Transportation Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker Senior - Upshur

Transportation Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker Senior - Upshur County in Buckhannon, WV

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Full‑time permanent

Job Number: DOT
26EQ
019A

District/Subdivision:
Equipment Division

Pay Grade 13

Location:

Buckhannon, WV

Closing Date: 1/27/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

The Transportation Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker Senior performs experienced journey level work maintaining and repairing a variety of equipment used in heating, cooling and general operation of Transportation’s buildings and grounds. In a lead capacity, the worker issues instructions to lower level positions concerning cleaning, repair, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment, plumbing and building structures, and grounds maintenance.

Workers may be required, with proper training, to work in asbestos or other environmental issues, and to perform related work as required.

• Installs, operates, maintains and repairs building plumbing and piping systems such as steam, hot water, heating, cooling, gas, freon, pneumatic, fresh water, wastewater and sewage piping; rest room equipment; kitchen and ice making equipment. Installs, operates, maintains, and repairs interior and exterior lighting systems, electrical circuits and portable equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on heating and cooling equipment such as tightening fan belts, changing filters, and providing lubrication.
• Repairs and replaces walls, floors, steps, doors, window frames and other wooden articles or equipment using saws, power and hand tools.
• Performs masonry repair work such as preparing cement, installing reinforcing steel rods, patching and finishing cement work, and replacing damaged masonry.
• Records data such as temperature, hours of operation and fuel consumed; requests supply of fuel in advance of running out; may use computer information for data.
• Practices safety techniques and procedures on the job and in the shop to prevent fires and provide safety for self and others in the area; applies knowledge of the trade, safety standards, signs, barricades and safety equipment (glasses, shoes, belts and masks).
• Uses electrical or gas welding, brazing and cutting equipment to accomplish various plumbing and structural repairs or modifications. Inspects heating and cooling equipment such as meters, safety valves, and pipes for loose connections, corrosion, or other defects and makes necessary repairs.
• Fabricates and installs basic HVAC ducts and fixtures.
• Participates in the snow removal plan by removing snow and ice from building entrances, walks, roadways, parking areas, and other designated areas assigned by supervisor using motorized equipment and hand tools.
• Performs grounds maintenance including grass cutting and sod repair; uses hand mowers, riding mowers, brush chipper, chainsaw and skid steer to complete assigned duties.
• Completes preventive, predictive and scheduled maintenance records.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

• 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.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilating and air‑conditioning equipment.
• Knowledge of plumbing, carpenter, electrician, drywall and finishing trades.
• Knowledge of the operational characteristics of building equipment and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of various types of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
• Ability to paint and do drywall.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read prints, schematic circuits and diagrams used in repairing equipment.
• Ability to use power and plumbing tools in the repair of building fixtures and facilities.

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• No formal education required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) years of full‑time or equivalent part‑time paid experience in building maintenance, building construction in the installation and maintenance of building electrical or heating systems, or highway related experience.
• Substitution:
  Successful completion of vocational school training may be substituted for the required experience through an established formula.

Employer:

West Virginia Department of Transportation (WV)

Division:
West Virginia Department of Transportation

Address: 1900 Kanawha Blvd, East
Building 5, Room A‑450
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305