• General Maintenance Repairman

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    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).

    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.