All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Part-time, full-time positions now available at Crites Electric

BUCKHANNON – Crites Electric, Inc. is now accepting applications for a full-time maintenance technician and a part-time after school position.

The full-time maintenance technician will be asked to complete oil changes. This position requires a clean driving record and frequent travel using a GPS. Good customer service skills are needed. Crites Electric staff is willing to train the employee. This position offers the possibility of advancing when available. Applicants are encouraged to apply within at Crites Electric, Inc. at 50 S. Kanawha Street in Buckhannon.

The job responsibilities for the part-time after school position include stocking boxes and cleaning the shop. The position’s reporting time is 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Applicants are required to possess the ability to lift 50 lbs. Applicants are encouraged to apply within at Crites Electric, Inc. at 50 S. Kanawha Street in Buckhannon.

To learn more about these positions please call Crites Electric, Inc. at 304-472-0148.

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