West Virginia University Looking for General Building Maintenance Trades Specialist II at Morgantown, WV  Full Time

West Virginia University Department of Facilities Management is accepting application for a General Building Maintenance Trades Specialist II.

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of the Operations Manager/Building Trades II, the duties of this position require the individual to perform a
variety of tasks related to maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment. These duties include providing 24-hour, seven days a
week, continuous coverage; provides emergency coordination with Facilities Management shops and/or emergency personnel such as
fire department, police, Environmental Health & Safety; and to make repairs as needed on a daily basis.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 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 (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs.

• High school diploma and vocational training of up to 18 months beyond high school within the maintenance field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in four or more of the following listed skilled trades: electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, fire systems control, and building maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical systems.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer.
• Demonstrated ability to climb heights over ten feet.
• Demonstrated ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people in a stressful environment.
• Demonstrated ability to have excellent eye to hand coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to hear and interpret sounds in work area and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to lift materials over 75 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work in extreme hot or cold areas such as steam tunnels and coolers.
• Ability to use logical problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate well utilizing both written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of technical terms related to the maintenance trades.
• Ability to work in uncomfortable positions as may be required by job assignment.
• Ability to work with multi-craft personnel.
• Hold and maintain current vehicles driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to stoop, crawl, bend, walk, etc. over rough and slippery surfaces.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to monitor, respond to, assess situation, correct malfunction, and reset fire equipment.
• Ability to wear a respirator and protective gear.
• Demonstrated ability to comprehend and remember important data such as key numbers, building key numbers, two-way.
• Radio unit numbers, etc.
• Knowledge of hazards and dangers of the maintenance trades.

• Valid US driver’s license required.
• Physical Demands
  • Walking, carrying, standing, lifting objects over 75 pounds, crawling, climbing daily.
  • Working in tight areas in extreme temperatures and conditions daily.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia’s land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley – the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you’re a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.