West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses located in Beckley, WV is currently inviting applications for a Campus Service Worker (Evening Shift).

About the Opportunity:

As a Campus Service Worker, you will provide a variety of support services in order to maintain the interior appearance of institutional buildings and the surrounding exterior appearance of the grounds. This work involves adhering to established standard procedures, techniques, and safety requirements with some judgment required to interpret instructions.

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

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and may be required to work weekend shifts and scheduling may be subject to frequent change.

Pay Grade: 7

What you'll do:

• Adhere to established standard procedures, techniques and safety requirements.
• Use judgment to interpret instructions.
• Clean and maintain interior appearance of all buildings, including floors, carpets, furniture, walls, bathrooms, kitchens and more.
• Clean and maintain exterior appearance of all buildings, including removing leaves and debris, cleaning gutters, removing snow and ice, spreading salt, washing graffiti, and more.
• Operate various machinery, including walk-behind and riding scrubbers, high-speed burnishers, and hand and power tools.
• Properly mix and dilute commercial strength disinfectants, detergents and solutions, calculating the appropriate amount to use.
• Relocate offices and classrooms by lifting and loading/unloading furniture, file cabinets, boxes, etc., using handtrucks, dollies and other equipment.
• Assist in set-up and tear-down of equipment for special events.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, including collecting trash and recycling, replenishing supplies, locking/unlocking doors, assisting other workers and responding to various requests.
• Remain current in safety requirements and attend periodic training sessions.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED OR an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• 0-6 months of directly related work experience.
• Physical capability to perform duties of the position including long periods of standing and walking, bending, stooping and climbing, and lifting of heavy items weighting approximately 5O to 75 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals (i.e. cleaning solutions) and variations in indoor temperatures and outside weather conditions.
• Ability to maintain proper attendance and punctuality standards.

• Valid US driver's license

Physical Demands & Physical Coordination

• Working on ladders at varying heights
• Working with hazardous chemicals or waste
• Climbing stairs, bending, stooping
• Carrying, dragging, and lifting of objects weighing up to 50 - 75 pounds
• Work under adverse temperature and/or weather conditions

Why WVU?

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.