NOTE: Temporary Employees are not eligible for benefits and cannot exceed one thousand (1,000) hours worked in a calendar year.

Nature of Work: Must have general knowledge in carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, masonry and other maintenance work as needed.

Examples of Work:

• Repairs and replaces lighting fixtures, bulbs, ballasts and assists in installation of electrical equipment.

• Repair and replace walls, floors, doors, locks, windows, furniture.

• Repair and replace metal and shingle roofing structures and coverings.

• Install and repair flooring, tile, cove base, drop ceiling.

• Build concrete forms and assist with pouring and finishing concrete.

• Practice safety techniques and procedures on the job and in the shop to prevent fires and provide safety for self and others in the area; utilizes knowledge of the trade, knowledge of safety standards, signs, barricades and safety equipment (glasses, shoes, belts and masks).

• Perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work or assist a skilled worker, in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and masonry skills. Repairs are not limited to but may include: toilet repairs, painting, roofing, lighting replacement, and working new concrete.

• Participate in snow removal by removing snow and ice from building entrances, walks, parking lots, and other designated areas assigned by supervisor using motorized equipment and hand tools.

• Perform grounds maintenance including grass cutting, sod repair, and flower bed preparation; using hand equipment, mowers, weed trimmers, riding mowers, and backhoe.

• Move furniture, load, and unload supplies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions: Standing, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, reaching over head, lifting over 50lbs, pushing/pulling, sitting, driving, walking, outside work, and exposure to inclement weather, contact with water and dust, working from heights, limited exposure to, natural gas, construction materials i.e.; caulks, concrete, fiberglass, & paints.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the qualities, adaptability and uses of various woods and materials.

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules and regulations of the work.

• Ability to select and wear appropriate personal protective equipment for assigned job.

• Knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the carpentry trade.

• Knowledge and ability to use tools and materials in repairing and constructing wooden articles.

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

• Skill in the use of carpenter's hand tools, power tools and woodworking machine.

• Ability to read and work from blueprints, drawings, or sketches.

• Ability to estimate quantity and cost of materials needed to complete a project.

• Ability to perform arduous tasks.
   

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, grounds keeping, and masonry skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in maintenance or as a helper in a building trade.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Dependable insured transportation.

• Physical ability to lift and maneuver 50 lbs.

• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

• Pre-employment law enforcement background investigation including DMV records.

Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, and the State of West Virginia.