Transportation Building and Grounds Manager - Lewis County

Salary : $47,100.14 - $68,450.10 Annually
Location : District 7, 131 Highland Drive, Weston, WV
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: DOT26D7112A
Division: West Virginia Department of Transportation
District/Subdivision: District 7
Opening Date: 06/05/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Nature of Work
**Disclaimer-if the position is filled after July 1, 2026, then the job opportunity will not be in the classified service **

The Transportation Building and Grounds Manager in this position is assigned to the Building and Grounds Section of the District Seven Maintenance Office in Lewis County. The selected applicant performs advanced level managerial work analyzing agency building and ground requirements and recommending to management improvements, renovations, and efficient space usage. Responsible for providing management with an effective overview of existing buildings and grounds conditions and recommendations to improve any deficiencies. The overall coordination and responsibility of repair and upkeep of division property is performed through effective management of contracted construction, maintenance and custodial services. Frequent travel is required. Performs related work as required.
Pay Grade 15

Typical Duties and Responsibilities
• Oversees and directs the operations of maintaining, repairing and renovating state property.
• Recommends alterations and renovations to existing structures.
• Evaluates and determines adequate operating space requirements for work units.
• Recommends, when necessary, the addition of workspace as dictated by division needs and expansion.
• Ensures the division's conformance to state building codes and safety and fire regulations.
• Establishes maintenance and repair procedures to be used by all building maintenance personnel.
• Determines adequacy of and makes recommendations for additional structural lighting, heating and ventilating equipment.
• Travel is required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Skills and Knowledge
• Knowledge of various phases of building construction, building maintenance and repair, janitorial work, and office renovation.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and building facilities.
• Knowledge of a variety of maintenance trade skills and uses.
• Knowledge of safety and fire regulations, precautionary measures and building codes.
• Ability to read, interpret and revise blueprints and building plans.
• Ability to develop cost effective and efficient working procedures.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise the work of skilled and unskilled trades and maintenance workers.
• Ability to identify maintenance renovation and repair needs and determine the appropriate action to meet those needs.

Minimum Requirements
REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Eight (8) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in building maintenance, building construction, in the installation and maintenance of building electrical or heating systems, or highway related experience.
• Substitution: Successful completion of vocational school training may substituted for the required experience the required experience through an established formula.

Annual Increment Pay


Paid Vacation


Paid Holidays


Paid Sick Leave


Family Medical Leave


Leave Donation Program


Military Leave


Employee Education Reimbursement & Leave Program


Flexible Work Schedules

Training Opportunities


Promotion Opportunities


Public Employees' Retirement System:

1. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 1 contribute 4.5% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.
2. Employees enrolled in PERS Tier 2 contribute 6.0% of their gross salary. The Employer contributes 9%.

Deferred Compensation

Health Insurance Enrollment


Additional Coverage Options including Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts,
Disability Insurance and more.


Life Insurance


Credit Union


Employee Discounts