Plumber/Gas Specialist

Plumber/Gas Specialist

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Plumber/Gas Specialist.

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	HVAC Services and Plumbing
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Salary Range	21.05 - 21.05
Pay Grade	N09
Posting Close Date	Open until filled

Job Summary 
Performs journeyman level work in the installation, maintenance, modification, overhaul, service, and repair of University gas and plumbing related systems.  This position includes the responsibility of certification, inspection and repair of gas lines.  This position is considered essential personnel and may require storm duty.  This position will require continued education credits to maintain the certificates required for gas line inspection.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

Maintains, repairs and cleans sewers inside and outside of buildings.  

Repairs, installs and maintains all piping systems on campus used for transferring gas, water, or chemicals. This includes fire sprinkler systems and landscape irrigation systems.

Maintains, repairs water lines and valves to include copper, steel, duct iron, cast iron, and plastic. 

Repairs and maintains fire hydrants owned by University.

Maintains, inspects, installs, services and repairs gas lines in and outside of buildings as recommended by the American Public Gas Association (APGA).  Maintains all inspection and repair records for gas equipment as recommended by the APGA and the state of Mississippi.

Maintains, repairs and installs plumbing related equipment such as, urinals, lavatories, sinks, drinking fountains, water heaters, dish machines, water closets, flush valves, faucets, and mixing valves.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two years plumbing related experience and/or training. Driver's License. APGA Certifications.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 

• Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to operate personal computer with a general understanding of application software, and an understanding of the internet.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
  

Preferred Qualifications  
Three (3) to five (5) years working with plumbing and gas related equipment.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others.  USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). 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.