $32.59 per hour Post Probationary Rate : $32.59per hour

Application Deadline : 11 / 25 / 2025

Application Information

Candidacy for this role will be determined by :

Do you have active passing test scores on file with HR for this job title? If you would like to qualify for this position using those test scores, upload a letter to the "Additional Documents" section stating your name, address, test score, exam date, and expiration date.

Please note that the preferred method of communication is by email - make sure we have an email on file that you regularly check.

Are you eligible to receive Ex-Veteran Credit? To receive additional credit for military service you must have a DD214 stating you received an Honorable Discharge and must send us a copy. To receive credit do one of the following :

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UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include :

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including :

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include :

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here :

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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Air Quality Technician 2-U (HVAC)

Date : Nov 5, 2025

Location : Cincinnati, OH, US

Facility : Main Campus

Nearest Major Market : Cincinnati

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