Carpenter II

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

　　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

　　Salary Range 12.31 - 16.08

　　Pay Grade

　　N03

　　Posting Close Date Open until filled

　　Job Summary

　　Performs journeyman level carpentry work in the planning, laying out, construction, repair, and assembly of temporary and permanent buildings, additions, partitions and wooden structures, and fixtures; provides technical guidance and direction to other carpenters, tradesmen, and helpers; repairs furniture, draperies, blinds, and teaching accessories; and the constructs all millwork/casework and related items using a variety of supplies, tools, and equipment.

　　Primary Duties and Responsibilities

　　Performs journeymen level carpentry work in the construction, repair, and renovations of floors, roofs, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, and screens from blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions. Constructs and repairs cabinets, counters, drawers, bookcases, tables, moldings, picture frames, and other similar items. Installs glass in windows, doors, and partitions and replaces damaged ceiling and floor tiles and equipment.

　　Operates woodworking equipment and machines to saw, plane, drill, or mortise lumber for doors, cabinets, shelves, moldings, and related fixtures; cuts mortises for locks and hinges; and hangs doors.

　　Estimates amount of required lumber and supplies for projects and selects type of lumber and supplies necessary.

　　Provides technical guidance and direction to other carpenters, tradesmen, and helpers and perform other related duties as assigned.

　　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 and registrations that are required. Valid Drivers License

　　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 aswell 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

　　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.