Concrete Finisher I Job at University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

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  • University of Southern Mississippi
  • Hattiesburg, MS

Job Description

Concrete Finisher I

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Concrete Finisher 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


Salary Range
13.75 - 13.75


Pay Grade

N03

Posting Close Date
Open until filled


Job Summary
Maintains sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots asneeded by performing skilled concrete repair and upkeep tasks.Also maintains roads with asphaltrepair.This position will requireoperating a dump truck and other heavy equipment. This position will assist thegrounds department in maintaining streets and parking lots of leaves anddebris.This position is consideredessential personnel and may require storm duty.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Coordinatesand participates in construction projects such as grading; setting metaland wood forms for curbs and gutters in streets and parking lotconstruction; setting forms for walks, drives, and patios, and pouring andfinishing concrete on curbs, gutters, driveways, parking lots, and floorslabs.
  2. Services,performs preventative maintenance, and repairs on maintenance equipment toinclude tractors, back hoes, trucks, and forklifts and keeps equipment inexcellent condition mechanically and clean in appearance.
  3. Operatesother mechanical devices on campus such as concrete saw, concrete grinder,wacker packer, post hole auger, pumps, jack hammer, compressors, and chainsaws.
  4. Operatessweepers and blowers to cleans streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains, andparking lots of leaves and debris.
  5. Installingstreet sign posts, posts and chains, and concrete parking bumpers aroundcampus.
  6. Performsother related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Highschool diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year relatedexperience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education andexperience.Valid Driver's License andCommercial Class D License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of construction maintenance, repair, and operation of light and heavy equipment, including vehicles.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction or repair of highways and roads.
  • Knowledge of applicable safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of motor vehicle operations, traffic rules and regulations, and maintenance of motor vehicles.
  • Abilityto drive dump truck, tractors, sweepers, carts and university truck.
  • Abilityto pick up tires, parts, vehicles, carts, etc. from dealerships andvendors.
  • Abilityto repair potholes and roads using hot and cold patches of asphalt.
  • Skill in the use of standard office equipment and software.
  • Skill in the determining the kind of tools and equipment and the use of standard tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  • Skill in performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
  • Skill in managing ones' own time.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

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

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. University of Southern Mississippi

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