Trade Maintenance Mechanic II - Facilities Management, Maintenance

West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV

17h

About The Position

The Trade Maintenance Mechanic II works under the direction of the Operations Manager and/or Trades Maintenance Mechanic III, performing general construction and building maintenance work for West Virginia University’s Department of Facilities Management. The position handles maintenance across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical equipment, and HVAC, and may assist other trades. It also responds to maintenance emergencies, performs scheduled and preventive maintenance, documents work, manages assigned tools and equipment, and maintains clean, orderly work sites. The regular work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; assigned shifts may vary based on operational needs, and the role may include weekends and holidays or require off-hours emergency response.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Meet one of the following qualifications: two years of general-trades building-maintenance experience in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or another craft trade; an associate degree in building maintenance or another craft trade; or completion of a two-year accredited vocational craft-trades program. Equivalent combinations of related education and experience will be considered.
All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
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 building-maintenance trades.
Ability to meet 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 policies and procedures affecting the work area.
Ability to operate a state vehicle.
Ability to climb ladders, including at heights exceeding ten feet.
Ability to lift materials weighing more than 75 pounds.
Ability to bend, stoop, walk, and crawl.

Responsibilities

Perform carpentry maintenance, including fabricating and repairing casework and furniture; installing and repairing floors, ceilings, window coverings, doors, trim, locksets, and windows; and installing window air-conditioning units and ventilation fans.
Install and repair drywall, insulation, trim, and moldings.
Fabricate, install, and maintain walls, minor concrete forms, ramps, scaffolding, shelters, steps, work platforms, handrails, barricades, ladders, shipping crates, pallets, and similar structures.
Install interior and exterior walls, partitions, paneling, siding, and wall coverings.
Perform minor painting related to carpentry work, including painting air-conditioning boards, cabinets, and trim.
Troubleshoot and maintain electrical systems, including replacing switches, ballasts, outlets, and sockets; lamping; motor repair; resetting breakers; and making minor repairs to lighting and dimming systems.
Troubleshoot and maintain plumbing systems, including faucets, plugged drains, traps, steam system components, flush valves, and commode seats.
Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical equipment systems, including mechanical apparatuses, pumps, air-handling and cooling-tower equipment, bearings, gear boxes, and pulleys.
Perform general HVAC maintenance, including calibrating and adjusting temperature controls, changing V-belts, and making minor repairs to residential appliances and air-conditioning and heating-ventilation units.
Respond as a first responder to issues such as strange odors, leaks, tripped breakers, and plugged drains or commodes.
Requisition parts and supplies from the Warehouse and Tool Crib to ensure timely delivery.
Operate a state vehicle with manual or automatic transmission.
Perform scheduled and preventive equipment maintenance, including visual inspections, filter changes, lubrication, belt adjustment and replacement, coil cleaning, and plumbing supply and drain cleaning.
Maintain a clean work area, wear clothing appropriate to departmental policy and supervisor direction, and perform other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Perform general maintenance within normal journeyman responsibilities or assist other trades, including electrical, plumbing, sheet-metal fabrication, millwright, grounds, and labor work.
Use computers and software for maintenance work orders, materials accountability, building support systems, time and attendance, and other required functions.
Document activities as assigned.
Move, load, and carry materials and equipment needed for projects, help move materials that interfere with project work, and leave completed work sites clean and orderly.
Care for and inventory assigned tools and equipment.
Respond during off-hours to cover emergency situations.
Work weekends, holidays, and various assigned shifts when operational needs require.
Fill in for a lead position when assigned.