Trades Specialist I - Roads and Grounds

The department of Roads and Grounds at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Trades Specialist I.

About the Opportunity

Under the supervision of the Supervisor and/or Lead Landscape Construction Worker this position shall perform skilled landscape construction duties. These will include the repair and construction of steps, sidewalks, roads, parking lots, etc. The Landscape Construction Worker will operate all Roads & Grounds equipment in performing these duties. Shall work under the supervision of the Supervisor and/or Lead Landscape Construction Worker shall perform skilled landscape construction duties. These will include the repair and construction of steps, sidewalks, roads, parking lots, etc. The Landscape Construction Worker will operate all Roads & Grounds equipment in performing these duties. Shall work with other crafts as needed. Will fill in for the Landscape Construction Worker lead as needed.

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

• Shall operate equipment such as payloaders, backhoes, road grader, dozers, asphalt pavers, rollers, forklifts, crane trucks, large dump trucks, sanitation vehicles, landscape equipment, and skid loaders. Operates tractors, lawn maintenance equipment, and power tools needed to perform landscape construction and maintenance.
• Installs, constructs, and maintains landscape structures while using materials such as concrete, bituminous concrete, flagstone, field stone, sculptured stone, brick, blocks, pavers, retaining wall blocks, and landscape timbers.
• Applies sealers, anti-spalling compounds, adhesives, etc. in performing normal duties. This includes the finishing of concrete according to standard practices and procedures.
• Performs landscaping tasks including the planting of trees and ornamental shrubs. Seeds and slices lawns, aerates, fertilizes, and applies soil amendments using tractors and power equipment. Follows verbal or written instructions and interprets blueprints that pertain to landscape construction.
• Removes snow from sidewalks, steps, roads, and parking lots by means of trucks, tractors, power brooms, and hand tools.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations on all occasions and must be available for telephone contact during all emergency and unsafe environmental conditions.
• Performs repairs on all equipment as needed. Completes service and maintenance on equipment and trucks such as greasing, oil changes, etc. Assists the mechanics with major repairs.
• Maintains cleanliness of assigned areas by mechanical or hand methods.
• Fabricates parts and performs repairs on grounds equipment using torches, welders, lathes, drill presses, and other shop equipment as required.
• Assists in the upkeep of maintenance records for trucks and grounds equipment.
• Provides for the proper preventive maintenance of all equipment including such things as oil, fuel, belts, tires, batteries, brake adjustments, reel adjustments, greasing, etc. required on a daily basis for all Roads & Grounds equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment involving daily and/or weekly inspections.
• Performs duties as needed to complete seasonal change over on all trucks and equipment.

Pay Grade: 13

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Vocational or technical training in masonry, carpentry, and mechanics is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience involving:
• Directly related grounds maintenance experience within a commercial environment.
• Must be able to operate all types of ground equipment such as mowers, spreaders, and loaders, etc.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to operate heavy construction equipment, grounds maintenance equipment, and large trucks.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, walk, reach, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to operate equipment over rough terrain for long periods of time.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and related regulatory codes and requirements.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring frequent and prolonged exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, moving parts, noise, and/or extreme outdoor weather conditions or extreme variations of indoor temperatures.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and equipment with a standard transmission.
• Ability to construct wooden structures or forms needed in the construction of concrete structures.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.
• Ability to finish concrete.
• Ability to lay brick, block, stone, and do other masonry work.
• Ability to construct forms using lumber or steel materials.

Licenses/Certifications

• Commercial Driver's License.
• Class B License.
• Preferred Tanker Endorsement.

Physical Demands & Physical Coordination

• Ability to perform heavy lifting, bending, walking, standing, carrying, and climbing stairs.
• Perform digging.
• Able to operate equipment on rough, steep terrain for long periods of time.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.