Maintenance Mechanic V - Perkinston Campus

Job Title Maintenance Mechanic V - Perkinston Campus Job Description

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all physical plant systems. Reports directly to the Superintendent of Physical Plant and the Assistant Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds. This position requires a person with multi-craft skills. This position requires climbing ladders, working on rooftops, working in confined spaces and other physically demanding duties. This position requires physical mobility, manual dexterity, and ability to lift at least 70 lbs.

Job Duties

• Work under the direction of the Superintendent of Physical Plant and the Assistant Superintendent performing all duties as assigned.
• Work with contractors, subcontractors, and other vendors on campus systems, etc.Read blueprints, schematics and charts.
• Complete preventative maintenance on equipment and buildings to college standards as assigned.
• Complete all required maintenance documents as assigned.
• Help resolve problems and perform general maintenance in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, welding, mechanics, painting, HVAC, lightings, irrigation systems etc. as they occur.
• Work with all other Maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Work on weekends, holidays, evenings/nights and all other hours as required.
• Pull standby duties on rotation.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory on tools and equipment.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license at all time while employed with MGCCC.
• Duties may include climbing on ladders, working in confined spaces, lifting items up to 70 lbs. and other physically demanding duties.
• Work campus events during and after regular work hours as needed.
• Assist with set-up and tear-down of campus events.
• Adhere to all college policy and procedures.
• Other duties assigned by College Administration.

NOTE: The incumbent must understand that the college may change the working hours to better serve the students and other employees.

Mandatory Qualifications

(M1) Associate degree in maintenance-related field and two years of maintenance experience OR high school diploma and four years of commercial or institutional maintenance experience.

(M2) Experience in one of the following maintenance trades: carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or refrigeration.

(M3) Ability to work overhead, from a ladder, in small spaces, and lift a minimum of 70 lbs. routinely.

(M4) Must possess a valid driver's license.

(M5) Ability to communicate effectively with college personnel at all levels including appropriate usage of technology for communication purposes.

Desirable Qualifications

(D1) Experience working with a computerized energy management system.

(D2) Six years of experience in a trade related field.

(D3) Maintenance-related educational experience: vocational training, state certification, or industrial training.

(D4) Experience with irrigation repairs.

(D5) Experience with with programming and repairs of lighting controls.

(D6) Email and computer experience.

EEO Statement

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or qualified disability in its programs and activities. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer, P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi 39573, telephone number ..., email address ....

The College:

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs.

Classification Staff

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 05/30/2025 Close Date 06/12/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):

Robert Owen, Superintendent of Physical Plant

PO Box 548

Perkinston, MS 39573

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