Description The Facilities Management unit of Facilities and Services is accepting applications for a Preventative Maintenance Trades Specialist 1. About the Opportunity: Under the direction of the Operations Manager an/or Trades Specialist Lead II, performs various tasks in preventive and planned maintenance, general construction, keying systems and building trades maintenance assignments. Schedule will be based on operational necessity, typical schedule may be 7a-3p or 11p-7a. The Division of Facilities and Services encompasses two units that are integral to the University's success. Our units employ talented and skilled workers whose jobs range from maintaining, protecting, and improving the University's buildings and grounds. Facilities and Services takes care of every aspect of WVU so that its employees, students, and guests are safe and satisfied on campus. What you'll do: Performs scheduled and preventive/predictive maintenance on equipment such as air handling units, fan coil units, VAV and mixing boxes, pumps, motors, electrical components, etc. To include visual inspection, filter changes, lubrication, belt adjustment and replacement, coil cleaning, plumbing supply and drain cleaning, etc. Will be required to collect equipment data for PM program and work order system. Required to operate and test generators to ensure safe and reliable operation during power outages. Required to complete preventive maintenance of generators such as oil changes, fuel and oil filters, belts hoses, etc. Will maintain safe standards and working conditions following all state, local and federal requirements. Will be responsible for calling out support personnel when conditions warrant. This will include repair of equipment as well as safety issues. Operates electrical test equipment and a variety of hand and power tools, drills, saws, pumps, pipe threaders, etc. Will coordinate with building supervisors and Facilities Management to facilitate shutdowns and scheduled outages as needed. Will coordinate with Building Supervisors and FM Shops to schedule work following the FM Work Authorization Procedures. Erects various working platforms to include, but not limited to, metal and aluminum pipe scaffolding, pick boards and work stages, ladder jacks, extension ladders, step ladders, etc. Operates various types of motorized aerial work platforms and truck mounted lifts. Must be knowledgeable of proper assembly and disassembly procedures as well as required safety railings, stabilizers, kick boards, safety harnesses, and fall protection devices. Must ensure that all safety procedures are understood and followed by assigned employees. Required to work at heights exceeding ten feet. Requisitions parts, supplies, etc. from Warehouse and vendors ensuring timely delivery and sequencing to include operating a state vehicle with manual shift or automatic transmission. Maintains neat and clean work area and performs other related duties required by immediate supervisor. Required to wear appropriate clothing as determined by departmental policy and direct supervisor. Required to perform general maintenance duties either in relation to normal journeyman responsibilities or assisting other trades such as but not limited to; electrical, plumbing, sheet metal fabrication, millwright work, and grounds and labor duties. Required to operate computers utilizing various software programs, such as:... For full info follow application link.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.