General Maintenance II Lead

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• 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 II Lead Banner Position Number 001174 E-Class CN - Class Nonexempt FT .53 or > Classification Title General Maintenance II Lead Department Facilities & Operations Admin - MU5200 Job Description

Provides necessary maintenance as well as for functioning as a team leader to provide guidance to lower-level Maintenance staff in performing advanced welding, electrical, plumbing work, or other trades work. Additional responsibilities include involvement in the record keeping of various maintenance projects as well as reporting to higher-level management with the outcomes of projects that have been assigned. Job responsibilities require the ability to work both independently and cooperatively as a working member of a team. Work is performed under general direction, working from established policies and procedures. While the supervisor sets the overall goals, the General Maintenance II Lead and the supervisor work together to establish objectives, deadlines, and projects.

General Duties:

• Monitor inventory levels of materials and equipment; research prices for parts, materials and equipment; select vendors; order, receive and maintain inventory of materials and equipment as needed.
• Perform semi-skilled, and unskilled work in other building trades as assigned.
• Plan, organize and lay out assigned tasks; interpret plans, diagrams, blue prints, sketches and specifications; receive, and prioritize.
• Maintain various records related to projects and assigned activities.
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
• Perform preventative and safety inspections in assigned skilled trade area.
• Maintain tools, equipment, shop and work areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Communicate with personnel, supervisors, vendors and various outside agencies to exchange information, coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools; operate a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
• Perform journey-level carpentry work in the maintenance, repair, construction, alteration, forming, framing and finishing of buildings, furniture and facilities; ensure compliance with building, health and safety laws, codes, regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement carpentry construction, maintenance, repair and enhancement projects.
• Perform the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of woodwork including cabinets, counters, handrails, bookcases, shelves, doors, window frames and furniture; match materials with color, grain or texture; repair and replace cabinet hardware; repair and maintain building and facility roofing as required.
• Build partitions; construct walls using paneling and other decorative materials; install, replace
• and repair partitions, ceilings and other items; cut, fit, and hang doors; install and repair drywall.
• Dig holes, pour cement, install new posts in the ground.
• Operate a variety of specialized equipment including saws, drills, presses and various hand and power tools.
• Perform a variety of journey-level activities in the painting of designated buildings and facilities and preparation of related surfaces; ensure compliance with building, health and safety laws, codes, regulations and standards applicable to the painting trade.
• Perform in the preparation of various surfaces such as wood, concrete, metal and plaster for surface coverings; strip, sand and remove existing paint as necessary; patch and plaster holes; remove dents and sand rough surfaces.
• Mix and match paints and finishes to blend, harmonize or contrast colors; apply primers and finish coats.
• Perform a variety of duties related to the painting of designated buildings, facilities, furniture and equipment to maintain proper appearance and protection from rust and decay; mask, sandblast, cover or remove graffiti from walls, doors and windows; utilize chemicals as needed.
• Patch walls and repair wall coverings as needed; repair sheetrock, masonry and other building materials; refinish or repaint wood, furniture and other equipment as needed.
• Develop and implement painting projects; create signs and nameplates; monitor, assess and modify activities in response to project progress.
• Clean and maintain brushes, tools, and other equipment; erect, move and work from ladders, scaffolding and platforms.
• Operate a brush, roller, or spray gun to apply a variety of surface coverings such as paint, varnish, enamel, lacquer or other protective or decorative finishes to a variety of surfaces, including wood, metal, glass, plaster, stucco, wallboard, brick, cement, and roofs.
• Participate in a variety of skilled activities in the installation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of District buildings, locks, facilities, and equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, replace a variety of parts and equipment related to building trades.
• Develop and implement work projects.
• Estimate material, equipment, and supply needs.
• Train and provide work direction and guidance to assigned personnel.
• Replace defective parts and components as necessary.
• Observe health and safety regulations and procedures.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Maintain various records related to work performed.
• Read and understand blueprints and trade related drawings.
• Operate and maintain a wide variety of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Plan, organize and lay out projects.
  
  

Location MU - Marshall University Salary Range $41,900 - $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 School Diploma or GED.

Universal EPA certification.

HVAC Technician license.

Experience

2 years’ experience in commercial/industrial HVAC.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

HVAC Certificate from Technical College.

Vocational School Or completed HVAC Apprenticeship.

Experience

4 years’ experience in commercial/industrial HVAC.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number MU1010NE Open Date 03/19/2025 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