Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia maintenance position performs preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. It encompasses trades such as carpentry, masonry, and renovations, with grounds upkeep and inventory/log management.

The role may involve supervising inmate work crews and completing purchase orders for the department. Specific qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and four years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard four-year high school or GED or two year technical schooling.
• Substitution: HVAC or refrigeration experience may substitute for training on a year-for-year basis.
• Four years of paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation or related trades.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Work across maintenance trades including carpentry, masonry and renovations.
• Maintain grounds and manage tool inventories, logs, and purchase orders.
• Oversee inmate work crews where assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two year post secondary technical school

Job description

Nature of Work

Under general supervision this position functions as a member of the maintenance department performing all general preventative maintenance. Performs routine maintenance on all HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. Works in all areas of maintenance including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, masonry, carpentry, ventilation, and renovations. Maintains facility grounds to include mowing, trimming, snow and ice removal. Maintains detailed tool and supply inventories. Responsible for maintaining various logs, charts, and completion of purchase orders for the department. May oversee inmate work crews. Will perform other jobs as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Training: Graduation from a standard four-year high school or GED or four year apprenticeship program or two year post secondary technical school.
• Substitution: Experience in air-conditioning, heating or refrigeration may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience: Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation or the mechanical or building trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plasterer, painter, welder, machinist, mechanic or masonry work.
• 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.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

The minimum qualifications for this job title are as follows:

• Training: Graduation from a standard four (4) year high school or GED or four (4) year apprenticeship program or two (2) year post secondary technical school.
• Substitution: Experience in air-conditioning, heating or refrigeration may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation or the mechanical or building trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, plasterer, painter, welder, machinist, mechanic or masonry work.
• 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.

Please note: All college, university or vocational school education, licensure or certification must be verified ONCE by attaching a copy of an official transcript, license, or certificate to your online application or by emailing it to the West Virginia Division of Personnel at: [e-mail] You must only submit this documentation ONE TIME; please DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE COPIES. Job duty descriptions of all experience MUST be included in the Work History section of your online application or be clearly stated on your attached resumé in order for them to be considered as qualifying experience toward the minimum qualifications. Please include details of daily job duties on your online application or resumé.