Facilities Lead: Maintenance, Grounds & Projects

Modern Mill; McComb (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Mill is seeking a Lead Facility Technician to support maintenance, repair, improvement, cleanliness, and appearance of buildings and exterior grounds. This hands-on lead role requires experience in building maintenance, construction, groundskeeping, and equipment operation, and may supervise facility projects.

Key duties include managing lifts, mowing, concrete work, HVAC upkeep, and safe, organized work areas across indoor and outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

• Experience in facility maintenance, groundskeeping, construction, or related field.
• Experience in carpentry, plumbing, concrete repair, and general building maintenance.
• Experience safely operating a skid steer is required.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems and lawn-care practices.
• Experience leading or coordinating facility projects is preferred.
• Strong mechanical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and respond to changing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform weekly maintenance and cleaning of facility lifts.
• Assist with and lead assigned building and facility projects as needed.
• Complete concrete patching and minor concrete repairs.
• Support facility additions, renovations, and improvement projects.
• Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, HVAC upkeep, construction, and general building repairs.
• Maintain the grounds surrounding the main facility, dumpsters, and adjacent company property.
• Perform lawn care, including mowing, trimming, and general grounds cleanup.
• Grade driveways and areas surrounding dumpsters using a skid steer.
• Keep the pallet storage area outside the Blending Department neatly stacked, organized, and maintained.
• Keep oil totes properly stacked and arranged in designated areas.
• Monitor oil totes and notify the appropriate manager when they are ready to be pumped out.
• Maintain clean, safe, and accessible indoor and outdoor work areas.
• Inspect facility and grounds conditions and promptly report safety, maintenance, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition.
• Assist the Facilities Department with additional projects and responsibilities as needed.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and applicable environmental requirements.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Groundskeeping

Construction

Carpentry

Plumbing

HVAC upkeep

Project coordination

Tools

Skid steer

Job description

Modern Mill is seeking a Lead Facility Technician to support maintenance, repair, improvement, cleanliness, and appearance of buildings and exterior grounds. This hands-on lead role requires experience in building maintenance, construction, groundskeeping, and equipment operation, and may supervise facility projects.

Key duties include managing lifts, mowing, concrete work, HVAC upkeep, and safe, organized work areas across indoor and outdoor spaces.