Description
The department of Facilities Management at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Trades Specialist Plumbing Lead. About the Opportunity: Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor the incumbent is responsible for performing plumbing duties as assigned to include pipefitting and sprinkler fitting. Required to perform journeyman level craftsmanship duties during both installation of new construction and general maintenance of existing facilities and research facilities as directed. 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 (staff holiday calendar)
- 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
- 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
- Wellness programs
What you'll do:
- Functions as a team leader, providing guidance to journeymen, trades workers, and any other support personnel as required. Follows procedures and makes work assignments to those individuals assigned to the crew to ensure work is completed in a timely fashion ensuring proper quality and quantity. Inspects completed work assignments of journeymen craft workers, trades workers, and helpers to ensure quality control. Ensures that proper safety procedures are used while performing job duties.
- Receives work orders. Interfaces with Control Center, Supervisors, Managers, and requesting party to finalize job assignments. Assists Supervisor with multi-craft projects related to overall work assignments. Communicates work schedules and goals to employees and customer, creating efficiency and a timely completion of assigned tasks.
- Provides continual inspection of assigned area to ensure construction, maintenance, and renovation projects are completed on schedule; recommends to the Supervisor major repair needs; assists in updating deferred maintenance.
- Individual will have responsibility to read and review prints on new and existing building projects for construction, repair or renovation associated with specific job duties and expertise. Individual will also assist with information for development of as-built sketches of completed projects.
- Determines and recommends to the Supervisor the needs of the project in regard to crew size, types of crafts, material availability, equipment, paperwork, safety checks to maintain proper work and material flow in order to maintain schedule.
- Provides continual updates on progress of assigned construction and maintenance projects. Maintains the original scope of project to ensure project cost control. Ensures that work group processes all work requests, material requisitions, weekly reports, and invoices necessary to complete assignments.
- May fill in for supervisor. Must be able to operate computers utilizing various software programs such as: building maintenance management programs involving work orders and materials accountability, building support systems and other systems as necessary.
Journeyman Duties - Renovation:
- Fabricate, install and/or modifies in support for renovation all distribution lines associated with HVAC, chilled water, steam, condensate, domestic water (hot and cold), distilled water, deionized water, reverse osmosis water, compressed air, vacuum, sanitary, drainage, sprinkler fire protection, gas, oxygen, medical air, acid pumps, etc. in accordance with blue prints or code requirements.
- Fabricate, install and/or modify all systems supporting research equipment, or renovation requiring distribution lines for various gases, water, air, etc. in accordance with blue prints, code requirements or equipment specifications.
- Fabricate, install, and/or modifies various distribution lines requiring connections such as air conditioning units, refrigeration units, incubators, automatic air tables, dish washing machines, laundry equipment, MRI, Pet Scan, air handlers, medical equipment and air compressors in accordance with blue prints, code requirements or equipment specifications.
- Fabricate, install and/or modifies various connections, extensions or establish distribution pathways to meet stringent specifications related to renovation, code compliance, research specifications, etc. for fire protection sprinkler lines, connections or devices.
Journeyman Duties - Maintenance/Repair:
- Maintains, repairs, and/or modifies all distribution lines associated with HVAC, Chilled water, steam, condensate, domestic water (hot and cold), distilled water, deionized water, reverse osmosis water, compressed air, vacuum, sanitary, drainage, sprinkler fire protection, gas, oxygen, medical air, acid pumps, etc.
- Maintains repairs, tests, and/or modifies all systems supporting research equipment requiring distribution lines for various gases, water, air, etc.
- Maintains, repairs, and/or modifies various distribution lines requiring connections such as air conditioning units, refrigeration units, incubators, automatic air tables, dish washing machines, laundry equipment, MRI, Pet Scan, air handlers, medical equipment and air compressors.
Pay Grade: 15
Work Hours: Mon-Fri 7a-3p
Qualifications
- Must have High School Diploma or GED
- 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.
- One (1) year experience leading and/or training others.
- 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:
- Demonstrated ability to be proficient in all aspects of plumbing/pipe fitting/sprinkler trade
- Ability to read and interpret blue prints
- Ability to read and interpret safety regulations
- Ability to participate in medical monitoring program
- Ability to be confidential regarding medical information
- Ability to remain calm during emergency situations
- Must be able to work around human and animal research projects
- Demonstrated ability at problem solving and investigation techniques for various equipment
- Knowledge of local, state and federal building codes
- Ability to operate a computer and associated software applications
- Be proficient in operation of various shop equipment
- Must have proficient leadership skills
- Must be able to climb, bend, stoop, crawl and carry
- Ability to continue formal training as may be required for equipment, materials, plumbing, pipefitting and sprinkler trade
- Must have a broad knowledge of building trades
- Must have good eye to hand coordination
- Must be able to work around moving equipment
- Ability to train, teach and share information
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a wide variety of work settings and changing environments
- Must be able to set goals, meet deadlines and maintain proper attendance levels
- Be able to lift heavy objects between 50-75 pounds.
Physical Demands:
- Will be required to perform physical exertion such as the lifting of heavy items up to 75 pounds, deep bending, climbing, crawling and/or working in difficult or cramped positions for long periods of time.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- License Plumber, Journeyman pipefitter or steamfitter certification preferred.
- Newly hired individuals must be able to participate in medical monitoring requirements. Licensing for plumbing and fire protection work will be required. Sprinkler installation licensing required.
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
:
Aug 18, 2025
Posting Classification
:
Classified
Exemption Status
:
Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible
:
Yes
Schedule
:
Full-time |
West Virginia University
paid holidays, sick time
Aug 18, 2025