General Maintenance I/II

Position Details

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We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Marshall University offers outstanding benefit packages to eligible employees only. (E-Class in the job posting). Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) employees have different benefit options than those listed below.

• Work week is 37.5 hrs.
• A great highlight in December is that Marshall University employees receive almost two weeks off for Winter Break!
• Holidays – Employees receive 13 Paid Holidays
• Annual and Sick Leave – Classified Staff, Non-Classified Staff and 12-month Faculty earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year. ) Employee Leave
• Health Insurance – Marshall University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA). There are seven (7) health benefit plans.
• Educational/Tuition Benefits – Marshall University provides tuition benefits to regular employees (after probationary period) and their dependent children.
• Retirement Plans – Marshall University offers retirement through Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA). Full-time benefits eligible employees must participate in the mandated retirement plan (401(a)).
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Wellness Programs – PEIA provides various care management programs and the Pathways to Wellness program.
  
  

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Position Information

Position Title General Maintenance I/II Banner Position Number 001639 E-Class CN - Class Nonexempt FT .53 or > Classification Title General Maintenance II Department Facilities & Operations Admin - MU5200 Job Description

This position is classified as General Maintenance I (GM I) for applicants without a trades license. Applicants holding a valid trades license (e.g., HVAC, Electrician, Plumbing) will be considered for the General Maintenance II (GM II) level. This position performs a wide range of skilled maintenance tasks including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. The practices preventive maintenance of tools and equipment and follows federal regulations governing safety, environmental protection, hazardous waste disposal, and the use of chemicals and materials common to facilities maintenance or construction. This position also will be responsible for some landscaping and grounds maintenance such as: mowing, weed-eating, trimming, and seasonal work such as snow removal, salt spreading, and operating the plow truck around needed areas across campus. This position is for Marshall University’s South Charleston Campus.

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Trades License preferred but not required.
  
  

General Duties:

• Performs skilled mechanical maintenance work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and refrigeration control systems by inspecting and testing elements of those systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, troubleshooting problems, and making adjustments and/or performing required repairs.
• Practices preventive maintenance by performing scheduled and spot checks of equipment to determine their working condition, oiling/greasing moving parts, cleaning and servicing tools and equipment as directed or specified in the operator’s manual.
• Operates power tools, hand tools, air compressors, jackhammers, backhoes, ditch witch, man lifts, and other tools relative to building maintenance.
• Operates mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, passenger vehicles, salt spreaders, hand tools, pressure washers, other tools and equipment common to building maintenance and landscaping/grounds maintenance.
• Works safely off ladders, scaffolding, and various man lift type equipment.
• Provides means of access through walls, floors, and other structures as may be required by dismantling or cutting through structural and other physical barriers in order to gain access for repairs or for new installations.
• Restores assigned work sites to their original condition at the completion of work by removing tools, materials, and debris, drop cloths, and tarpaulins used during the project, returning furniture and equipment to their proper location, setting up equipment that had been dismantled, and coordinating the cleaning, painting, or replacing tile(s) and other structural effects through which holes have been cut.
• Reads and interprets schematics, blueprints, and manufacturers specifications.
• Cleans and organizes shop areas, tool rooms, mechanical rooms, and boiler rooms as needed or directed.
• Performs basic plumbing work by repairing existing plumbing and pipe lines, replacing washers in valves, installing plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, water heaters, and connecting them to outlet and inlet pipes by fitting with gaskets, couplings, traps, and valves, and soldering connections to seal joints, and opening clogged drains and clogged toilets, etc.
• Performs basic electrical work by replacing faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, breakers, insulators and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures and equipment, installing new conduit, wiring, and electrical machinery, inspecting and testing electrical lighting, power circuits, and equipment, and maintains and repairs existing electrical wiring, equipment.
• Performs heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) work in the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, service and repair of high and low pressure refrigerant systems, by inspecting and testing those systems to locate and diagnose faults and malfunctions, performing required repairs through replacement of inoperative parts or adjustment of HVAC controls.
• Preforms basic carpentry work including repair doors, window frames, floors, walls, ceilings, partitions, and office furniture.
• Minimizes institutional liability regarding the University’s compliance with federal regulations by complying with policies, laws and regulations governing environmental protection, safety, hazardous waste disposal and the use of chemical substances and materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned deemed necessary to meet the needs of Marshall University including performance of work in support of other shops/trades.
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It contains the essential functions of the job but may not be a comprehensive list of all duties or responsibilities required of employees assigned to the position.
  
  

Location MUGC - Marshall University South Charleston Salary Range $33,381 - $50,339: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, education, experience, and internal equity. Salary Grade 4 Salary Type Salary Time Type Full-Time

Qualifications

Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.

Required Qualifications

Education

High Diploma or GED.

Experience

1 Year Experience in Facilities Maintenance, Construction or similar field or 1 Year of Vocational Training.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Certificate from Technical College, Vocational School, or completed trades apprenticeship.

License in one of the mechanical trades preferred but not required.

Experience

2 Years’ Experience in Facilities Maintenance, Construction or similar.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU1011NE Open Date 03/28/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
• Yes
• No
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter