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West Virginia University (Temporary) Painter / Maintenance Worker I - Facilities Operations in Morgantown, West Virginia
Description The department of Facilities Operations at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Painter / Maintenance Worker I. About the Opportunity: Under the direction of the Manager I or Trade Specialist, the duties of this position requires the individual to assist with a variety of painting and masonry tasks related to maintenance and repair of building as outlined by University guidelines. 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 Will assist the painters in painting, staining, sanding and varnishing of all areas on campus. Performs work with rollers, brushes and sponges to apply paints to virus surfaces Will assist in the hanging of wallpaper and boarders. Assists with the repair of plaster and drywall and the sanding of all surfaces smooth, making it ready for paint. May assist with the sealing of asbestos walls, ceilings, and doors when deemed necessary and safe to do so. Helps with the mixing of concrete, mortar, plaster and all paints Helps with finishing and refinishing of wooden items such as furniture, cabinets, doors and frames. Prepares surfaces for appropriate finishes (sanding, chemical cleaning, etc.) Assists in the removal and installation of wall hangings objects such as pictures, bulletin boards, coat racks, etc., secure loose trim and base boards, etc. Will use a caulking gun to make a variety of repairs Will be required to assist in the following duties: Install a variety of ceramic tile in swimming pool and restroom areas, perform tuck-pointing on masonry walls and surfaces; help with installation of new concrete and also the repair of older concrete. Assists in the assembling of scaffoldings-type including but not limited to rolling, pipe, stretch-boards and kick-boards. Must be able to perform duties from various ladders, ladder jacks, and A-frame ladders where applicable, and perform work from a bucket/hydraulic boom truck. Develops requisitions for parts, supplies, etc. from the warehouse to ensure timely delivery and sequencing May be required to move, load and carry all materials and equipment necessary to complete all phases of assigned painting, maintenance and construction projects. May be required to assist in the effort of moving any existing conditions, which interfere with the flow of the project. When project is completed, work site must be lift in a clean and orderly fashion. May be required to move, load and carry all materials and... 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.