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Transportation Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker 1 - Mercer County

West Virginia Department of Transportation -
Princeton, WV

Job Details

Full-time
$35,894.14 - $50,244.06 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Paid military leave
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Building construction
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary

$35,894.14 - $50,244.06 Annually

Location

District 10, 270 Hardwood Lane, Princeton, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT27DX004A

Division

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

District 10

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker 1 will report to the District Maintenance Office. This position performs a variety of skilled and semiskilled work under limited direction in the building trades in connection with the maintenance and repair of Highways’ facilities, buildings and grounds. Work assignments usually require skill in and knowledge of maintenance and repair methods and practices in several building maintenance trades. May also required, with proper training to work in asbestos or other environmental issues. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade: 8

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Repairs and replaces walls, floors, steps, doors, window frames and other wooden articles or equipment using saws, power and hand tools.
Repairs and replaces lighting fixtures, bulbs, switches, and wiring; installs simple electrical equipment and assists in installation and repair of electrical equipment.
Repairs and replaces sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains, and water lines; unstops toilets, drains and sewer lines.
Check equipment to determine operational readiness.
Diagnose less complex mechanical problems.
Performs masonry repair work such as preparing cement, installing reinforcing steel rods, patching and finishing cement work, and replacing damaged masonry.
Paints window frames, buildings, sheds, rooms, and equipment.
Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials.
Moves furniture, loads and unloads supplies, moves equipment by hand or with dollies and performs other manual tasks.
Repairs and maintains tools and equipment used.
Performs routine grounds work such as mowing and trimming, removing snow, sweeping sidewalks, and picking up trash.
Performs building service work such as sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors and washing walls, windows, mirrors and fixtures.
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

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.
Ability to safely operate tools and equipment used in building maintenance.
Ability to perform routine carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and masonry work.
Ability to determine materials needed for specific tasks.
Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment used.
Ability to perform arduous tasks.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

No formal education required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in building maintenance, building construction, the installation and maintenance of building electrical or heating systems, or related highway experience.
Substitution: Successful completion of vocational school training may substitute for the required experience through an established formula.

Nature of Work

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Skills and Knowledge

Minimum Requirements

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