Building Maintenance Trades Specialist 1 - Facilities Management

West Virginia University Research Corporation Human Resources - Morgantown, WV

Full-time

Morgantown, WV

Educational Services

About the position

Under the direction of the Operations Manager and/or Trades Specialist II Lead, performs various tasks in general construction and building maintenance type work.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance duties as related to carpentry, such as fabrication and repair of various casework and furniture; installation and repair of various floors and ceilings; installation and repair of various window coverings, doors, trim, locksets, and windows; installation of window AC units and ventilation fans.
• Installs and repairs drywall, insulation, trims and moldings; fabricates, installs, and maintains walls, minor concrete forms, ramps, scaffolding, etc.; fabricates, installs, or repairs all permanent or temporary shelters, wooden steps, work platforms, handrails, wheelchair ramps, barricades, ladders, shipping crates, pallets, etc. Installs interior and exterior walls, partitions, paneling, siding, and wall coverings. Performs minor painting duties as related to carpentry tasks.
• Performs troubleshooting and maintenance duties as related to electrical, such as replacing light switches, ballasts, outlets, sockets, lamping, motor repair, reset breakers and performs minor repairs to various types of interior and exterior lighting and dimming systems.
• Performs troubleshooting and maintenance duties as related to plumbing, such as repair and maintenance of faucets, opening plugged draining, replacing worn or damaged traps repairing steam system components, tightening loose packing, repairing flush valves, replacing worn or damaged commode seats.
• Performs general maintenance duties as related to HVAC, such as calibration and adjustment of temperature controls, changing of V-belts, and minor repairs to residential appliances, AC and HV units. Operates as a First Responder to strange odors, leaks, tripped breakers, plugged drains/commodes.
• Erects various working platforms including metal and aluminum pipe scaffolding, pick boards and work stages, ladder jacks, extension ladders, step ladders. Operates various types of motorized aerial work platforms and truck mounted lifts.
• Requisition parts, supplies, etc. from Warehouse and Tool Crib ensuring timely delivery and sequencing to include operating a state vehicle with manual shift or automatic transmission.
• Performs schedules and preventive maintenance on equipment including visual inspection, filter changes, lubrication, belt adjustment and replacement, coil cleaning, plumbing supply and drain cleaning.
• Maintains clean work area and performs other related duties required by immediate supervisor.
• Required to perform general maintenance duties either in relation to normal journeyman responsibilities or assisting other trades.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 18 months of technical or vocational training in the fields of Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, General Trades, or equal amount of work-related experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years general trades building maintenance experience in the areas of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or other craft trades.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to follow OSHA guidelines and associated codes.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, parts, and materials related to the building maintenance trades.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to distinguish colors in the workplace.
• Ability to rapidly learn all policies and procedures impacting the affected area.
• Ability to operate a state vehicle.
• Ability to climb ladders heights may exceed ten feet.
• Ability to lift materials over 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, crawl, etc.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to work in cramped and confined areas.
• Ability to hear and interpret sounds and verbal instructions in the work area.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools such as saws, drills, and jackhammers.
• Ability to erect and work from scaffold, ladders, and main lifts at heights exceeding ten feet.

Benefits

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service
• 18 sick days per year
• Range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match
• Wellness programs