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Master Trades Specialist (AQT)

MIAMI UNIVERSITY

Oxford, OHFull-time$26.4/hrPosted 10mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$26.4/hr
Location
Oxford, OH
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

EPA Universal Certification, requiredDriver's License, required

Job overview

The Master Trades Specialist performs HVAC and refrigeration repair, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting across university facilities. The role includes reviewing job orders and plans, determining project methods, estimating and arranging materials, and assisting contractors and other tradespeople. This is a four-day, 10-hour schedule from Sunday through Wednesday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

HVAC Systems, nice to haveRefrigeration Maintenance and Repair, nice to haveHVAC Installation and Repair, nice to haveBlueprint Reading, nice to haveProject Estimation, nice to haveLifting 50 to 75 Pounds, required

Qualifications

Nine Months Trade Training or Equivalent, requiredThree Years Trade Experience, requiredDriver's License, requiredEPA Universal Certification, requiredCriminal Background Check, required

Full job description

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.

Job Description 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

Additional Position Information (if applicable) 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.

Special Instructions (if applicable) None

Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

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 [email protected] 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/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative 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 admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [email protected] or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,340 open HVAC Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26.4/hr
  • Ohio median$32–39/hr23 hourly ranges
  • US median$29–42/hr584 hourly ranges

This rate, $26.40/hr, is 23% below the Ohio median midpoint ($34/hr) — in the lowest quarter of HVAC Technician hourly ranges in Ohio.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 53 open HVAC Technician jobs in Ohio and 1,340 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; HVAC Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (858 postings).
Education
5 of the 1,340 open HVAC Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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