Job Details
Maintenance Mechanic II
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Mechanic II.
Position Details
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
13.98 - 13.98
Pay Grade
N04
Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Job Summary
Performsbuilding repair, renovation, and maintenance in University buildings andstructures to include carpentry work, painting, and routine electrical andmechanical work. Take the lead on small to medium work orders task,installation, carpentry and repair projects.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate with othertrades, takes the lead as directed and/or perform carpentry operations toinclude the construction of buildings, areas, signs, equipment furnitureand hanging of wall panels and other decorative wall covering inaccordance to blue prints and instructions. Builds, repairs, paint andinstalls counters, cabinets, benches, walls, partitions, floors, doors,and building framework and trim.
- Coordinate with othertrades, takes the lead as directed and/or performs all types of repairsconstruction including woodwork, cabinet work, furniture work, painting,metal work, hardware installation and adjustment, door hanging, windowrepair and other jobs incidental to maintenance to buildings and neededimprovements. Fabricates structural components, casework, mechanical, andelectrical components from field measurements.
- Coordinate with othertrades, takes the lead as directed and/or performs construction projectssuch as, grading, setting metal and wood forms, pouring concrete forcurbs, sidewalk slabs and drives and other projects. Performs minor roofrepairs, masonry repair, and concrete work.
- Perform the loading andunloading of furniture and equipment from previous locations to its newdesignated destination. Responsible for inventory management of thecarpentry and paint shops.
- Constructs/installs andrepairs building and utility systems working from blueprints and/or verbalinstructions. Performs routine planned maintenance and on-demand workorders generated from the Physical Plant computerized maintenancemanagement system (CMMS) and other work as required.
- Serves as a member of thePhysical Plant Essential Personnel and as directed by the Director ofPhysical Plant participates in pre-emergency preparations and emergencyrecovery efforts and performs additional duties as assigned.
- Performs otherduties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications High SchoolDiploma or General Education Degree (GED). Three years carpentry, painting,electrical and mechanical experience, facility repair and maintenance or otherrelated work experience. Driver's License required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to attend education and training programs as appropriate to increase awareness and understanding.
- Ability to operate personal computer with a general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the internet.
- Ability to drive a forklift, tractor and/or loader.
- Ability to operate mowers, tractors and loaders.
- Ability to work nights and weekends when required.
- Skilled in the use of power and hand tools.
- Knowledge of plumbing, commercial painting, and carpentry trades.
- Ability to lift andmanipulate heavy objects.
Preferred QualificationsAssociate's Degree or equivalent from two-yearCollege or technical school or five years related experience and/or training;or equivalent combination of education and experience.
About The University of Southern Mississippi The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.