Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician

State of West Virginia; Julian (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia seeks a versatile maintenance professional to lead the daily operations of our facility’s infrastructure. You will coordinate with the Building Grounds Manager to tackle work orders, oversee inmate crews, and drive projects to completion, including HVAC, boiler systems, kitchen equipment, water plant, and electrical motors maintenance.

You will also manage roofing, landscaping, water line repairs, and perimeter safety with an emphasis on budgetary efficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard four-year high school or GED or four year apprenticeship program or two year post secondary technical school.
• Experience in air-conditioning, heating or refrigeration may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily facility operations and coordinate with the Building Grounds Manager to tackle work orders and drive projects to completion.
• Oversee inmate crews and repair HVAC and boiler systems, keep kitchen equipment, water plant, and electrical motors running.
• Manage roofing, landscaping, and water line repairs while monitoring budgetary efficiency.
• Ensure perimeter fencing, lighting, and generator readiness as part of safety.
• Be on the front lines for a mandatory weekly 12-hour security shift.

Skills

Budgeting awareness

Maintenance coordination

Leadership

Education

High school/GED/apprenticeship/2-year tech

HVAC experience substitution allowed

4 years related experience

EPA certification per Clean Air Act

Job description

Are you a master of all trades ready for a high-impact role when no two days are the same? We are looking for a versatile maintenance powerhouse to lead the daily operations of our facility’s infrastructure! In this critical position, you’ll coordinate directly with the Building Grounds Manager to tackle essential work orders and drive ongoing projects to completion. From overseeing inmate crews and repairing complex HVAC and boiler systems to keeping our kitchen equipment, water plant, and electrical motors running at peak performance, your technical expertise will be the facility’s backbone. You’ll manage it all—roofing, landscaping, and water line repairs—while keeping a sharp eye on budgetary efficiency. Your mission also extends to the very perimeter of our safety, ensuring every fence is secure, every light is bright, and the generator is always ready. Beyond the toolbox, you’ll demonstrate your grit and commitment to the team by stepping onto the front lines for a mandatory weekly 12-hour security shift. If you’re ready to build, repair, and protect in a fast-paced environment.

State employment offers a variety of benefits.

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.

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 DO NOT HAVE TO VERIFY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION OR THE EQUIVALENT. PLEASE DO NOT SEND HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS OR TRANSCRIPTS. You must only submit this documentation ONE TIME; please DO NOT SUBMIT DUPLICATE COPIES.