Sheetmetal / Roofing Technician II

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Sheetmetal / Roofing Technician II.

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 13.98 - 15.00

Pay Grade

N03

Posting Close Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

Performs journeyman level construction, installation, alteration, and repair of sheetmetal products and equipment in accordance with blueprints, drawings, and work orders and inspects, cleans, and repairs roofs and roof flashings.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs journeyman level construction, installation, alteration or repair of sheetmetal products and equipment such as ducts and hoods for heating, air-conditioning, and exhaust systems through the use of blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
• Determines type, gauge, and amount of material required for performance of work. Assembles ducts, hoods, and other sheetmetal products; solders and bolts connections; applies insulation as required; and inspects assemblies and installation for conformance with specifications.
• Performs journeyman level roofing repair work on a variety of roofing materials and forms, assembles, installs, and inspects gutters, downspouts, flashing, and other sheetmetal roofing materials.
• Coordinates and participates in the setting up and operating of equipment such as power saws, drill presses, hand and power shears, pan and box brakes, lock-formers, cleat benders, and rollers to cut, punch, thread, and form sheetmetal.
• Performs operational checks of ducts and other sheetmetal installations to determine corrective action to be taken to include maintenance and repair.
• Follows a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance.
• Performs other duties asassigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Drivers License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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 www.usm.edu .

The University of Southern Mississippi is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. EOE / VETS / DISABILITY.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

TheUniversity of Southern Mississippi is committed to the safety andsecurity of the USM community. The annual federal required compliancedocument which contains policy statements and crime statistics for theUniversity is available on the UPD website at http : / / www.usm.edu / police / .You may also request a copy by contacting the University PoliceDepartment at Bond Hall, 1st Floor West, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 (601) 266-4986. The policy statements address the University's policies,procedures and programs concerning safety and security, for example,policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses.Three years' of statistics are included for certain types of crimes thatwere reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildingsor property owned or controlled by the University and on publicproperty within or immediately adjacent to the campus.

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