Building and Grounds Manager

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia is seeking a senior maintenance supervisor to coordinate and supervise maintenance projects across 36 DCR facilities in the state. You will oversee skilled and semi-skilled teams, read drawings and plans, and develop cost estimates for timely project completion.

The role requires eight years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and EPA refrigerant recycling certification where required, with travel between locations and potential exposure to inclement weather.

Qualifications

• Eight years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in building maintenance, building construction, or in the installation and maintenance of building electrical or heating systems.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings, schematics, and building plans.
• Specific positions may require EPA-certified refrigerant recycling technician as per the Clean Air Act.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise a variety of building and grounds maintenance projects for 36 DCR facilities.
• Oversee work of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance employees and crews.
• Evaluate facilities conditions and propose repairs or improvements.
• Develop project plans, specifications, drawings, schematics, and cost estimates for time and materials.
• Ensure proper skills and training for employees in methods, techniques, tools, and safety precautions.
• Travel to all DCR facility locations; work may involve exposure to weather and heavy machinery hazards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Reading blueprints/drawings/schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under limited supervision and at an advanced level, coordinate and supervise a variety of building and grounds maintenance projects, including major deferred maintenance projects, for thirty‑six (36) secure facilities in the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR). Oversee the work of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance employees and work crews engaged in building maintenance and grounds keeping projects. Evaluate existing buildings and grounds conditions to make recommendations on repairs and/or improvements. Able to read and interpret specifications, drawings, schematics, and building plans. Develops project plans, specifications, drawings, schematics, and estimates for cost, time, and materials needed for effective project completion. Ensure proper skills and competence levels for employees and work crews; arrange for training for employees in the proper methods, techniques, tools and equipment, and safety precautions for assigned work. This position may involve work hazards associated with heavy machinery, motorized equipment, and power tools. Work may involve exposure to inclement weather. Perform other duties as required. This position will cover all locations where the DCR facilities are located. Travel is required.

Training:

Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent.

Substitution:

Additional experience as described below may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis for the required training.

Experience:

Eight years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in building maintenance, building construction, or in the installation and maintenance of building electrical or heating systems.

Substitution:

Successful completion of study in a regionally accredited college or university in building trades, or related business or vocational school training may be substituted for the general experience on a year‑for‑year basis up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Special Requirement:

Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.