Murray State University Hiring for Welder at Murray, KY Full Time

20230067NE

Job Title:

Welder

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

12 Months

Position Type:

Staff – Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

Bldg and Equipment Maintenance

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fabricates projects for all departments on campus, helps maintain pumps and air handlers and assists plumbers when needed.
• Accuracy in welding critical parts of equipment; fabrication projects; general mechanical maintenance of pumps, compressors, fire systems, and a variety of rotating equipment; pipe fitting; maintenance on water, gas, steam, sewer, and chilled water utilities.
• Assisting other trades when metal work or basic mechanical failure is involved to prevent interruption on service, damage to equipment, and inconvenience to students and other employees.
• Safe working practices.
• Blueprint/plan drawings.
• Machinist welder
• Lead mentorship program for apprentice welder.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Three years experience to include general mechanical maintenance which can be acquired through work in construction or a welding shop. Vocational training may be exchanged for a portion of the experience at a rate of one-half time per year.
• On-the-job training, vocational school or apprentice.
• Must possess memory for oral and written directions.
• Ability to make decisions, understand blueprints and design drawings, have creative ability for fabrication projects.
• Possess knowledge of metals and their fusion properties, have mechanical ability and knowledge of safe working practices.
• Performs general maintenance functions as assigned.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements to operate a university vehicle.

Posting Date:

08/24/2023

Closing Date:

09/07/2023

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate:

$13.80 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Work Hours:

• Eights hours per day, five days per week; occasional overtime.
• Emergency call back after normal hours and on weekends.
• This position will be required to work to provide critical services during University holidays, closures, and other emergencies, as needed. Critical services refer to the units that ensure the continuation of key operations and services that directly relate to the security, safety, and/or physical operation of the University (including services to students). Critical services employees will be required to work unless their supervisor advises otherwise.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 75 pounds, ability to climb ladders, and work in extreme temperatures.