Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician

State of West Virginia; Mount Olive (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of West Virginia maintains facilities through a skilled maintenance team that keeps HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems operating reliably. The role involves detailed inventories, logs, and purchase orders for materials used in the department.

You may assist in environmental issues, perform after-hours work, and potentially supervise crews under supervision. A high school diploma or GED and strong trades experience are required.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation or the mechanical or building trades.
• Graduation from a standard four-year high school or GED or two year post secondary technical school.
• EPA refrigerant certification may be required for some positions per the Clean Air Act.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems to keep equipment in working order.
• Maintain detailed tool and supply inventories and complete purchase orders for maintenance materials.
• Keep logs and charts related to maintenance activities and safety procedures; oversee work crews if assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Plumbing

General maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two-year technical training or apprenticeship

Job description

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, this position functions as a member of the maintenance department. Keeps all equipment within the facility working efficiently, including HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. Responsible for detailed tool and supply inventories. Will maintain various logs, charts and complete purchase orders for materials used in the maintenance department. May be required, with proper training, to work in asbestos or other environmental issues. Shift work and call back work may be required. Performs related work as required. May be needed to oversee work crews. Will perform other job duties as assigned by supervisor or superintendent. Must assist in security post as needed. May be required to work evening/night hours.

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.