Trades Specialist-Commerce-Natural Resources-Greenbrier

*** This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.***

Greenbrier County

Vacancies: 1

Classified-Exempt Position

Parks and Recreation/Greenbrier State Forest

This employee will supervise all aspects of the building maintenance program at Greenbrier State Forest. Employee must have extensive practical knowledge of and experience in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electricity, and heating/air conditioning; and the ability to supervise maintenance, renovation, and repair to the same. Professional certifications in any of the above will be given considerable weight in the selection process. This individual will supervise seasonal maintenance employees and will also be required to prepare schedules and assign duties based upon priority and need.

Should have some basic knowledge of budgetary and bidding procedures mandated by the State Purchasing Division or ability to learn and become proficient with the same. This will be a working supervisory position with performance of the same or related duties as assigned to staff as well as visually inspecting work performed. This individual will be responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on, around, and in all buildings;

appliances and equipment within these buildings; water lines; electrical systems, telephone; roofs; and any other facilities necessary. Facilities on the 5,130 acres of Greenbrier State Forest include 13 rentable cabins; a 20-site campground with bathhouse; a swimming pool; hiking and fitness trails; picnic areas with shelters; playground; a superintendent residence; and administration/maintenance buildings. Employee will work directly with the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent to plan and conduct repairs and upgrades in related areas.

Will supervise and schedule auto maintenance and order supplies for maintenance and cleaning as well as other supplies. Responsible for upkeep of tools and all work areas. Employee will operate under the supervision of the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent and must work to foster good employee, community, and forest guest relations. Employee must always maintain safe work practices for self and other staff.

Employee may be assigned temporary duties at other facilities throughout the state. May be required to work weekends during operational season. Performs all other necessary duties as assigned or required including forest fire suppression activity. Regular attendance is required.

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Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent.

Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience or paid self-employment in heating, cooling, ventilation, building maintenance, or building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plasterer, welder, machinist, or masonry.

Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization as a certified technician required by the clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling.

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