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Trades Specialist I

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title
Trades Specialist I
Type of Position
Staff - Full Time
Department
Facilities - Skilled Crafts
Appointment Length
July - June (12 mo)
Benefits Eligible?
Yes
Published Salary
Requested Part-Time Staff Hours
NA
F.T.E.
1.00
Grant Funded Position?
No
If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date
Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities
Fairmont State University is seeking a skilled and dependable Trades Specialist Ito join our Facilities team. This position plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the University's buildings, infrastructure, and campus environment by performing journey-level trade work and coordinating a variety of maintenance and repair projects. The successful candidate will organize and oversee assigned work activities, ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established trade standards. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to support a safe, functional, and welcoming campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
  • Organizes, assigns, and coordinates the technical maintenance work and installation services rendered by skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers assigned to a multi-trade work team.
  • Performs journey level work in the assigned trade; troubleshoots problems and performs maintenance and repairs.
  • Inspects completed job assignments for adherence to trade standards.
  • Prepares estimates of time, labor and materials; prepares bills of materials. Ensures that assigned projects adhere to time and cost estimates.
  • Monitors work on site and notifies supervisor of problems, scheduling or deadline issues.
  • Prepares requisitions and obtains materials needed to complete assigned projects. Ensures cost effective use of materials allocated.
  • Prepares a variety of special and recurring reports reflecting daily operations and project status.
  • Operates standard equipment including power and hand tools.
  • Ensures operational readiness and safety of work areas, tools, and equipment; conducts routine inspections; performs routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and tools.
  • Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education
Business, technical, or vocational school as might normally be acquired through up to 18 months of education or training beyond high school.
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Journeyman Electrician License
Minimum Required Qualifications
Over two years and up to three years of experience; however, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience is acceptable which provides an applicant the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities and the capability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Preferred Qualifications
Master Electrician
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number
2027011SP
Number of Vacancies
1
Anticipated Hire Date
ASAP
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
07/20/2026
Job Close Date
08/03/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Advertising Summary
Quicklink for Posting
https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/11459
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