General Maintenance Repairman - University of Southern Mississippi

General Maintenance Repairman


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




Position Details


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 On-Going





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. Driver's License Required.




Knowledge, Skills and 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 3 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 Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.


Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.


We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. 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.