Coliseum Complex Zone Lead - Athletics

The department of Facility Operations within Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Coliseum Complex Zone Lead.

About the Opportunity

This position will provide necessary maintenance while performing carpentry, concrete, masonry work, welding, power tool and equipment operation along with performing preventative and general maintenance for all Athletic facilities and areas.

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

• Performs mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and carpentry repairs as the situation requires. Assists shop personnel with emergency repairs when necessary.
• Function as a team leader, providing guidance to journeyman trade workers and other support staff as required. Follows procedures and makes work assignments to those individuals assigned to the crew to ensure proper quality and quantity and that work is completed in a timely fashion. Inspects completed work assignments of journeyman, craft workers, trade workers, and helpers to ensure quality control. Ensures proper safety procedures are used while performing job duties.
• Direct, in absence of the immediate supervisor, the maintenance and upkeep of buildings and equipment of all Athletic facilities including all mechanical systems, electrical systems, including kitchen areas.
• Receive work orders and interfaces with Athletic Facilities office, Maintenance Supervisor and/or Athletic Facilities staff, to review and completed project scopes. Assist Managers and Associates with multi-craft projects related to overall work assignments. Communicate work schedules to trade workers, helpers creating efficiency and timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Provide continual inspection of assigned area to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule; recommends major report needs; assists in developing, updating deferred maintenance.
• Work with other Athletic Department and WVU Facilities Management staff and outside contractors as needed on various upgrade, repair, renovation and major repairs projects.
• Read and review blueprints, O&M manuals, etc. for new and existing building projects for repair or construction associated with specific job duties and expertise. Individual will also develop as-built sketches of completed in-house projects.
• Maintain knowledge of state, federal, and local codes and requirements pertaining to maintenance and construction. Individual will attend project meetings and interact with contractors, vendors and engineers as needed.
• Determine and recommend the needs of the project in regard to crew size, types of crafts, material availability, equipment, and paperwork, safety checks to maintain proper work and material flow in order to maintain schedule. Recommend hiring of temporary seasonal staff and event setup staffing requirements as needed.
• Provide daily or weekly reports as needed or required for progress on projects (repair or new work). Maintains the original scope of project to ensure project cost control. Report discipline and performance problems. Ensure the work group processes all work requests, material requisitions, weekly reports and invoices necessary to complete assignments.
• Respond when calling during off hours to cover emergency situations.
• Provide direction to Athletic maintenance staff and contracted service providers on game days for Coliseum events.
• Operate computers utilizing various software programs, such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Develop requisitions and procure parts, supplies, tools, etc. from vendors and ensures timely delivery.
• Interpret blueprints and specifications; shall requisition parts, materials, and supplies for projects and repairs as assigned. Will be responsible for tools and equipment used in the performance of job-related duties. Shall leave work areas in a neat and orderly manner. Job duties are not to be considered as specific as to exclude any work which may cross tasks or other assigned duties.
• Repair/maintain metal stud/wood stud wall systems, ceiling systems, entry doors systems, doors, and windows.
• Repair, maintain, and install suspended ceiling systems.
• Perform/construct and design carpentry projects, finish carpentry and trim work.
• Repair, maintain, and install seating and bleacher systems.
• Maintain and repair retaining wall systems, fence systems, gates, and railing systems.
• Operate hand tools and power equipment such as power saw, brazing equipment, air compressor, and various other power hand tools.
• Operate scissor lift, bucket truck, hydraulic lift to maintain and troubleshoot fixtures and devices.
• Perform game event set-up support for all home athletic events, including events outside normal work hours.
• Perform general upkeep of maintenance shop and other assigned departmental storage areas.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Associate Athletic Director for Facilities/Operations.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA; must adhere to NCAA Bylaw 11.1 Conduct of Athletic Personnel. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension and termination.
• Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial, ethnical and sexual orientation differences.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently without supervision.
• Manage professional and personal time to be handle time sensitive-issues, tight deadlines, extended hours beyond the normal workday, weekend work, and on-call availability.
• Faithfully and diligently execute related duties of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, as requested or assigned by Supervisor and/or Associate Athletic Director for Facilities/Operations.

Pay Grade: 15

• High School diploma or GED
• Must have one of the following: 1) 2 years in general trades, building maintenance experience 2) Completion of an associates degree in building maintenance or other craft trade 3) completion of a 2 year accredited vocational craft trades program
• One 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

• Demonstrate knowledge of general carpentry.
• Demonstrate knowledge of technical terms related to construction equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of concrete structural systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of metal stud and wood stud framing systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of use of builder's level and transit equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all materials, methods, tools, equipment, occupational hazards and safety precautions
  in the field of general construction.
• Demonstrate knowledge of concrete block wall systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local, state and federal electrical codes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of local, state and federal codes.
• Demonstrate ability to read blueprints.
• Demonstrate ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Demonstrate ability to operate a personal computer.
• Demonstrate ability to operate diagnostic tools.
• Demonstrate ability to climb over 10 feet.
• Ability to train and oversee others.
• Ability to communicate well utilizing both written and oral instructions.
• Can demonstrate ability to identify and operate several types of industry specific power tools, bending tools, basic
  welding equipment.
• Can demonstrate ability to perform building or site layout work.
• Can demonstrate the ability to recognize and complete the proper operations of power equipment
• Can demonstrate the knowledge of general carpentry practices.
• Can demonstrate the knowledge of various finish carpentry practices.
• Ability to work in extreme hot or cold weather conditions.
• Ability to use logical problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to communicate well utilizing both written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work in uncomfortable positions as may be required by job assignment.
• Ability to work with multi-craft personnel.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver's License - to enable transportation of self, materials, and other personnel to job site.

Physical Demands & Physical Coordination

• Requires standing, stooping, bending, climbing, and working in uncomfortable positions. Frequent handling of objects weighing 25 pounds and occasionally lifting weighing 75 pounds.

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.