Facilities Maintenance Technician

West Virginia Northern Community College; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package including health

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Job summary

West Virginia Northern Community College is seeking a versatile Facilities Maintenance worker to perform light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks across campus. The role includes grounds upkeep, snow removal, event setup, and basic custodial duties as needed.

A valid driver’s license and ability to lift heavy loads are required, with 1+ year of relevant experience. Open and secure buildings, support with campus moves, and periodic travel to other campuses may be involved.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of building maintenance experience.
• At least 6 months in lawn care or grounds maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Able to lift 50 lbs with assistance; 100 lbs or more as needed.
• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds and equipment; open/secure facilities.
• Perform maintenance: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting tasks.
• Conduct preventative maintenance: clean roof drains, change filters/belts, clean coils.
• Operate and maintain campus equipment and tools; assist with events and moves.
• Shovel snow, trim grass, plant, spray weeds and monitor grounds.
• Clean restrooms, restock supplies, and perform custodial duties as needed.

Skills

Carpentry knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Tractor

Lawn mower

Weed eater

Air compressor

Power washer

Job description

West Virginia Northern Community College is seeking a versatile Facilities Maintenance worker to perform light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks across campus. The role includes grounds upkeep, snow removal, event setup, and basic custodial duties as needed.

A valid driver’s license and ability to lift heavy loads are required, with 1+ year of relevant experience. Open and secure buildings, support with campus moves, and periodic travel to other campuses may be involved.