Air Quality Technician 1

Schedule: Full-time

About Us:

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.

What You'll Do:

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Facility Management

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Work hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Under the general supervision of the Administrative Officer 1, perform repairs, inspections, preventative maintenance & installation of heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC) systems at the Shipley building, Centre School & other Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) facilities within Franklin county; Respond daily to HVAC requests throughout the facility; Perform general maintenance & repair (e.g. replace &/or repair pumps, fan motors, thermostats, filters, etc.; weld metal); Install & operate air conditioning, refrigeration & heating units; Adhere to preventative maintenance priorities & schedules (e.g. repairs, inspections, installations, etc.) for a full range of HVAC equipment (e.g. air handlers, variable frequency drive (VFD), variable air volume (VAV), chillers, chiller towers, holding tanks, water pumps, sump pumps, various water lines, air ducts, mixing valves, shut off valves, gauges, thermostats, exhaust fans, fan motors, boilers & condensers); Ensure proper assembly of components on all installed equipment; Assist with boiler operations & repairs (e.g. clean & repair tubes; replace gaskets; remove scale & soot; check grates & combustion control equipment; ensure equipment is functioning properly); Perform building & maintenance trade tasks &/or assists trade personnel (e.g. plumbers, carpenters, electricians &/or contractors); Meet with agency personnel to gather information on HVAC concerns &/or reports of problems; Advise Facility Services managers on status of HVAC systems & equipment.

Assist with preparation of technical specifications & bid invitations for major repairs or modifications of HVAC equipment; Inspect & test installed equipment for proper assembly of components & check for needed repairs & compliance with technical orders, blue prints, schematics, specifications, handbooks & established procedures; Attend training, seminars &/or meetings as required; Assist with scheduling of contractors to perform required preventative maintenance of all HVAC equipment as needed; Act as backup for transportation services at the Shipley Facility (e.g. operate the Shipley shuttle bus during morning &/or afternoon hours when needed); Perform other related duties as assigned.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Appropriate type (i.e., Type I, Type II, Type III or Universal) of certification as "technician" issued by EPA approved certifying organization per Section 608 of Clean Air Act.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: General Maintenance

Technical Skills: General Maintenance, Facilities Managment

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail. Problem Solving