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State of West Virginia · 4 days ago

Trades Specialist-Commerce-Natural Resources-Summers Co.

Charleston, WV

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The State of West Virginia is seeking a Trades Specialist to lead the building maintenance program at Bluestone State Park. The role involves performing various maintenance tasks, supervising staff, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of park facilities.

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Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of the building maintenance program at Bluestone State Park

Prepare schedules and assign duties based upon priority and need

Perform carpentry work such as building, repairing, and installing counters, cabinets, benches, tables, chairs, partitions, floors, steps, doors, building framework and trim using hand tools and power tools

Construct and repair structural woodwork and equipment, working from prints, drawings, or oral instructions

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems; troubleshoot electrical controls

Perform repairs to equipment such as replacing motors, belts, seals, bearings, and blades

Repair dry wall and masonry structures

Repair and replace sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains and water lines

Paint, finish, and decorate surfaces of buildings, equipment, machinery, and furnishings, both interior and exterior

Prepare area; erect scaffolding; clean surfaces; mix paints and allied products

Repair and maintain tools and equipment used

Perform grounds work such as mowing and trimming, removing snow, sweeping sidewalks, and picking up trash

Be available for emergency repairs as scheduled on a 'subject to call' basis

Work directly with other supervisors to plan and conduct repairs and upgrades in related areas

Operate under supervision of the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent and must work to foster good employee, community, and park guest relations

Maintain safe work practices for self and other staff

Wear provided uniforms

Perform all other necessary duties as assigned or required

Have valid driver’s license

Regular attendance is a requirement of this position

Perform other duties as assigned and required

Qualification

Building maintenanceCarpentryPlumbingElectrical systemsHVAC systemsMasonryLeadershipBudgeting knowledgeSewage Treatment LicenseCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Graduation from a standard four-year high school or the equivalent

Three years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience or paid self-employment in heating, cooling, ventilation, building maintenance, or building trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, plasterer, welder, machinist, or masonry

Employee must have extensive, practical knowledge of and experience in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electricity, heating/air conditioning

Employee must have valid driver's license

Employee must be available for emergency repairs as scheduled on a 'subject to call' basis

Employee must be available to work weekends, holidays, evenings, and night shifts

Employee will be able to lift and move heavy objects

Employee will be required to work on ladders and at rooftop heights

Employee will be required within 18 months of their appointment to obtain a Class S Sewage Treatment Plant Operator License

Licenses and any further, advanced, or additional permit licensing and/or requirements necessary to operate the sewage treatment system at the park will be obtained and maintained throughout employment

Preferred

Professional certifications in carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electricity, heating/air conditioning will be given considerable weight in the selection process

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