Trades Specialist Lead II - Facilities & Services

The Facilities Management unit of the Division of Facilities and Services is seeking applicants for a Trades Specialist Lead II position.

About the Opportunity:

Under the guidance of the Operations Manager; coordinates, participates in, and directs the activities of assigned crews in the performance of various maintenance activities. Provides leadership and guidance in all craft areas to fulfill work requirements within the University under all operating conditions. Core hours for this position are M-F 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Additional hours will be assigned based on Operational Necessity.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 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)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What you'll do:

• Functions as a team leader, providing guidance to journeymen, maintenance workers, trades workers, apprentices
  and any other support personnel as required. Follows procedures and makes work assignments to those
  individuals assigned to the crew. Ensures work is completed in a timely fashion. Ensures proper quality and
  quantity standards are met. Inspects completed work assignments of assigned employees to ensure quality
  control.
• Troubleshoots all types of equipment and initiates corrective action. Provides trouble shooting guidance to
  assigned employees to properly identify equipment faults and avoid unnecessary repairs.
• Mentors apprentice employees and maintains documentation for apprentice program and ensures training and
  instruction requirements are met. Assist Operations manager with development of apprentice training schedule.
• Coordinates work schedules and initiates the purchasing of needed materials. Maintains inventory and security
  of shop tools, equipment and university resources.
• Ensures that proper safety procedures, equipment, and personal protective equipment are utilized by all assigned
  employees. Maintain safe working conditions and follow all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Assists Operations Manager in development of scheduled maintenance programs.
• Receives work requests via electronic work request system. Interfaces with Work Control, supervisors, managers, and the requestor to finalize project needs and scope. Assists supervisor with multi-craft projects related to overall work assignments. Communicates work schedules and goals to employees and customer, creating efficiency and a timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Provides continual inspection of assigned area to ensure assignments are completed on schedule; recommends to the supervisor major repair needs; assists supervisor in updating deferred maintenance list.
• Conducts various training relating to; computer software, PPE, proper tool usage, selection and application of various products and materials, and instructs employees about changes in University policies and procedures. Provide training and orientation to new employees.
• Individual will have responsibility to read and review prints on new and existing building projects for repair or construction associated with specific job duties and expertise. Individual will also develop as-built sketches of completed projects.
• Individual will have responsibility to read and review prints on new and existing building projects for repair or construction associated with specific job duties and expertise. Individual will also develop as-built sketches of completed projects.

Pay Grade: 15

Hours: Monday thru Friday 7a-3p

• High School diploma or GED
• Must have one of the following:
  • 2 years experience in general trades building maintenance experience in the areas of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or other craft trades.
  • Completion of an associate degree in building maintenance or other craft trade
  • Completion of a 2 year accredited vocational craft trades program
• One (1) year experience leading and/or training others

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to function as team leader and provide guidance to assigned employees.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor apprentice employees. Must have the demonstrated ability to properly train employees how use tools and equipment, how to use various computer programs, and how to complete various maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate the work activities of an assigned crew.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and guidance in multiple craft trades including, but not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, mechanical maintenance, preventive maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure that proper safety procedures, equipment, and personal protective equipment are utilized by all assigned employees.
• Demonstrated ability to operate manual and power tools used in the various building maintenance trades.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with personnel at all levels, define scope of work, and maintain efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to inspect job assignments and make recommendations for repairs and deferred maintenance items.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct employees about changes in University policy and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and work safely around hazardous materials such as asbestos, water treatment chemicals, drain maintenance chemicals and various maintenance chemicals.
• Demonstrated ability to attend meetings and interact with contractors, vendors, engineers, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and utilize such programs as Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), email, maintenance management programs, building control systems, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to operate automatic and manual shift vehicles to perform duties of this position.
• Demonstrated ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Demonstrated ability to work at heights over ten feet.

Physical Coordination:

• Physical exertion is required in lifting moderately heavy objects, walking, standing, stooping, crawling and crouching in tight place.
• Manual dexterity and coordination is required in the use of tools and handling of material.
• Good physical condition is required.

• Valid Driver's License

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.