Campus Facilities & Grounds Technician

West Virginia Northern Community College; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Northern Community College is seeking a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and cleanup of buildings, grounds, and equipment. The role includes maintaining parking lots, opening and securing buildings, and occasional travel to other campuses.

You will work across maintenance, campus services, grounds, and custodial tasks, with priorities on electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and preventative upkeep.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year+ Building Maintenance experience.
• Minimum 6 months Lawn Care experience.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. with assistance 100+ lbs.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform building maintenance tasks including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on HVAC and related systems.
• Maintain grounds, parking lots, and equipment upkeep.
• Assist with office moves, event setup, and campus mail/bank runs.
• Open and secure buildings and classrooms; respond to security needs.
• Snow removal and grounds care as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Hand tools

Lawn equipment

Communication skills

Lifting capability

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

West Virginia Northern Community College is seeking a hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance, repair, and cleanup of buildings, grounds, and equipment. The role includes maintaining parking lots, opening and securing buildings, and occasional travel to other campuses.

You will work across maintenance, campus services, grounds, and custodial tasks, with priorities on electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and preventative upkeep.