General Maintenance Repairman

University of Southern Mississippi; Hattiesburg (MS); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg is seeking a General Maintenance Repairman to perform maintenance in residence halls, sorority and fraternity houses, and Cedarbrook II apartments within Housing and Residence Life.

You will replace tiles, paint, repair plumbing and electrical fixtures, install accessories, operate hand and power tools, and support after-hours on-call needs; a high school diploma and MS driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year related experience.
• Mississippi Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Replaces damaged ceiling tile and floor tile; paints and patches walls, ceilings, and doors.
• Repairs drains, lavatories, fixtures and pipes; installs bathroom accessories.
• Repairs wiring, switches, outlets, lights; supports HVAC maintenance.
• Performs general maintenance and after-hours on-call duties as needed.
• Repairs or replaces doors, door closures, and door locks.
• Assists in moves and setup of furniture; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance trades

Tool usage

Safety with tools

Reading work orders

Verbal comprehension

Time management

Problem solving

Equipment operation

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Drills

Saws

Planers

Drill presses

Pliers & wrenches

Power tools

Job description

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of General Maintenance Repairman.

Location Hattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States

Division Residence Life

Position Type Staff

Employment Status Full Time

Grant Funded No

Salary Range 13.00 - 13.00

Pay Grade N03

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

Job Summary

Performs general maintenance repairs in residence halls, sorority houses, fraternity houses and Cedarbrook II apartments in the department of Housing and Residence Life.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Replaces damaged ceiling tile and floor tile. Paints and patches walls, ceilings, and doors as instructed. Selects, cuts, trims, and processes lumber as specified using hand and power tools and woodworking machines.
• Repairs drains, lavatories, flush-valves, fixtures and pipes as instructed. Installs bathroom and shower room accessories such as towel bars, soap dispensers, tissue holders, and clothes hooks.
• Repairs wire, switches, outlets, lights and equipment as instructed. Assists in replacing air condition grills, filters and HVAC equipment, and supports departmental housekeeping personnel as needed.
• Performs general maintenance as instructed and after hours, weekend or break and holiday on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Repairs or replaces doors, door closures, and door locks.
• Assists in moving, relocating and set-up of furniture, and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year related experience. Mississippi Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Familiar with various tools, machines, and procedures used in maintenance trades.
• Safe use of measuring devices, and power tools such as drills, saws, planers, drill presses as well as screw drivers, wrenches, pliers, and hammers.
• Safe use of University vehicles, golf carts, and personnel lifts.
• Ability to read and understand written work order(s).
• Ability to understand and complete verbal requests.
• Ability to manage own time.
• Ability to solve minor work related issues.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer 5 years of work experience in similar or related field of work, familiarity with computer based time clock and familiarity with maintenance work order systems.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.
Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography,nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.
We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programssuchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu .

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at http://www.usm.edu/police/ .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 [phone]. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.

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