"Trades Specialist I - Roads & Grounds"

Trades Specialist I - Roads & Grounds

Company: West Virginia University

Job Location: Not specified

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

Description

The Facilities Management unit of the Division of Facilities and Services is accepting applications for a Trades Specialist I within Roads and Grounds.

About the Opportunity:

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, 15 annual leave days per year or more based on years of service, 18 sick days per year, a range of health insurance and other benefits, 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, and wellness programs.

What you'll do:

• 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

Work Hours: Mon-Fri 6a-2p

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Must have one of the following: 2 years experience in general trades building maintenance experience in the areas of basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or other craft trades; Completion of an associate degree in building maintenance or other craft trade; Completion of a 2-year accredited vocational craft trades program.
• 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.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• 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, blue prints, 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.

Physical Demands

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

Requirements

• Commercial Driver's License.
• Class B License.
• Preferred Tanker Endorsement.
• This position falls under the Department of Transportation and requires drug testing.

About WVU

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. 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Job Posting: Oct 13, 2025

Posting Classification: Classified

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule: Full-time