Concrete Finisher I

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

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

Job Summary 
Maintains sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots as
needed by performing skilled concrete repair and upkeep tasks.  Also maintains roads with asphalt
repair.   This position will require
operating a dump truck and other heavy equipment. This position will assist the
grounds department in maintaining streets and parking lots of leaves and
debris.  This position is considered
essential personnel and may require storm duty.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Coordinates
   and participates in construction projects such as grading; setting metal
   and wood forms for curbs and gutters in streets and parking lot
   construction; setting forms for walks, drives, and patios, and pouring and
   finishing concrete on curbs, gutters, driveways, parking lots, and floor
   slabs.  
2. Services,
   performs preventative maintenance, and repairs on maintenance equipment to
   include tractors, back hoes, trucks, and forklifts and keeps equipment in
   excellent condition mechanically and clean in appearance.
3. Operates
   other mechanical devices on campus such as concrete saw, concrete grinder,
   wacker packer, post hole auger, pumps, jack hammer, compressors, and chainsaws.
4. Operates
   sweepers and blowers to cleans streets, curbs, gutters, storm drains, and
   parking lots of leaves and debris.
5. Installing
   street sign posts, posts and chains, and concrete parking bumpers around
   campus.
6. Performs
   other related duties as assigned.

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.

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language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national
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We produce graduates ready to enter
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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.