Tradesperson

WVU Medicine; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals in Morgantown, WV is seeking a construction tradesperson to support renovation and new construction projects within the healthcare environment. The role demands carpentry, electrical, and plumbing skills, with the ability to read blueprints and work safely around patients and staff.

40 hours per week, on-site in a hospital setting. 1 year of relevant experience and a trade-school education are required, along with licensure in a related discipline.

Qualifications

• 1 year of construction experience in commercial/residential setting.
• Completion of education from a trade or vocational school.
• License or certification in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Framing with metal studs
• Measuring, cutting, hanging drywall
• Finishing drywall by taping, sanding, and finishing
• Framing and hanging doors
• Installing electrical conduits and wiring
• Installing electrical devices and terminating connections
• Installing HVAC ductwork and devices
• Roughing in and installing plumbing fixtures and lines
• Installing different flooring materials
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings and specs
• Upholding safe construction practices and infection control in hospital environments
• Interacting with all levels of staff

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical

Plumbing

Ability to read blueprints

Education

Trade school completion

License in Carpentry

License in Electrical

License in Plumbing

License in HVAC

Job description

Performs a wide range of skilled and unskilled construction tasks on assigned renovation and new construction projects that support the healthcare mission of WVU Hospitals and its facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1 year of experience in the construction field performing work in a commercial/residential setting.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

• Completion of educational curriculum from a trade or vocational school.
• License or certification of at least one of the following construction disciplines: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must have basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills as identified below:
• Framing with metal studs
• Measuring, cutting, hanging drywall
• Finishing drywall by taping, sanding and applying a finish
• Framing and hanging doors
• Installing electrical conduit and pulling wiring
• Installing a variety of electrical devices and safely terminating connections.
• Installing and hanging HVAC ductwork and devices
• Roughing in and installing new plumbing fixtures, valves, supply, drain and vent lines
• Installing different types of flooring materials.
• Must be capable of reading and interpreting construction drawings and detailed specialty equipment installation specifications.
• Must be knowledgeable of safe construction practices.
• Must be knowledgeable of Life Safety codes
• Must be knowledgeable of Infection control practices as they relate to construction and renovation work in the hospital environment.
• Must be capable of interacting with all levels of employees

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to climb and work off of ladders, scaffolding, or electric lifts.
• Must be able to read blueprint drawings and specifications.
• Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• 90% of work is inside Facility
• 10% is outside in all weather conditions

Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates willingness to train/mentor other tradespeople in specific construction practices, techniques, and methodologies.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center

625 WVUH Capital

Address

1 Medical Center Drive
Morgantown
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.