Maintenance Worker II (Weekend Shift) - WVU Tech (Beckley) - West Virginia University

Description

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), a part of the WVU System of campuses located in Beckley, WV, is seeking applications for the position of Maintenance Worker II for the weekend shift. This position offers a four (4) day work week (Friday - Monday) to allow for a greater work-life balance.

About the Opportunity

As a Maintenance Worker II, you will provide 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.  Scheduling may be subject to change.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 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

PAY GRADE:  11
WORK HOURS:  Friday & Monday 7:30am to 5:15pm and Saturday & Sunday 7:30am to 6:30pm 

What you'll do:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Completion of vocational/technical training in a maintenance field of up to 18 months beyond high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minumum of one (1) year experience in general building maintenance.
• 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 work in a lift 30 feet above the ground
  
• 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.

• Valid Driver's License.
• Working on ladders at varying heights.
  
• Working with hazardous chemicals or waste. 
  
• Climbing stairs, bending, stooping.
  
• Carrying, dragging, and lifting of objects weighing up to 50 – 75 pounds. 
  
• Work under adverse temperature and/or weather conditions.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position. 

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb. 

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

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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