Maintenance Mechanic

Overview This position is for a Maintenance Mechanic with an educational institution in Perkinston, MS. Job Description: Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all physical plant systems. Reports directly to the Superintendent of Physical Plant and the Assistant Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. This position requires a person with multi-craft skills and involves physically demanding duties including climbing ladders, working on rooftops, and working in confined spaces. The role requires physical mobility, manual dexterity, and the ability to lift at least 70 lbs. Responsibilities Work under the direction of the Superintendent of Physical Plant and the Assistant Superintendent performing all duties as assigned. Work with contractors, subcontractors, and other vendors on campus systems, etc. Read blueprints, schematics and charts. Complete preventative maintenance on equipment and buildings to college standards as assigned. Complete all required maintenance documents as assigned. Help resolve problems and perform general maintenance in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, welding, mechanics, painting, HVAC, lightings, irrigation systems etc. as they occur. Work with all other Maintenance personnel as assigned. Work on weekends, holidays, evenings/nights and all other hours as required. Pull standby duties on rotation. Maintain inventory on tools and equipment. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all times while employed with MGCCC. Duties may include climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, lifting items up to 70 lbs. and other physically demanding duties. Work campus events during and after regular work hours as needed. Assist with set-up and tear-down of campus events. Adhere to all college policy and procedures. Other duties assigned by College Administration. Mandatory Qualifications (M1) Associate degree in maintenance-related field and two years of maintenance experience OR high school diploma and four years of commercial or institutional maintenance experience. (M2) Experience in one of the following maintenance trades: carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or refrigeration. (M3) Ability to work overhead, from a ladder, in small spaces, and lift a minimum of 70 lbs. routinely. (M4) Must possess a valid driver's license. (M5) Ability to communicate effectively with college personnel at all levels including appropriate usage of technology for communication purposes. Desirable Qualifications (D1) Experience working with a computerized energy management system. (D2) Six years of experience in a trade related field. (D3) Maintenance-related educational experience: vocational training, state certification, or industrial training. (D4) Experience with irrigation repairs. (D5) Experience with programming and repairs of lighting controls. (D6) Email and computer experience. EEO Statement Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi, 39573, telephone number View phone number on click.appcast.io, email address View email address on click.appcast.io. The College The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, The Bryant Center at Tradition, Biloxi, MS; Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Haley Reves Barbour Maritime Training Academy, Pascagoula, MS; Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; The West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS. State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr