Transportation Building And Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 - Kanawha County

Nature of Work

The station assignment for the Transportation Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 in this position will be the WVDOH Traffic Engineering Division Central Sign Shop. The selected candidate will be responsible for serving as the lead coordinator with respect to building and grounds related maintenance and repair activities performed by Central Sign Shop personnel on the Central Sign Shop facility and grounds. The selected candidate will also serve as the lead worker in performing these activities, providing direction to and being assisted by Central Sign Shop Transportation Workers. The selected candidate will be expected to recognize occupational hazards and provide direction to other workers with respect to proper safety procedures when coordinating and leading building and grounds related activities. When not performing work in this capacity, the selected candidate will be required to perform routine Central Sign Shop tasks, will perform other related tasks and sign shop duties. The selected candidate will perform assignments in each capacity at the direction of the Central Sign Shop manager. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be required within six (6) months of employment.

• Dependent upon the posting: Specific positions may require certification from a federal EPA approved testing organization, as a certified technician, required by the Clean Air Act on refrigerant recycling. May also required, with proper training, to work in asbestos or other environmental issues.

Pay Grade 10

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs and replaces walls, floors, steps, doors, window frames and other wooden articles or equipment using saws, power and hand tools
• Repairs and replaces lighting fixtures, bulbs, switches, and wiring; installs simple electrical equipment and assists in installation and repair of electrical equipment
• Repairs and replaces sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains, and water lines; unstops toilets, drains and sewer lines
• Check equipment to determine operational readiness
• Diagnose less complex mechanical problems
• Performs masonry repair work such as preparing cement, installing reinforcing steel rods, patching and finishing cement work, and replacing damaged masonry
• Paints window frames, buildings, sheds, rooms, and equipment
• Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials
• Moves furniture, loads and unloads supplies, moves equipment by hand or with dollies and performs other manual tasks
• Repairs and maintains tools and equipment used
• Performs routine grounds work such as mowing and trimming, removing snow, sweeping sidewalks, and picking up trash
• May perform building service work such as sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors and washing walls, windows, mirrors and fixtures.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and equipment used in a variety of building maintenance trades
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and related safety procedures
• Ability to safely operate tools and equipment used in building maintenance
• Ability to perform routine carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry work
• Ability to determine materials needed for specific tasks
• Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment used
• Ability to perform arduous tasks
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• No education requirement.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in building maintenance, building construction, in the installation and maintenance of building electrical or heating systems, or highway related experience. Possession of a valid driver's license is also required.
• Substitution: Successful completion of study from a regionally accredited college or university or related business or vocational school training may be substituted for the general experience on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required experience.