Maintenance Worker II - Grounds - WVU Tech (Beckley)

West Virginia University • West Virginia, WV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Management Department at West Virginia University of Technology located in Beckley, WV is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker II - Grounds. 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 involving: 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.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to follow OSHA guidelines and associated codes.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain average or above work standards.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to rapidly learn all policies and procedures impacting the affected area.
• Ability to organize work flow to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate a state vehicle.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to lift materials over 75 pounds.
• Ability to work in a lift 30 feet above the ground.
• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, crawl, etc.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Ability to follow safety requirements and use proper safety equipment.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance such as changing filters, replacing light bulbs, and cleaning equipment and tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work such as digging a ditch, cleaning utility tunnels, pulling electrical cable, moving heavy equipment, shoveling snow, and the transporting and installation of materials.
• Ability to follow specific directions on a general task.
• Ability to use chemicals such as penetrating oil, glue, coil cleaner, paints, thinners, and lubricants.
• Ability to handle/install insulating and filtration materials.
• Ability to assist higher level trades technicians in facility repair and maintenance.
• Ability to operate power tools such as saws, drills, and jackhammers.
• Ability to erect and work from scaffold, ladders, and man lifts.
• Ability to perform housekeeping duties on the job site and in the shop.
• Ability to clean and maintain tools.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of building trades.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, parts, and materials.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC, systems.
• Ability to work in confined areas.

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.
• Operate various hand and power tools in the performance of duties such as: rakes, shovels, lawn mowers, weed-eaters, etc.
• 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 problems 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; patches and prepares surfaces for painting to include finishing drywall or similar tasks requiring basic painting skills.
• Relocate offices and classrooms within buildings and throughout campus by lifting, loading and unloading furniture, files cabinets, boxes, etc. onto hand trucks, dollies, and box vans for transportation. May require removing desk components, doors, and shelves to ease in relocations.
• Move, set-up, rearrange, and erect tables, chairs, platforms, bleachers, tents, displays, etc. for concerts, registration, commencement, and other special events. Disassemble and store items at the end of event.
• Clean and maintain the interior appearance of all buildings including classrooms, offices, laboratories, student housing, public areas, etc. by sweeping, mopping, stripping, and waxing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets, rugs, and upholstery; dusting and polishing furniture; washing and cleaning walls, ceilings, doors, windows (inside and out), washing graffiti from walls, lockers, bathroom stalls and doors, and performing other related internal cleaning activities.
• 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. May be required to unload and store supplies and to rotate stock and to obtain appropriate signatures on deliveries.
• Lock and unlock exterior and interior doors.
• Operate various hand and power tools in the performance of duties such as: dollies, hand trucks, etc.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash and litter throughout institutional buildings and grounds including cleaning of trash receptacles and assisting sanitation vehicle operators. Collect recyclable items and place in appropriate storage location.
• Create a work order if an issue that needs repaired is detected.
• 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 (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 health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6%25 employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.
• Wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED