Maintenance Worker II - Facilities & Services

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 annual leave days per year

18 sick days per year

401(a) retirement with 6% match

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a Maintenance Worker II to support Facilities & Services in maintaining campus buildings and grounds. The role splits duties between facilities operations and maintenance teams to cover daily cleaning, minor repairs, and up-keep across multiple buildings.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in a maintenance or custodial field. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to communicate work orders and

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in maintenance or related field.
• Up to 18 months vocational/technical training or equivalent.
• Experience with commercial and/or residential cleaning and general trades maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist trades specialists with maintenance tasks across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and related skills.
• Clean and maintain interior and exterior of university buildings and facilities.
• Operate cleaning equipment and follow established safety procedures.
• Receive and communicate work orders; coordinate with supervisors and managers for timely maintenance.
• Assist with painting and surface preparation as needed.

Skills

Custodial knowledge

Safety procedures

Computer literacy

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training (up to 18 months)

Job description

Job Description - Maintenance Worker II - Facilities & Services (30408)

Maintenance Worker II - Facilities & Services 30408

Description

The department of Facilities and Services at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker II.

About the Opportunity

This Maintenance Worker II position works within both the Facilities Management Operations and Facilities Management Maintenance Departments to assist in the general maintenance and up-keep of the institutional buildings. Each shift will be divided up between the two departments to aid in the daily cleaning and the maintenance of a group of buildings.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service ( employee leave )
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Assists various crafts with preventative maintenance tasks as needed.
• Assists and works under direction of a Trades Specialist Lead II in all aspects of skilled work; this can include, but is not limited to, carpentry, tiles, drywall, piping modifications, and basic plumbing skills. This may also include, but is not limited to, assisting with electrical repairs on non-live circuits.
• Assists in installation of new and makes modifications to existing piping and equipment. Cleans and solders fittings or any similar task requiring basic plumbing skills.
• Assists in the performance of electrical operations involving the installation of conduit, sub‑panel boxes, switches, circuit breakers, fixtures, and accessories. Pulls electric wires through conduit or any similar task requiring basic electric skills.
• Assists in the performance of general painting duties as instructed, such as: painting walls, ceilings, trim, and furniture using enamel/latex paints with brushes, rollers, and low‑pressure sprayers; patches and prepares surfaces for painting to include finishing drywall or similar tasks requiring basic painting skills.
• Ensures that proper safety procedures, equipment, and personal protective equipment are used while performing job duties.
• Completes requisitions for parts, supplies, etc. as needed.
• Receives work orders and interfaces with lead, supervisor, and managers; communicates work schedules, issues, concerns, and provides input to accommodate timely and quality maintenance and operational performance.
• Cleans and maintains the interior appearance of all assigned buildings including classrooms, offices, laboratories, student housing, public areas, etc. by sweeping, mopping, stripping, and waxing floors; vacuuming and shampooing carpets, rugs, and upholstery; dusting and polishing furniture; washing and cleaning walls, ceilings, doors, windows, etc.; and performing other related internal cleaning activities.
• Cleans and disinfects public bathrooms including walls, floors, lavatories, commodes, sinks, fixtures, mirrors, etc.
• Replenishes supplies including toilet tissue, towels, and soap.
• Operates walk‑behind and riding scrubbers, high‑speed buffers, automated carpet cleaners, power lifts, and all other associated equipment needed to perform duties listed above.
• Operates equipment in performance of duties such as brooms, mops, vacuums, shampooers, high‑speed burnishers, etc. Calculates area to determine amounts of cleaning solutions required. Follows established safety procedures in the use of equipment and materials; locking and unlocking doors, offices, classrooms, and meeting rooms as directed by the supervisor. Moves equipment, chairs, tables, etc. to other floors using dollies, carts, etc. on elevators or stairways.
• Cleans lobby, elevator, and hallway areas; keep floors clean and free of debris. Will maintain common area washer/dryer areas. Check filters in dryers to be sure they are free of lint build up.
• Cleans and maintains the surrounding exterior appearance of all buildings by raking, removing, and disposing of leaves and debris; sweeping, shoveling, and removing snow, ice, slush, and mud from entryways and sidewalks; spreading salt and cinders on public passageways; washing graffiti from walls and sidewalks; and performing other related external cleaning activities. May be required to operate blowers, walk‑behind sweepers, or any other equipment needed to perform duties listed above. Removes weeds from shrub and flowerbeds as required.
• Collects and properly disposes of trash and litter throughout buildings and grounds including cleaning of trash receptacles and assisting sanitation vehicle operators. Collects recyclable items and places in appropriate storage locations.
• Maintains clean work area and performs other related duties required by immediate supervisor.
• May be required to operate computers utilizing various software programs.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Pay Grade: 11

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 6am‑2pm

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the following area:
  • Completion of vocational/technical training of up to 18 months beyond high school or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a maintenance field.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience with proper commercial and/or residential cleaning and experience in assisting with general trades maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of building trades.
• Demonstrated knowledge of custodial methods, procedures, and safety principles.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to follow OSHA guidelines and associated codes.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, parts, and materials.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain average or above work standards.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to rapidly learn all policies and procedures impacting the affected area.
• Ability to organize workflow to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate a state vehicle.