Laborer

City of Morgantown•Morgantown, WV

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Works under the direction of the Facilities Superintendent and Deputy Director of Engineering & Public Works and at times the supervision of the Master Tradesman. Employee is responsible for working with others to complete routine building maintenance tasks for City facilities. Also assists in maintaining traffic control devices; performs manual tasks required to maintain and repair City facilities and properties. May perform duties requiring some minimum skill in carpentry, masonry, electrical, drywall, plumbing, pipe laying and other learned traits.

Requirements

Requires knowledge of safe construction and work standards.
Requires some knowledge of high voltage electrical lines as well as the safe use of various handheld and power-driven tools.
Requires the ability to work without supervision, read and understand building plans and blueprints.
Requires the ability to work from elevated workspaces.
High school degree or equivalent (GED).
Valid Driver’s License
One year of relevant experience is required.

Nice To Haves

More than 1 year of general construction experience.
Some training in First Aid, CPR, and safe driving.

Responsibilities

Assist Technician II’s in building and facility maintenance repairs and preventative maintenance including performing work related to indoor construction, masonry, plumbing, electrical, heating, venting, air conditioning, etc.
Painting, remodeling, and refurbishing areas.
Removing or rearranging furniture as needed.
Change light bulbs, interior and exterior, as needed.
Performs various manual labor tasks required to maintain and repair city traffic control devices including tragic signals and pedestrian control signals.
Participate in on-call services for emergency building maintenance needs.
Maintain exterior property, including snow removal.
Cleans equipment and tools used during the workday.
Performs and/or provides support for custodial type work including cleaning bathrooms, removing trash, cleaning offices and vehicles, cleaning windows when needed.
Maintains paperwork, as needed, and assigned by the Superintendent and the Facilities Director, describing materials, equipment, and personnel used during the day.
Performs duties as assigned orally or in writing in a timely fashion.
All training suggested and provided by the supervisor will be attended.
A positive attitude and class environment shall be maintained whether in the classroom or on a jobsite.
Wears all PPE required and follows all safety policies.
May be required to keep records and work logs.
Other duties as assigned.