Senior Building & Grounds Maintenance Lead

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Job summary

State of West Virginia in Charleston seeks a skilled Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker Senior to lead hands‑on facility operations. You will manage multi‑trade repairs across all District One facilities, mentoring junior staff and guiding technical projects while enforcing safety standards.

Preference will be given to those with extensive electrical experience or formal electrical certifications/licenses, and a valid driver’s license is required for travel and on‑site duties.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of full‑time or equivalent experience in building maintenance or related fields.
• Preference for extensive electrical experience or electrical certifications/licenses.
• Substitution: vocational training may substitute for required experience.
• Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands‑on facility operations across District One facilities.
• Perform multi‑trade repairs (carpentry, masonry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical).
• Mentor lower‑level maintenance staff and guide projects.
• Ensure safety procedures and PPE protocols are followed.
• Maintain digital work orders, maintenance logs, and inventory levels.
• Operate heavy machinery and coordinate emergency snow/ice removal.
• Provide instruction and enforce job‑site hazard containment including asbestos protocols.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Plumbing

Electrical systems

HVAC

Supervisory

Job description

State of West Virginia in Charleston seeks a skilled Building & Grounds Maintenance Worker Senior to lead hands‑on facility operations. You will manage multi‑trade repairs across all District One facilities, mentoring junior staff and guiding technical projects while enforcing safety standards.

Preference will be given to those with extensive electrical experience or formal electrical certifications/licenses, and a valid driver’s license is required for travel and on‑site duties.