26-030 Trades Specialist I

WVU Parkersburg; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with 6% 100% match

Health and life insurance through PEIA

Annual and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Tuition waiver

Job summary

WVU Parkersburg's Main Campus in Parkersburg, WV seeks a Trades Specialist I to support maintenance, repair, operation and renovation of college buildings, grounds and equipment. The role is on-site and full-time, with a 37.50-hour work week and a pay range $16.41–$20.51 per hour.

Required: 18 months of technical or vocational training or equivalent education and/or experience; two years of practical building trades experience in commercial settings and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 18 months of technical or vocational training or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Two years of practical experience in a commercial or institutional setting OR two years of building trades experience in commercial construction OR an equivalent combination of knowledge and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• 50% Perform a variety of tasks and other skilled and semi-skilled trade tasks on campus facilities, grounds, operational systems and equipment.
• 35% Perform general maintenance tasks on campus facilities, grounds and equipment as assigned.
• 10% Conduct building, grounds and equipment inspections to identify and perform needed repairs and maintenance.
• 5% Participate in Physical Plant and college-wide planning activities, advisory committees or other work groups.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Reading drawings

Tool usage

Team player

Safety awareness

Overtime flexibility

Education

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Forklift operation

HVAC system operation

Basic plumbing

Grounds keeping equipment

Job description

Trades Specialist I

Position # 26-030 (Repost)

WVU Parkersburg is a Community and Technical College located in Parkersburg, WV along with Jackson County Center in Ripley, WV and Innovation Technology Center in Vienna, WV. We are not a branch of West Virginia University. We are dedicated to teaching and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to offer certificates, associate and bachelor’s degrees.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with 6% mandatory every pay (biweekly) that is matched 100%
• Health and life insurance plans through PEIA and flexible benefits through Mountaineer Flexible Benefits
• Annual and sick leave for full-time non-exempt staff, exempt staff, and 12-month faculty
• Minimum 12 paid holidays per year
• WVU Parkersburg tuition waiver (if eligible) for an employee, employee’s spouse or dependent of a full-time benefits eligible employee who is 24 years of age or younger

Posted

7/24/2026 with an application deadline of 08/07/2026

Employment Status

Non-Exempt/Classified/Hourly Staff, full-time regular, benefits eligible position.

Shift

Variable. Full time is considered 37.50 hours a week.

Other Essential Job Requirements

• This is an on-site position.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance and punctuality are expected to ensure performance of the essential function of the job, including scheduled meetings and shifts.
• May require working alternate hours or alternate locations upon request to support campus mission.

Primary Location

Main Campus – 300 Campus Drive, Parkersburg WV 26104

Pay Grade

03 ($16.41 - $20.51 per hour) (Salary is commensurate with education and experience)

Function/Summary

Within the Physical Plant structure, this position performs a variety of tasks related to the maintenance, repair, operation and renovation of college buildings, grounds and equipment to properly support the college’s academic and programmatic mission and goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Required: 18 months of technical or vocational training or equivalent education and/or experience.

Experience:

• Required: Two years of practical experience in commercial or institutional setting OR Two years of building trades experience in commercial construction OR an equivalent combination of knowledge and/or experience.

Licensure

• Required: Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Preferred:
  • Electrical license.
  • Plumbers license
  • HVAC license

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiarity with electrical practices and methods.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read, comprehend and apply written instructions and construction drawings.
• Familiarity with the methods and materials, tools, equipment, procedures, hazards and safety precautions generally associated with the building trades.
• Ability to safely use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to cross-train and learn other physical plant skill sets. i.e. operate and maintain grounds keeping equipment, operate fork truck and skid loaders, perform basic plumbing tasks, operate HVAC systems.
• Ability to meet attendance and punctuality requirements, including availability for overtime work assignments as needed.
• Ability to operate a computer for inter-office communication and data entry and retrieval as needed.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to make good decisions using sound judgment.

Duties/Responsibilities

50% Perform a variety of tasks and other skilled and semi-skilled trade tasks on campus facilities, grounds, operational systems and equipment. Participates as a member of the snow removal crew

35% Perform general maintenance tasks on campus facilities, grounds and equipment as assigned. Move, arrange, construct, dismantle, etc. furniture, equipment or work areas as assigned.

10% Conduct building, grounds and equipment inspections to identify and perform needed repairs and maintenance. Maintain and clean equipment and tools within the assigned area. Ensure that work areas, shops, garages and storage areas are clean and properly maintained.

5% Participate in Physical Plant and college-wide planning activities, advisory committees or other work groups. Attend professional development classes, training sessions. Ability to work overtime and after hours when needed. Other duties as assigned.

WVU Parkersburg is an Equal Opportunity Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities. Further, faculty, staff, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVU Parkersburg will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. WVU Parkersburg provides a collegial and respectful environment that values the contribution of all faculty, staff, and students.