"Air Quality Tech 2-U (AM)"

Job Overview

Perform master mechanical work; supervise variously skilled mechanical technicians.

Essential Functions

• Repair various mechanical equipment such as fans, mechanical seals, bearings, pumps, motors, laboratory equipment, autoclaves, glass washers, water purification equipment, utility systems, and structures. Perform welding and brazing;
• Periodically inspect and test installed equipment for proper assembly of components, check for any needed repairs in compliance with technical orders, blueprints, specifications, manuals and established procedures;
• Repair, trouble shoots complex steam pressure reducing system safety; condensate return devices, steam traps, perform water treatment and testing and apply chemicals. Perform repair of critical laboratory exhaust systems (fume hoods). Inspect hoods for air balance;
• 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

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.

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