General Maintenance Repairman

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

Location Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi,  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

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).

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

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