Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician

Candidates must have graduated from a standard four-year high school or possess a GED, or have completed a four-year apprenticeship program or two-year post-secondary technical school. Four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in heating, cooling, ventilation, or the mechanical or building trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or plastering is required.

• Graduation from a standard four-year high school or GED, or completion of a four-year apprenticeship program or two-year post-secondary technical school.
• Experience in air-conditioning, heating, or refrigeration may be substituted for the required training on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Knowledge of maintenance areas including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, masonry, carpentry, ventilation, and renovations.
• Ability to maintain facility grounds including mowing, trimming, and snow/ice removal.
• Skill in maintaining detailed tool and supply inventories.
• Ability to maintain various logs, charts, and complete purchase orders.
• May be required to oversee inmate work crews.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Perform general preventative maintenance on all HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

• Work in all areas of maintenance including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, masonry, carpentry, ventilation, and renovations.
• Maintain facility grounds including mowing, trimming, and snow/ice removal.
• Maintain detailed tool and supply inventories.
• Maintain various logs, charts, and complete purchase orders for the department.
• May oversee inmate work crews.
• Perform other jobs as assigned.

Full-time position.

• May require working in various weather conditions for grounds maintenance.
• Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks.
• May require passing a background check.
• Must be able to work independently under general supervision.

Salary range $31,533

• $53,916 per year.
• Full-time state employment with benefits package (health insurance, retirement, paid leave).
• Stable career with the state of West Virginia.

This position is located at 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East, Kanawha County, WV 25305.

• The closing date for applications is July 28, 2026.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• The state of West Virginia is an equal opportunity employer.
• For questions about the application process, contact the hiring agency's human resources department.

West Virginia state government serves the citizens of the Mountain State through various departments and agencies. The maintenance department ensures that state facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role supports the state's infrastructure by keeping buildings and grounds in optimal condition. Working for West Virginia offers a chance to contribute to public service while enjoying a stable career with competitive benefits. West Virginia is named as the hiring organisation for the Facilities/Equipment Maintenance Technician post.