Electrician

Usmfoundation; Long Beach (MS); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi seeks a journeyman electrician at Gulf Park in Long Beach, MS to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across campus facilities. Responsibilities include meter readings, preventative maintenance, and support during emergencies, with potential night shifts and weekend work.

Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED, plus JATC training and a valid Mississippi driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of post-HS/JATC electrical training.
• Must be a certified electrical journeyman and hold a valid Mississippi driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and circuits in facilities.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and conduct routine utility meter readings.
• Manage emergency electrical equipment, including generators and access locks, with readiness for essential personnel duties.

Skills

Reading electrical diagrams

Safety compliance

Communication with customers

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED + JATC training

Tools

Infrared camera

Voltage testers

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Electrician.

Location Gulf Park

730 East Beach Boulevard

Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560

United States

Division GP Physical Plant Building

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 22.52 - 23.65

Pay Grade

N08

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Responsible for journeyman-level work in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems, facilities, and related electronic controls and devices, including primary and secondary power systems. Conduct utility meter readings as required and perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems. This position is considered essential personnel and may require unusual attendance responsibilities, such as storm duty.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and circuits such as wires, conduits, switches, outlets, junction boxes, transformers, motors, and generators in facilities such as pumps, lighting equipment, carrier systems, timing devices, electrical heating units, exhaust systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms, hypothermal units, thermostats, timing devices, Lutron lighting dimmer panels and electrical systems of furnaces and boilers.
• Isolates and corrects malfunctions in equipment and circuits of a routine recurring nature.
• Completes assigned work orders in a timely and efficient fashion while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor with all customers.
• Cuts, threads, bends, and installs conduits. Utilizes bucket truck, drills, saws, benders, voltmeters, amprobes, high voltage testers, and University vehicles. Also uses standard hands tools, such as hammers, screwdrivers, and pliers.
• Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and reassembles electrical motors and related equipment following established procedures.
• Tests, maintains, and repairs all emergency electrical equipment and card access locks. Transports a variety of tools and supplies to ensure that required materials are available at the job site. Tests, maintains, and repairs all emergency electrical equipment including generators and back-up UPS.
• Serves as a member of the Physical Plant Essential Personnel and as directs staff during pre-emergency preparations and post-emergency recovery efforts. This position will require participation in call-out responsibilities and may require night shift coverage and weekend work and performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of post-High School/GED JATC or equivalent electrical training certification course. Must be a certified electrical journeyman. Must have a valid Mississippi Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to utilize an infrared camera to scan motors, busways, conduits, and circuits.
• Ability to operate tractors, forklifts, and loaders.

Preferred Qualifications

10 years of related experience and/or training.

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE/VETS/DISABILITY.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its service, programs, and activities.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:

The Office of Equal Employment Opportunity & Labor Regulatory Compliance

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