Maintenance Worker II (Weekends) - WVU Tech (Beckley)

Maintenance Worker II (Weekends) - WVU Tech (Beckley) 26979 

Description

 

The department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University Tech is currently accepting applications for a weekend shift Maintenance Worker II.

About the Opportunity

A Maintenance Worker II (weekend), provides a leadership role on the weekends for a variety of support services in order to maintain the interior appearance of institutional buildings and the surrounding exterior appearance of the grounds.  This work involves adhering to established standard procedures, techniques, and safety requirements with some judgment required to interpret instructions.  Positions in this job class may be required to work weekend shifts, and scheduling may be subject to frequent change.

• Work Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday 
  
  • Friday & Monday 7:30am to 5:15pm
  • Saturday & Sunday 7:30am to 6:30pm 

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

What You'll Do

• Grounds & Maintenance 
  
  • Will assist on preventative maintenance plans for all mechanical/electrical systems. This may include, but is not limited to, routine lubrications, calibrations, and adjustments; belt, gear box, and bearing replacements. Will also include routine and scheduled reviews and upgrades in control systems.  Checking and maintaining all indoor and outdoor bulb changes.
    
  • Will 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.  These tasks would be considered as non-technical, non-certified supporting duties.  
    
  • Operates as a first responder to on the weekends for odors, leaks, electrical failures, and plumbing related failures.  Will respond to building maintenance requests; repair various equipment as needed.  This may include, but is not limited to, electrical repairs, such as replacing switches, lamps, ballasts, outlets, breaker resets
    
  • Will respond to building maintenance requests; ability to diagnose and repair various equipment as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, electrical repairs, such as replacing switches, lamps, ballasts, outlets, breaker resets. 
    
  • Relocates 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.  Moves, sets-up, rearranges, and erects tables, chairs, platforms, bleachers, tents, displays, etc. for concerts, registration, commencement, and other special events.  Disassembles and stores items at the end of event.
    
  • Cleans and maintains 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; washing graffiti from exterior walls and sidewalks; and performing other related external cleaning activities.
    
  • May be required to operate various hand and power tools in the performance of duties such as: rakes, shovels, lawn mowers, weed-eaters, etc.
    
  • May be required to operate blowers, walk-behind sweepers, or any other equipment needed to perform duties listed above; Remove weeds from shrubs and flowerbeds as required.
    
  • Attend various training classes, seminars, and other meetings to learn new techniques and procedures and to remain current in all safety requirements; and responding to requests from faculty, staff, students, and the general public regarding location of buildings throughout campus and other similar general questions.
• Custodian
  
  • Cleans and maintains 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.  
    
  • Cleans and disinfects 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.
    
  • Replenishes supplies including toilet tissue, towels, and soap.  May be requires to unload and store supplies and to rotate stock and to obtain appropriate signatures on deliveries.
    
  • Operates walk-behind and riding scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, etc.  Mixes and dilutes commercial strength disinfectants, germicidal detergents, and other stringent cleaning solutions.  Calculates area to determine amounts of cleaning solutions required.  Follows established safety procedures in the use of equipment and materials; locking and unlocking doors, offices, classrooms, and meeting rooms as directed by the supervisor.  Moves equipment, chairs, tables, etc. to other floors using dollies, carts, etc. on elevators or stairways.
    
  • Locking and unlocking of exterior and interior doors.
    
  • May be required to operate various hand and power tools in the performance of duties such as: dollies, hand trucks, etc.
    
  • Collects and properly disposes of trash and litter throughout institutional buildings and grounds including cleaning of trash receptacles and assisting sanitation vehicle operators.  Collects recyclable items and places in appropriate storage location.
• Other
  
  • Create a work order if you detect an issue that needs repaired.
    
  • Order supplies or identify if equipment is not working.
    
  • Performs other duties as assigned or as directed.

Pay Grade: 11
Hours:  Friday & Monday 7:30am to 5:15pm. Saturday & Sunday 7:30am to 6:30pm.

 

Qualifications

 

• High school diploma or GED
  
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in general building maintenance
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of building trades.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to follow OSHA guidelines and associated codes.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, parts, and materials.
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC, systems.
• Ability to work in confined areas.
• 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.

Requirements 

• Valid Driver’s License