Trade Maintenance Mechanic II - Facilities Management

West Virginia University • Morgantown, WV

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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. 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 (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% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's. Wellness programs

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must have one of the following:
• 2 years experience in general trades building maintenance experience in the areas of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other craft trades.
• Completion of an associate degree in building maintenance or other craft trade.
• Completion of a 2-year accredited vocational craft trades program.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
• 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 and 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 tool such as saws, drills, and jackhammers.
• Ability to erect and work from scaffold, ladders, and main lifts at heights exceeding ten feet.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance duties as related to carpentry, such as but not limited to, 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, such as air conditioning boards, cabinets, trim, etc.
• Performs troubleshooting and maintenance duties as related to electrical, such as but not limited to, 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 but not limited to, 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, etc.
• Performs general maintenance duties as related to HVAC, such as but not limited to, 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, etc.
• Erects various working platforms to include, but not limited to, metal and aluminum pipe scaffolding, pick boards and work stages, ladder jacks, extension ladders, step ladders, etc. Operates various types of motorized aerial work platforms and truck mounted lifts. Must be knowledgeable of proper assembly and disassembly procedures as well as required safety railings, stabilizers, kick boards, safety harnesses, and fall protection devices. Must ensure that all safety procedures are understood and followed by assigned employees. Required to work at heights exceeding ten feet.
• 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 to include 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 wear appropriate clothing as determined by departmental policy and direct supervisor.
• Required to perform general maintenance duties either in relation to normal journeyman responsibilities or assisting other trades such as but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, millwright work, and grounds and labor duties.

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% 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
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees