Description
The Facilities Management Department at WVU Tech is currently accepting applications for a Trades Specialist I.
About the opportunity:
The Trade Specialist I will perform various tasks in general construction, building maintenance and grounds work under the direction of Associate Director or Trades Specialist Lead II.
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:
Maintenance:
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. Responsible for troubleshooting circuits up to 227 VAC, single phase,
Responsible for plumbing related repairs and maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, faucets, plugged drains, replacement of worn traps, repair of leaks and drips in various sinks, tubs, and plumbing systems.
Performs all general maintenance duties related to mechanical equipment systems; this is not limited to, but may include routine maintenance and repairs on condensing and chilled water pumps, air handling units, cooling towers, fan coil units.
Performs installation on all types of interior and exterior doors (wood or metal) including frames, jambs, door stops, interior and exterior trim and associated hardware such as hinges, locks, closures, panic hardware, etc.
Perform installation on interior and exterior walls, partitions, paneling, siding, wallpaper plaster wall coverings, insulation, wood trim (i.e. moldings, casings, baseboards), metal studding; installs and finishes drywall.
Must have the ability and knowledge to diagnose and repair pneumatic systems and controls.
Will be responsible to follow 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.
Operates as a first responder to odors, leaks, electrical failures, and plumbing related failures; should have the ability to redirect requests if additional support, or specialized staff is required.
Responsible for daily carpentry requests.
Will perform general painting duties, such as; painting walls, ceilings, trim, and furniture using enamel/latex paints with... For full info follow application link.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.
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West Virginia University