Trades Specialist I (Mechanic) - Roads and Grounds

The Roads and Grounds unit of the Division of Facilities and Services at West Virginia University is accepting applications for a Trades Specialist I (Mechanic).

About the Opportunity:

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, will perform maintenance and repair on various types of mowing equipment, snow removal equipment, grounds equipment, trucks, specialty equipment, etc.

The Division of Facilities and Services encompasses seven units that are integral to the University's success. Each of our units employs talented and skilled workers whose jobs range from planning and managing construction of the institution's outstanding facilities to 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.

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:

• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment involving daily and/or weekly inspections.
• Shall initiate the investigation of repair methods, parts availability and cost, and develop necessary paperwork per shop policy and procedures for the replacement parts.
• Repairs and rebuilds hydraulic pumps and motors, hydrostatic transmissions as backhoes, tractors, end loaders, graders, pick-up trucks, dump trucks, and other roads and grounds equipment.
• Initiates, upon need, the sharpening of rotary and reel type mowers; includes necessary grinding and back-lapping for continual operation of all mowers.
• Provides direction to Roads & Grounds Workers and Landscape Construction Workers for the proper preventive maintenance of all equipment including such things as oil, fuel, belts, tires, batteries, brake adjustments, reel adjustments, greasing, et. required on a daily basis for all roads and grounds equipment.
• Provides overhauls and/or repairs, consisting of part replacement to major engine rebuilds on gasoline and diesel engines. This includes all types of carbureted, fuel injected, and turbo charged engines.
• Overhauls and rebuilds final drive systems including transmissions, differential power take-offs, and hydraulic pumps on all roads and grounds equipment ranging from small lawn tractors to large diesel road graders, front end loaders, and backhoes.
• Replaces defective chassis parts including such things as shock absorbers, tie rod ends, ball joint suspension, brake shoes, wheel bearings, king pins, springs, and spindles. Provides necessary wheel alignments as required upon completion of chassis part replacement.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems ranging from magneto-type ignition systems to computer controlled electronic ignition systems including the replacement of wiring harnesses; troubleshoot and repair alternator and generator type charging systems.
• Assists Landscape Construction Workers on landscape projects.
• Assist with snow removal as required
• Uses and is responsible for all shop equipment including lifts, cranes, oxygen and acetylene torches, welding equipment, hydraulic presses, reel grinding machine, pneumatic equipment, metal lathe, etc.

Pay Grade: 13

Hours: 6 am - 2 pm

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of two (2) years mechanical experience in maintaining and repairing ground equipment, large construction equipment, and trucks of all sizes.
• 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.
  
  
  
  
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to perform skilled landscape tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead work groups.
• Demonstrated ability to operate all types of grounds equipment.
• Must have evidence of good general health.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations.
• Ability to climb heights over ten feet.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work with people in a stressful environment.
• Ability to have excellent hand to eye coordination.
• Ability to hear and interpret sounds in work area and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold weather conditions.
• Ability to use logical problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate well utilizing both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work in uncomfortable positions as may be required by job assignment.
• Ability to work with multi-craft personnel.
• Hold a current Vehicle Driver's License.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds or awkward objects.
• Ability to wear a respirator.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain average or above work standards.

Physical Demands & Physical Coordination:

• General good stamina required. Extremely strenuous, with frequent physical exertion such as lifting of very heavy items (more than 75 pounds), deep bending, climbing, and/or working in difficult or cramped positions for long periods of time. Daily:
• Long periods of standing / carrying
• Bending
• Stooping
• Climbing
• Walking extreme distances
• Lifting 75 pounds or greater (As needed)

• Valid Driver's License
• This position falls under the Department of Transportation and requires drug testing.

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.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.