Maintenance/Construction Worker Job Senatobia area,Mississippi USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Maintenance and Construction Worker

The Maintenance and Construction Worker is a full-time, 12-month staff position responsible for assisting with building maintenance and construction activities for the Building Maintenance and Construction Department. The employee will support moving, delivery, and event setup and takedown operations. This position will primarily fulfill requests and address emergencies in building maintenance repairs but is also expected to serve as a member of the project team performing construction trades, underground utility work, heavy equipment operation, and concrete forming and pouring assistance.

Qualifications:

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred high school diploma or equivalent
Certified lift operator training completion required upon hire
Must have and maintain the physical ability, positive attitude, and skills to be self-directed in completing minor work orders
Experience with heavy equipment operation preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

Respond to work orders in areas including windows, glass, hardware, blinds, door hardware installation and repair, flooring, wall repair, suspended ceilings, mounting fixtures, and roof leaks.

Install, mount, and assemble office and classroom furniture and equipment.

Assist in general carpentry work, both rough and finish, interior and exterior, including roof and wall repairs, framing, sheetrock installation and finishing, ceiling systems, and flooring installation.

Assist with building and setting concrete forms; assist in pouring and finishing concrete for sidewalks, curbs, and slabs.

Perform demolition work including removal of sidewalks, walls, flooring, ceilings, doors, and windows.

Perform general carpentry and assist with minor concrete and CMU block repair.

Dig and fill ditches for repair of underground utilities such as water, sewer, and storm drainage.

Assist with moving and event duties including relocation of furniture, equipment, and appliances.

Respond to after-hours emergencies and inclement weather events.

Participate in daily crew meetings and attend safety meetings.

Adhere to all health and safety precautions.

Maintain a professional work environment in accordance with institutional policies.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director or Assistant Director of College Construction and Maintenance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic computer skills for electronic work order entry and key control software
Ability to read, interpret, and follow construction drawings and verbal instructions
Skilled in minor construction and/or carpentry repair
Experience with hand tools and power tools used in construction and maintenance
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience in construction or maintenance-related work
Experience operating heavy equipment preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:

Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and engage in continuous physical movement
Talk, hear, and communicate with others in person
Operate heavy equipment and motor vehicle
Sit, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
Lift up to 75 pounds and perform overhead work
Climb ladders and work from lifts or scaffolding
Walk, climb stairs, bend, and squat continuously
Work in all outdoor seasonal conditions
Perform tasks requiring stretching and reaching above head and shoulders

Interested applicants should attach and submit the following:

Application thwestms.edu
Resume
Three (3) Professional References (Name, Email and Phone Number)

Maintenance​/Construction Worker

Maintenance/Construction Worker