General Maintenance Repairman
The University of Southern Mississippi•Hattiesburg, MS
•$13 - $13•Onsite
About The Position
The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of General Maintenance Repairman. This role performs general maintenance repairs in residence halls, sorority houses, fraternity houses and Cedarbrook II apartments in the department of Housing and Residence Life.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 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.
- Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer 5 years of work experience in similar or related field of work
- Familiarity with computer based time clock
- Familiarity with maintenance work order systems
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.
Benefits
- The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
