Electrician Lead

Electrician Lead

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

Position Details
Location	Hattiesburg 118 College Drive Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001 United States
Division	Residence Life
Position Type	Staff
Employment Status	Full Time
Grant Funded	No
Salary Range	21.05 - 28.48
Pay Grade	N09
Posting Close Date	Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume with Application.
 
Job Summary 
Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the installation, maintenance, modification, overhaul, service, and repair of Housing and Residence Life's electrical systems including surveillance camera equipment and recording devices and on-line/off-line door lock hardware.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

Supervises and participates in the operation, installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical systems to include electrical equipment such as wire, conduit, switches, outlets, junction boxes, motors, appliances, lighting equipment, thermostats, and security and safety devices

Interprets blueprints, manufacturers’ suggestions, and written and verbal instructions related to electrical systems.  Makes recommendations for long and short term upgrades to electrical systems.

Advises design team on future housing construction projects regarding electrical system installation, maintenance, and upkeep.

Performs routine inspections of all electrical systems and initiates action for the repair and maintenance.  Installs, connects, and tests electrical fixtures such as appliances, lighting equipment, junction boxes, door security systems, etc.

Maintains records and equipment data and prepares preventive maintenance recommendations. Requisitions materials, supplies, and equipment and maintains inventory for stock items

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in a timely, fair, and objective manner and in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws and performs other duties as assigned..

Minimum Qualifications  
Community College, Trade or Technical school certificate, degree or diploma in electrician, electrical repair, or other related field and four years related experience and/or training with basic electrical repairs and/or electronic lock systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures, professional standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of transporting property techniques and procedures, and the use of transporting materials, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of asset inventory policies and procedures.
• Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others while monitoring/assessing the performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Utilize conduit benders, hammer drills, electric drills, electric saws, electrician hand tools, hydraulic bucket truck, multi-meters, cable meters, and University vehicle.Also use standard hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, and pliers.
• 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 apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and the ability to react and respond quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Basic knowledge and skill of maneuvering within a Microsoft Windows environment and within software applications such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Basic knowledge and skill on Internet browsers such as Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer. Basic knowledge and skill of using email.
  

Preferred Qualifications  
Prefer 5 years of work experience in similar or related field of work, familiarity with computer based time clock and familiarity with maintenance work order systems.

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.