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West Virginia University Trades Specialist II - Facilities & Services in Morgantown, West Virginia

Description The Facilities Management unit of the Division of Facilities and Services at West Virginia University is seeking application for a Trades Specialist II. About the Opportunity Under the supervision of the Operations Manager and Trades Specialist Lead II, performs both installation of new construction and general maintenance of existing facilities utilizing journeyman level electrical skills. Shall also provide guidance to Maintenance Workers and unskilled personnel as assigned. 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 (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position) 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: Installs, repairs, and inspects electrical distribution equipment and wiring both inside and outside buildings to verify capacities. Installs and maintains circuit breakers, sub-station switchgear, and transformers. Installs, maintains, and troubleshoots 23kv and 5kv underground power distribution circuits. Pulls high voltage cables through underground ducts and cable trays in steam tunnels. Splices and terminates high voltage cable using current state-of-the-art (3M) materials and methods. Installs, maintains, repairs, and inspects wires and auxiliary equipment, such as fuses, insulators, and switches to ascertain capacities and working conditions, utilizing thorough knowledge of types, sizes and styles of equipment. Installs and maintains fire alarms, emergency lighting, emergency generator power transfer switches, and those items associated with life safety, as they pertain to the electrical field. Installs and maintains all control systems for motors, lights, heat, and air controls, participating with various crafts as required to properly troubleshoot and repair control systems. Designs routing plans, installs and maintains new electrical conduit, tubing, wiremold, raceway, and associated accessories to accommodate electrical and telecommunications wiring. This duty requires pipe fitting ability. Installs and maintains existing 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.

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