26-030 Trades Specialist I

WVU Parkersburg • Parkersburg, WV

10d • Onsite

About The Position

WVU Parkersburg is seeking a Trades Specialist I to perform a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair, operation, and renovation of college buildings, grounds, and equipment. This position supports the college's academic and programmatic mission and goals within the Physical Plant structure. The role is based on the Main Campus in Parkersburg, WV, with potential for work at other campus locations. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, non-exempt/classified/hourly staff position.

Requirements

• 18 months of technical or vocational training or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Two years of practical experience in a commercial or institutional setting OR Two years of building trades experience in commercial construction OR an equivalent combination of knowledge and/or experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Familiarity with electrical practices and methods.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with the methods and materials, tools, equipment, procedures, hazards and safety precautions generally associated with the building trades.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to cross-train and learn other physical plant skill sets (e.g., operate and maintain grounds keeping equipment, operate fork truck and skid loaders, perform basic plumbing tasks, operate HVAC systems).
• Ability to meet attendance and punctuality requirements, including availability for overtime work assignments as needed.
• Ability to operate a computer for inter-office communication and data entry and retrieval as needed.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to make good decisions using sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical license
• Plumbers license
• HVAC license

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of tasks and other skilled and semi-skilled trade tasks on campus facilities, grounds, operational systems and equipment.
• Participates as a member of the snow removal crew.
• Perform general maintenance tasks on campus facilities, grounds and equipment as assigned.
• Move, arrange, construct, dismantle, etc. furniture, equipment or work areas as assigned.
• Conduct building, grounds and equipment inspections to identify and perform needed repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain and clean equipment and tools within the assigned area.
• Ensure that work areas, shops, garages and storage areas are clean and properly maintained.
• Participate in Physical Plant and college-wide planning activities, advisory committees or other work groups.
• Attend professional development classes, training sessions.
• Ability to work overtime and after hours when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
• Health and life insurance plans through PEIA
• Flexible benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits
• Annual and sick leave for full-time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employee’s spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree