Electrician

Electrician

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Electrician.

Position Details


Location
Gulf Park


730 East Beach Boulevard
Long Beach, Mississippi, 39560
United States


Division
GP Physical Plant Building


Position Type
Staff


Employment Status
Full Time


Grant Funded
No


Salary Range
22.52 - 23.65


Pay Grade


N08

Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled


Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary
Responsiblefor journeyman-level work in installing, maintaining, and repairing electricalsystems, facilities, and related electronic controls and devices, includingprimary and secondary power systems. Conduct utility meter readings as requiredand perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems. This position isconsidered essential personnel and may require unusual attendanceresponsibilities, such as storm duty. Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment and circuits such as wires, conduits, switches, outlets, junction boxes, transformers, motors, and generators in facilities such as pumps, lighting equipment, carrier systems, timing devices, electrical heating units, exhaust systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms, hypothermal units, thermostats, timing devices, Lutron lighting dimmer panels and electrical systems of furnaces and boilers.
2. Isolates and corrects malfunctions in equipment and circuits of a routine recurring nature.
3. Completes assigned work orders in a timely and efficient fashion while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor with all customers.
4. Cuts, threads, bends, and installs conduits. Utilizes bucket truck, drills, saws, benders, voltmeters, amprobes, high voltage testers, and University vehicles.Also uses standard hands tools, such as hammers, screwdrivers, and pliers.
5. Disassembles, cleans, repairs, and reassembles electrical motors and related equipment following established procedures.
6. Tests, maintains, and repairs all emergency electrical equipment and card access locks.Transports a variety of tools and supplies to ensure that required materials are available at the job site. Tests, maintains, and repairs all emergency electrical equipment including generators and back-up UPS.
7. Serves as a member of the Physical Plant Essential Personnel and as directs staff during pre-emergency preparations and post-emergency recovery efforts.This position will require participation in call-out responsibilities and may require night shift coverage and weekend work and performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High schooldiploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of post-High School/GEDJATC or equivalent electrical training certification course. Must be acertified electrical journeyman. Must have a valid Mississippi Driver'sLicense.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to utilize an infrared camera to scan motors, busways, conduits, and circuits.
• Ability to operate tractors, forklifts, and loaders.

Preferred Qualifications 10 years of relatedexperience and/or training.


About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one ofthe nation's leading research institutions.

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


We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We're developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit

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