Tradesperson Assistant

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Valid driver's license.

EXPERIENCE:
1. One (1) year experience in the construction trades and/or vocational training (HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, or welding)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School diploma or equivalent

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Responsible for providing laborer services for renovations and improvement projects performed by the facilities department.
2. Performs various construction activities as assigned by supervisor in accordance with policies and procedures and based on skill level and organizational needs.
3. Duties involve receiving, movement, relocation, storage and disposal of construction materials and equipment.
4. Other duties will involve relocation of furniture, records, equipment, and personnel as needed.
5. Fabricating, maintaining, updating, and installing new interior & exterior facility signage.
6. Additional duties will include sweeping, mopping, dusting, shoveling, and cleaning construction site.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to lift at least 100 pounds.
2. Ability to climb and work off of ladders, scaffolding or electric lifts and operate basic manual cleaning equipment.
3. Ability to drive single axle box truck.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. 90% of work is inside.
2. 10% is outside in all weather conditions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Demonstrates willingness to learn construction practices, techniques, and methodologies.
2. Able to interact in a responsible, friendly and courteous manner with all levels of staff in the organization.

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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.