Maintenance Worker II - Grounds - WVU Tech (Beckley)

West Virginia University • WV

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About The Position

A Maintenance Worker II - Grounds, provides work during the week Monday – Friday on a variety of support services in order to maintain the exterior appearance of the grounds. This work involves adhering to established standard procedures, techniques, and safety requirements with some judgment required to interpret instructions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in general grounds maintenance and landscaping.
• Experience with proper commercial and/or residential cleaning and experience in assisting with general trades maintenance.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain the surrounding exterior appearance of all institutional buildings by raking, removing and disposing of leaves and debris; cleaning gutters, culverts, and other drainage areas; sweeping, shoveling, and removing snow, ice, slush, and mud from entryways and sidewalks; spreading salt and cinders on public passageways.
• Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls.
• Haul or spread topsoil and spread straw over seeded soil to hold soil in place.
• Perform winter duties associated with snow removal in their assigned areas, which may include using shovels, spreading salt, or operating a plow truck.
• Operate, service and maintain all grounds equipment, such as trucks, tractors, large seeders, riding mowers, snow removal, skid loaders, tilt bed trucks and steep slope mowing equipment.
• Dig holes and trenches and to spread and level dirt, gravel and concrete to assist in the installation of traffic signs, irrigation/drainage systems and concrete structures.
• Remove weeds from shrubs and flowerbeds as required.
• Wash graffiti from exterior walls and sidewalks; and performing other related external cleaning activities.
• Resolve pest and insect problem across campus.
• Perform general tree maintenance as required.
• Collect trash from exterior trash cans and take to trash compactor.
• Attend various training classes, seminars, and other meetings to learn new techniques and procedures and to remain current in all safety requirements.
• Assist in the performance of general painting duties as instructed, such as: painting walls, ceilings, trim, and furniture using enamel/latex paints with brushes, rollers, and low pressure sprayers.
• Relocate offices and classrooms within buildings and throughout campus by lifting, loading and unloading furniture, files cabinets, boxes, etc.
• Move, set-up, rearrange, and erect tables, chairs, platforms, bleachers, tents, displays, etc. for concerts, registration, commencement, and other special events.
• Clean and maintain the interior appearance of all buildings including classrooms, offices, laboratories, student housing, public areas, etc.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms and kitchenettes including walls, floors, lavatories, commodes, sinks, refrigerators, stoves, fixtures, mirrors, etc.
• Change light bulbs, if the bulbs are not the problem, create a work order for others to repair.
• Plunge toilets and floor drains as needed to unclog the drains and allow water flow.
• Replenish supplies including toilet tissue, towels, and soap.
• Lock and unlock exterior and interior doors.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash and litter throughout institutional buildings and grounds including cleaning of trash receptacles and assisting sanitation vehicle operators.
• Create a work order if you detect an issue that needs repaired.
• Order supplies or identify if equipment is not working.
• Perform other duties as assigned or as directed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees