Transportation Building and Grounds Manager - Mercer Co.

Transportation Building and Grounds Manager - Mercer Co.

Salary

$48,894.14 - $70,244.10 Annually

Location

Mercer County, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT27DX021

Department

West Virginia Department of Transportation

Division

District 10

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

LOCATION OF VACANCY

MERCER

Civil Service Type:

Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System

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Nature of Work

Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and "at will."

Looking for a career leading a team of building and grounds workers, oversee and manage the improvements and renovations and maintenance of state properties, and see the results of your work every day? A Transportation Building and Grounds Manager provides hands on leadership to a building and grounds maintenance crew responsible for keeping the building and the grounds of state facilities a safe and pleasant environment. As a Building and Grounds manager, you'll work alongside your crew while helping plan, coordinate, and oversee daily maintenance and repair activities of state facilities.

What You'll Do As a Building and Grounds Manager, you may:

? Lead and direct a crew maintaining, repairing, and renovating state property.

? Recommend alterations to existing structure.

? Evaluate and determine adequate operating space requirements.

? Ensure state building codes and safety and fire regulations are met.

? Establish maintenance and repair procedures to be used by all building maintenance personnel.

? Provide instruction and on-the-job guidance to crew members.

? Monitor work to help ensure it is completed safely, efficiently, and correctly.

? Determines and makes recommendations for additional structural lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.

? Maintain records and utilize a state purchasing card.

Who We're Looking For: We're looking for a dependable individual who are ready to lead by example. Successful Building and Grounds Managers are knowledgeable of the phases of building construction, janitorial work, and office renovation and able to communicate with a team, and willing to step in and work alongside their crew, Knowledge, Skills, Ability: Knowledge of various phases of construction. Experience with building construction. Knowledge of safety and fire regulations, Knowledge of building codes. Ability to read and revise blueprints. Ability to identify maintenance and repair needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications

TRAINING/EDUCATION

High school diploma or the equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

• Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in building maintenance, building construction, in the installation and maintenance of building electrical or heating systems, or highway related experience.
• Substitution: Successful completion of vocational school training may substituted for the required experience the required experience through an established formula.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Travel is required; therefore, a valid drivers license is required.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Holly Vest
• Phone Number: 304-716-3016
• Email Address: holly.l.vest@wv.gov

Permanent, full-time employees of the State of West Virginia, receive a wide variety of financial and personal job benefits. Specific information about benefits is available from the hiring agency. Salary and Wages Direct deposit (twice a month) Promotion Opportunities - With over 20,000 classified positions in state government, there are many opportunities to compete for transfer or promotional appointment. Medical Insurance Major medical, surgical, prescription drug, and other medical expenses. Choice of plans. The state pays the major part of the premium. Mountaineer Flexible Benefits (Optional Insurance) The Mountaineer Flexible Benefits program allows tax-free deductions for dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as medical expenses not reimbursed by regular insurance coverage. Life Insurance The state provides a $10,000 decreasing term life policy with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Additional group insurance is available. Retirement Plan The state offers an outstanding defined benefit pension plan. Employee contributes 4.5% of salary (tax-deferred). Deferred Compensation State employees have a unique opportunity to build retirement savings and reduce todays taxes by participating in a Section 457 deferred compensation plan. A 457 plan is similar to the 401K plans offered by private companies. Annual Increment Pay The annual increment is $60 for each full year of qualifying service, and is paid in July of each year. This is available to employees with 3 or more years of service. Holidays Twelve (12) paid holidays in each year. Vacation 15 to 24 days per year depending on length of service. Paid Sick Leave We offer an outstanding paid sick leave benefit. Employees earn 1.5 days each month or 18 days per year. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave an employee can accumulate. Full compliance with Family Medical Leave and WV Parental Leave Act. Employee to Employee Leave Donation Program. Military Leave - Paid Military Leave Training, and Developmental Opportunities We offer many formal in-house training classes. Many agencies also offer tuition reimbursement for job-related training and education provided by approved technical schools and colleges. Suggestion Award Program Employees may receive monetary award up to 20% of the first year savings for any approved and implemented work improvement suggestion. Credit Union Flexible Working Hours and Alternate Work Schedules Day Care - State approved child Day Care facilities are located at the Capitol Complex. Wellness Programs Many state agencies provide special wellness and health related services to employees. Examples include: free health screening, special seminars and presentations, organized health related activities, health contact information, wellness promotion events, and healthy lifestyle information. West Virginia is a Great Place to Live and Work We offer challenging jobs with competitive benefits. But most of all, we offer the opportunity to further your career, meet your personal goals, and make a real difference in peoples lives. For more information about benefits visit our Benefits Web Site. Use your back button to return here. ------------------------------------------------------------

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Employer West Virginia

Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East

Building 3 Suite 500

Charleston, West Virginia, 25305

Phone (304) 558-3950

Website http://personnel.wv.gov