Junior Electrician

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Junior Electrician. Location Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States Division Administration Physical Plant Position Type Staff Employment Status Full Time Grant Funded No Salary Range 19.80 - 19.80 Pay Grade N07 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 Installs,maintains, and repairs electrical systems, facilities, and related electroniccontrols. Reads utility meters (electric, water, gas) as required. Worksathletic and other events as assigned, which often occur after normal workinghours and on weekends. This position isconsidered “essential personnel” and may require unusual attendance responsibilities,such as storm duty . Primary Duties and Responsibilities Installs, maintains, and repairs lighting equipment & electrical equipment (e.g. wires, conduits, switches, outlets, junction boxes). Ability to assist with Testing and troubleshoot transformers, motors, generators. Completes assigned work orders in a timely and efficient fashion while maintaining a friendly and professional demeanor with all customers. Performs accurate reading of all utility meters on campus. Performs additional duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High schooldiploma, or general education degree (GED), and four (4) years relatedelectrical experience and/or training. Must have a Mississippi drivers license. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to quickly diagnosis and repair electrical systems in the event of an emergency Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software. Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Skill in using mathematics to solve problems. Knowledge of the repair, maintenance, and operation of buildings and/or electrical systems. Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings and diagrams. Preferred Qualifications Seven (7)years related experience as a certified journeyman electrician. Trade school electrical training certification coursecompletion. High voltage experience desired. 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. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 View phone number on click.appcast.io. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus. #J-18808-Ljbffr