PRT Guideway Technician – Transportation & Parking

The Transportation and Parking unit of the Division of Facilities and Services at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a PRT Guideway Technician.

About the Opportunity:

The PRT Guideway Technician II helps to maintain the PRT’s safe and reliable transportation of WVU students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the community of the Morgantown area, with 5 passenger stations, 8+ miles of main guideway (GW) structure and two maintenance facilities. The GW systems include mechanical, structural, and electrical systems along its entire length, requiring regular preventive maintenance and repairs. The most maintenance intensive of these systems is the Guideway Heating System (GWHS), consisting of four (4) separate hydronic heating plants that utilize a glycol solution and embedded piping grids to heat the GW running surface. This allows for safe vehicle operation in the winter months. This position will be responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and repairs of these systems.

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

What you’ll Do:

• The incumbent performs a wide variety of tasks that involve installation, repair, maintenance, and cleaning of the guideway systems.
• Provides daily guideway heating status information, input for work plans and guideway heating system repairs and modifications.
• Perform field maintenance and operations efforts for the MPRT guideway heating system and associated structures.
• Provide continual inspection of guideway systems to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule, and recommends repair actions.
• This position must be able to work unsupervised and make independent decisions in real time.
• Ensures that proper safety procedures, equipment, and personal protective equipment are used while performing job duties.
• Must be able to utilize various computer programs such as: WVU time clock system, email, Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, File Explorer, etc.), and Adobe Acrobat (for viewing PDF documents and drawings).
• Assists with requisitions for parts, supplies, etc. from PRT Stores and WVU Procurement, and has direct contact with material vendors and service agencies.
• Will be responsible for WVU provided tools and equipment utilized in the performance of duties, and shall leave all work areas in a safe, neat, and orderly manner.
• Shall be able to interpret blueprints and material/performance specifications.
• May be required to move, load, and carry materials and equipment necessary to complete all phases of assigned maintenance and repair duties.
• Responsible for reporting guideway heating system leaks to PRT management and WVU’s Environmental Health and Safety department (EH&S).
• This position is on call during periods of inclement weather and may need to report to work during University closures for emergency repairs or operation of the guideway heating system.
• This position may be required to work mandatory overtime in support of University events and may be required to work different or extended shifts to facilitate the monitoring or repair of guideway systems, in support of PRT operations.
• Assists in vehicle recovery efforts and other PRT maintenance activities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Grade: PG 14

Hours: 10 pm – 6 am (summer hours: 6a-2p)

• Requires a High School diploma or GED
• Must have one of the following:
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in industrial plumbing system repairs, metal fabrication, mechanical system operation/troubleshooting, installation/operation/repair of hydronic heating systems, and/or general HVAC concepts and applications
  • Completion of an associate degree in building maintenance or other craft trade.
  • Completion of a 2-year accredited vocational craft trades program.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to comprehend the operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive transit system.
• Ability to apply terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in a professional maintenance environment.
• Ability to understand emergency and incident reporting requirements related to operational hazards and safety practices.
• Ability to comprehend related Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to perform multiple activities necessary to efficiently and safely perform required duties.
• Ability to establish and maintains effective working relationships with fellow staff members.
• Maintain accurate basic records, and complete brief forms and reports clearly and accurately.
• Ability to detect unusual, hazardous, or emergency situations, and take appropriate action within prescribed guidelines.
• Ability to gain knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the work, including the PRT operating processes, station and guideway layout, and the actions required in unusual or emergency situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of commercial natural gas fired boiler operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems, including pumps, popping, and various flow control devices.
• Knowledge and experience with materials, tools, and safety practices of the plumbing, mechanical and electrical trades.
• Knowledge and techniques of electric/gas welding and general metal fabrications.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Requires mandatory drug testing
• This position falls under the Department of Transportation and requires DOT FTA background check.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values – service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation – unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.