Maintenance Worker

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University is a public university with a rich history of providing students with a comprehensive education from undergraduate to graduate degrees.  Through experiential learning and personalized support, we empower students toward scholarly exploration, creative expression, and economic opportunity.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for a Maintenance Worker. The Maintenance Worker will assist with the execution and completion of construction and renovation projects. This role involves a variety of maintenance duties as well as supporting the Project Manager & Facilities in ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of projects on campus. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of maintenance, construction processes, and safety practices.

Job Description: The Maintenance Worker I performs semi-skilled work related to the general maintenance and repair of buildings, recreational facilities, equipment, parking lots and garages, vehicles, and other institutional property.

 
Duties and Responsibilities: 

This position primary responsibility is to assists the trades specialists in the various trades including:

• Mowing, weed eating, tending flower beds, trimming trees and bushes. Snow removal on roads and sidewalks and assisting Trades Specialists with minor electrical, carpentry, and various emergency repairs. Trash removal and garbage cans on campus.
• Operates maintenance equipment as assigned.
• Cleans light fixtures, replaces light bulbs and makes minor adjustments to switches and electrical controls.
• Checks equipment or vehicles for proper fluid levels, changes filters, belts, cleans pans and coils.
• Cleans and maintains pools, spas, pumps, chlorinators and other recreational equipment.
• Performs safety inspections on emergency devices.
• Performs repair work to drywall, plaster, ceilings, windows, doors, and door hardware.
• Assists in moving/relocating furniture, helping inventory college property.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 6 months of directly related experience.

Why you should apply:  

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

For more information about living in the Wheeling area please visit Wheeling: Live Here - Weelunk

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.