Transportation Building And Grounds Maintenance Worker Trainee - Wood County

Salary: $1,025.00 - $1,482.69 Biweekly
Location : Parkersburg, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT24D3043A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 3
Opening Date: 11/28/2023
Closing Date: 12/4/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Nature of Work
The Transportation Building and Grounds MaintenanceWorker Trainee will report to the District Maintenance Department, Building and Grounds Unit. This position, in a training capacity, performs a variety of entry level work in building trades in connection with the maintenance and repair of Transportation's facilities, buildings and Grounds. Work consists of training to gain knowledge of maintenance and repair methods and practices in several building maintenance trades. Performs related work as required.
Pay Grade: 4
Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with repairs and replaces walls, floors, steps, doors, window frames and other wooden articles or equipment using saws, power and hand tools
• Assists with repairs and replaces lighting fixtures, bulbs, switches, and wiring; installs simple electrical equipment and assists in installation and repair of electrical equipment
• Repairs and replaces sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains, and water lines; unstops toilets, drains and sewer lines
• Training in checking equipment to determine operational readiness
• Trains on how to diagnose less complex mechanical problems
• Assists in performing masonry repair work such as preparing cement, installing reinforcing steel rods, patching and finishing cement work, and replacing damaged masonry
• Paints window frames, buildings, sheds, rooms, and equipment
• Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials
• Moves furniture, loads and unloads supplies, moves equipment by hand or with dollies and performs other manual tasks
• Assists in repairing and maintaining tools and equipment used
• Performs routine grounds work such as mowing and trimming, removing snow, sweeping sidewalks, and picking up trash
• Perform building service work such as sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors and washing walls, windows, mirrors and fixtures
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license may be required

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and equipment used in a variety of building maintenance trades
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and related safety procedures
• Ability to safely operate tools and equipment used in building maintenance
• Ability to perform routine carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry work
• Ability to determine materials needed for specific tasks
• Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment used
• Ability to perform arduous tasks
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

Required Education and Experience
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION
No formal education is required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
This is the entry level classification in this series. No prior experience is required.
Annual Increment Pay
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Family Medical Leave
Leave Donation Program
Military Leave
Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program
Flexible Work Schedules
Training Opportunities
Promotion Opportunities
Public Employees' Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation
Health Insurance Enrollment
Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.
Life Insurance
Credit Union
Employee Discounts