CARPENTER I

Carpenter I

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

Position Details

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

Pay Grade

Posting Close Date Open until filled

Job Summary

Performs general carpentry work to include laying out, construction, repair, and renovation on all USM buildings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general carpentry work in the construction, repair, and renovations of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions
• Installs glass in windows, doors, and partitions and replaces damaged ceiling tile, floor tiles, and equipment as assigned.
• Selects, cuts, trims, and processes lumber as specified using hand and power tools and woodworking machines such as power saws, band saws, jointers, planes, and drill presses.
• Sand cabinets, work tables, and other wooden articles.

Minimum Qualifications

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Skill in determining the kind and use of standard tools and equipment of the profession as well as the ability to maintain and care for hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform maintenance, to follow instructions, and to interpret drawings and diagrams.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to obtain a driver's license prior to employment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to operate office machines, including calculator, and personal computer

About The University of Southern Mississippi

Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success.

We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online.

We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders.

We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering.

We're developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing.

With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts.

Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life.

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.