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West Virginia University Trade Maintenance Mechanic III - Facilities Operations in Morgantown, West Virginia
Description The department of Facilities Operations at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Trade Maintenance Mechanic III. 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... 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.