Preventative Maintenance Trades Specialist - Facilities & Services

The Facilities Management unit of Facilities and Services is accepting applications for a Preventative Maintenance Trades Specialist 1.

About the Opportunity:

Under the direction of the Operations Manager and/or Trades Specialist Lead II, performs various tasks in preventive maintenance, general construction and building maintenance type work.

The Division of Facilities and Services encompasses two units that are integral to the University's success. Our units employ talented and skilled workers whose jobs range from maintaining, protecting, and improving the University's buildings and grounds. Facilities and Services takes care of every aspect of WVU so that its employees, students, and guests are safe and satisfied on campus.

What you'll do:

• Performs scheduled and preventive/predictive maintenance on equipment such as air handling units, fan coil units, VAV and mixing boxes, pumps, motors, electrical components, etc. To include visual inspection, filter changes, lubrication, belt adjustment and replacement, coil cleaning, plumbing supply and drain cleaning, etc. Will be required to collect equipment data for PM program and work order system.

• Required to operate and test generators to ensure safe and reliable operation during power outages. Required to complete preventive maintenance of generators such as oil changes, fuel and oil filters, belts hoses, etc.

• Will maintain safe standards and working conditions following all state, local and federal requirements.

• Will be responsible for calling out support personnel when conditions warrant. This will include repair of equipment as well as safety issues.

• Operates electrical test equipment and a variety of hand and power tools, drills, saws, pumps, pipe threaders, etc.

• Will coordinate with building supervisors and Facilities Management to facilitate shutdowns and scheduled outages as needed. Will coordinate with Building Supervisors and FM Shops to schedule work following the FM Work Authorization Procedures.

• Erects various working platforms to include, but not limited to, metal and aluminum pipe scaffolding, pick boards and work stages, ladder jacks, extension ladders, step ladders, etc. Operates various types of motorized aerial work platforms and truck mounted lifts. Must be knowledgeable of proper assembly and disassembly procedures as well as required safety railings, stabilizers, kick boards, safety harnesses, and fall protection devices. Must ensure that all safety procedures are understood and followed by assigned employees. Required to work at heights exceeding ten feet.

• Requisitions parts, supplies, etc. from Warehouse and vendors ensuring timely delivery and sequencing to include operating a state vehicle with manual shift or automatic transmission.

• Maintains neat and clean work area and performs other related duties required by immediate supervisor. Required to wear appropriate clothing as determined by departmental policy and direct supervisor.

• Required to perform general maintenance duties either in relation to normal journeyman responsibilities or assisting other trades such as but not limited to; electrical, plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, millwright work, and grounds and labor duties.

• Required to operate computers utilizing various software programs, such as: maintenance management programs involving work orders and materials accountability, building support systems, time and attendance, and other systems as necessary. Documents activities as assigned and initiates corrective work orders. Prepares reports as required.

• Required to move, load, and carry all materials and equipment necessary to complete all phases of assigned maintenance and construction projects. May be required to assist in the effort of moving any existing conditions which interfere with the flow of the project. When project is completed, work site must be left in a clean and orderly fashion.

• Will be responsible for care and inventory of assigned tools and equipment utilized in the performance of assigned duties. Must be able to respond during off hours to cover emergency situations.

Work Hours: Mon-Friday 7a-3p

Pay Grade: 13 WVU provides competitive wages for its employees and takes experience and related education into consideration when determining appropriate salary.

• High School diploma plus up to 18 months of technical or vocational training in the fields of Preventive Maintenance, Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, General Trades, or equal amount of work-related experience.

• A minimum of two (2) years experience in the following:

• Preventive Maintenance to include maintenance experience in four or more of the following areas: Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, or other craft trades.

• Ability to read blueprints.

• Ability to operate a computer.

• Ability to follow OSHA guidelines and associated codes.

• Knowledge of equipment, tools, parts, and materials related to the building maintenance trades.

• Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.

• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Ability to distinguish colors in the workplace.

• Ability to rapidly learn all policies and procedures impacting the affected area.

• Ability to maintain a current valid driver license.

• Ability to operate a state vehicle.

• Ability to climb ladders, heights may exceed ten feet.

• Ability to lift materials over 75 pounds.

• Ability to bend, stoop, walk, crawl, etc.

• Ability to work in inclement weather.

• Ability to work in cramped and confined areas.

• Ability to hear and interpret sounds and verbal instructions in the work area.

• Ability to operate hand and power tools such as saws, drills, and jackhammers.

• Ability to erect and work from scaffold, ladders, and man lifts at heights exceeding ten feet.