PPP Trade Mechanic II - Facilities Management

PPP Trade Mechanic II – Facilities Management (28824)

The department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a PPP Trade Mechanic II.

Under the direction of the Private Public Partnership (PPP) Operations Manager and PPP Trade Specialist Lead will perform various maintenance tasks and general property maintenance and repairs. This position may be required to work flexible hours.

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.
• Wellness programs.

• Respond to building maintenance requests; diagnose and repair various equipment as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, electrical repairs, such as replacing switches, lamps, ballasts, outlets, breaker resets. Responsible for troubleshooting circuits up to 277 VAC, single phase. Responsible for plumbing related repairs and maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, faucets, plugged drains, replacement of worn traps, repair of leaks and drips in various sinks, tubs, and plumbing systems.
  
  Performs all general maintenance duties related to mechanical equipment systems; this is not limited to, but may include routine maintenance and repairs on condensing and chilled water pumps, air handling units, cooling towers, fan coil units. Must have the ability and knowledge to diagnose and repair pneumatic systems and controls.
• Responsible to follow preventative maintenance plans for all mechanical/electrical systems. This may include, but is not limited to, routine lubrications, calibrations, and adjustments; belt, gear box, and bearing replacements. Will also include routine and scheduled reviews and upgrades in control systems. Checking and maintaining all indoor and outdoor bulb changes. Operates as a first responder to odors, leaks, electrical failures, and plumbing related failures;
  
  should have the ability to redirect requests if additional support, or specialized staff is required. Responsible for daily carpentry requests. This may include, but is not limited to, wall and trim repair in common areas, repair of floor and ceiling finishes, door and casement adjustments. Touch‑up painting, caulking, in common areas.
• Assist in all Roads and Grounds work; this will include, but is not limited to, shoveling walkways, operating snow removal machinery (blower, broom), maintaining barrier‑free entries and exits; applying de‑icing products. Will also include general upkeep of outdoor space throughout the year; removing debris, lawn trimming, and sweeping walkways. Responsible for keeping common area clean and orderly and free of debris or trash.
  
  Will empty common area trash receptacles daily. Operates walk‑behind and riding scrubbers, carpet extractors and vacuums. Mops, sweeps and performs other duties associated with a Campus Service Worker.
• Utilize a computer, respond to emails and complete electronic work orders.
• Require a flexible work schedule and the ability to respond to emergency situations which may require additional hours, and/or call‑in.
• Assist, as needed, other trades, vendors, or support staff in maintaining, repairing, diagnosing building conditions.
• Organize work and follow work schedules as given; complete tasks in a timely and reasonable fashion.
• Communicate incomplete tasks to supervisor.
• Work safely and follow all mandated safety regulations.
• Respond to requests and tasks as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Communicate both orally and in writing.

Pay Grade: PG14

Work Hours:

7am - 3pm