Maintenance Worker II - Jackson's Mill - Division for Land-Grant Engagement

West Virginia University; Weston (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Sick days

Health insurance

401(a) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking a Maintenance Worker II at Jackson's Mill in Weston, WV. The role involves performing maintenance, repairs, and alterations across campus facilities, grounds, and equipment, coordinating with the Operations Manager, and ensuring safety and efficiency in daily operations.

You will operate various machinery and vehicles, participate in snow removal, and assist with event setup and daily building checks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; up to 18 months education beyond high school in related field (carpentry, equipment operation, building trades)
• Minimum of one year experience in general grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Equivalent combination of related education and/or experience considered
• All qualifications must be met by time of employment

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance, repairs, and alterations to buildings including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, and mechanical
• Operate and maintain lawn and landscape equipment such as mowers, tractors, trimmers, and chainsaws
• Coordinate work with Operations Manager to ensure timely repairs and efficient use of time and materials
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in good condition and report needed repairs promptly
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE are used during duties
• Conduct daily building checks and prep/clean meeting spaces
• Set up A/V and other equipment for groups as needed
• Maintain cleanliness of work area, grounds, and buildings
• Operate trucks, tractors, backhoes, skid steers, JLGs, forklifts, and aerial lifts
• Snow removal using shovels, snow blowers, trucks, and tractors
• Report identified maintenance/repair needs and life/safety issues promptly
• Operate a vehicle in performance of duties; keep it clean and perform basic maintenance
• Complete required reports timely and support WVU Jackson's Mill operations

Skills

Building trades

Equipment operation

General maintenance

Operate tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

18 months post-secondary in related field

Vocational training

Tools

Tractor

Aerial lifts

Skid steer

Backhoe

Forklift

String trimmers

Snow blowers

Mowers

Job description

The Division for Land-Grant Engagement at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Worker II at Jackson's Mill.

About the Opportunity

Under supervision of the Operations Manager, the Maintenance Worker II performs duties directly related to the operations and maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the WVU Jackson's Mill campus buildings, grounds, equipment, and other facilities consistent with the campus mission and established policies and procedures.

Location: Jackson's Mill (Weston, WV)

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

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 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)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 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

Pay Grade: 10

Work Hours: Various, rotating shifts

What you'll do:

• Performs general maintenance, repairs, and alterations to all buildings including but not limited to basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, and mechanical.
• Operates and maintains lawn and landscape equipment such as mowers, tractors, trimmers, chainsaws.
• Coordinates work with Operations Manager to ensure timely repairs and efficient utilization of time and materials.
• Maintains tools, equipment, and vehicles in good condition and reports needed repairs in a timely manner.
• Supports fellow employees in completion of tasks as needed or directed by administration.
• Ensures that proper safety procedures, equipment, and personal protective equipment are utilized as required when performing duties.
• Performs daily building checks.
• Preps and cleans meeting spaces.
• Sets up A/V and other equipment for groups as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area, grounds, and buildings.
• Operate and maintain equipment needed for performance of duties including trucks, tractors, backhoe, skid steer, JLG, forklifts, and aerial man-lifts.
• Snow removal utilizing shovels, snow blowers, trucks, and tractors.
• Empties waste receptacles. Picks up litter/debris. Transports waste/recycling to appropriate containers.
• Reports identified maintenance/repairs needs and life/safety code issues to Operations Manager in a timely manner.
• Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of duties. Maintains vehicle cleanliness and basic maintenance items such as inspections, oil changes, replacing wipers/fluid, filters, oil, and gas.
• Makes wise use of time and materials ensuring timely completion of tasks and utilization of materials.
• Completes required reports in a timely manner.
• Ensures guests have a positive experience at WVU Jackson's Mill.
• Utilizing initiative and a pro-active approach identify opportunities to at add value and make improvements.
• By example promotes cooperation and teamwork across all WVU Jackson's Mill departments.
• Will be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays as facility schedule dictates and could be called out in response to emergency situations.
• Attends required training.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Other duties as may be assigned to support the efficient operation of WVU Jackson's Mill.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED. Up to 18 months education beyond high school in related field (carpentry, equipment operation, building trades)
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in general grounds maintenance and landscaping
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Building trades/mechanical skills
• Equipment operator - tractor, aerial lifts, skid steer, backhoe, forklift
• General maintenance/construction skills.
• Able to operate string trimmers, snow blowers, mowers, and hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational training in relevant field

Requirements

• Valid driver's license

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.