Trade Specialist I - (Monday - Friday) - WVU Tech (Beckley)

Description West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses located in Beckley, WV is currently inviting applications for a Trades Specialist I for the weekday shift. About the Opportunity As the The Trade Specialist I, you will work weekends 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. 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: 13 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday What you'll do: 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. 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. 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 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. 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. Will perform general painting duties, 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. 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... 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.