Tradesperson

Performs a wide range of skilled and unskilled construction tasks on assigned renovation and new construction projects that support the healthcare mission of WVU Hospitals and its facilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1 year of experience in the construction field performing work in a commercial/residential setting. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Completion of educational curriculum from a trade or vocational school. License or certification of at least one of the following construction disciplines: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, or HVAC. CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Must have basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills as identified below: Framing with metal studs Measuring, cutting, hanging drywall Finishing drywall by taping, sanding and applying a finish Framing and hanging doors Installing electrical conduit and pulling wiring Installing a variety of electrical devices and safely terminating connections. Installing and hanging HVAC ductwork and devices Roughing in and installing new plumbing fixtures, valves, supply, drain and vent lines Installing different types of flooring materials. 2. Must be capable of reading and interpreting construction drawings and detailed specialty equipment installation specifications. 3. Must be knowledgeable of safe construction practices. 4. Must be knowledgeable of Life Safety codes 5. Must be knowledgeable of Infection control practices as they relate to construction and renovation work in the hospital environment. 6. Must be capable of interacting with all levels of employees. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Ability to climb and work off of ladders, scaffolding, or electric lifts. 2. Must be able to read blueprint drawings and specifications. 3. Must be able to lift at least 75 pounds. WORKING ENVIRONMENT 1. 90% of work is inside Facility 2. 10% is outside in all weather conditions SKILLS & ABILITIES 1. Demonstrates willingness to train/mentor other tradespeople in specific construction practices, techniques, and methodologies. ADDITIONAL JOB DESCRIPTION Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Day (United States of America) Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Company: BARNS Barnesville Hospital Cost Center: 624 BARNS Facilities Management Address: 639 West Main Street Barnesville Ohio Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. ABOUT US The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and largest private employer, providing care to communities across West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The integrated academic health system includes 25 hospitals and five institutes, with more than 3,500 licensed beds, 4,000 clinicians, 39,000 employees, and $8.5 billion in annual operating revenues. Anchoring the system in Morgantown, West Virginia, are WVU Hospitals, an 880-bed academic medical center, and the 150-bed WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital. Together, the Health System’s hospitals, clinics, and specialty programs provide a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from community-based primary and specialty services to highly complex, quaternary care and post-acute care. #J-18808-Ljbffr WVU Medicine