Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Lafayette County, MS seeks a Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor for a full-time role directing facility, grounds and trade staff. The position oversees maintenance operations across state facilities and grounds, ensuring safety and compliance.

Salary ranges from $36,624 to $43,191.72 annually. Typically requires 2–4 years of experience with 2–4 in semi-skilled work; opening date 10/13/2026 and closing date 10/20/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2-4 years of experience with 2-4 in semi-skilled work.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee facility, grounds, and specialized trade workers and contractors in the maintenance, operation and repair of state facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Job description

Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor in 36 - LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$36,624.00 - $43,191.72 Annually

Location

36 - LAFAYETTE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9841-0385-20261013lafa

Opening Date

10/13/2026

10/20/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$36,624.00

$43,191.72

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires 2-4 years of experience with 2-4 in semi-skilled work.

The North Mississippi Regional Center in Oxford has provided comprehensive services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1973. The Center is licensed by the Mississippi Department of Health as an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IID) and is certified for Medicaid participation.The North Mississippi Regional Center's service area includes the northern 32 counties of Mississippi. The main campus is located in Oxford, where residential and active treatment services are provided by qualified staff from a variety of disciplines. Individuals are served through the Center's other ICF/IID community homes across north Mississippi. NMRC further assists over 1,000 people through other community services and supports. These services include Support Coordination for the ID/DD Waiver and Targeted Case Management for the Community Support Program. Additional NMRC Community Services are the Community Enrichment Programs (CEPS) and the Technology Assistive Device (TAD) Center. The NMRC Diagnostic Services Department is another NMRC community program that provides assessments and evaluations by qualified staff members in a clinical setting for determining eligibility for NMRC ICF/IID level of care, ID/DD Waiver or 1915i program.Dr. Larry Grantham served as the first Director of the North Mississippi Regional Center from 1972 until 1975. Dr. Randy Hendrix served from 1975 until October 1986, when he was appointed Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health - a post he held until his retirement in 2007. Dr. Carole Haney was the third Director of the facility, serving from 1986 until her retirement in June 2007, and Dr. Sandy Rogers served from 2007 until 2011. Dr. Edith M. Hayles was appointed as the current Director on October 1, 2011.The North Mississippi Regional Center is one of the programs operated by the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, offering a continuum of services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The current Executive Director of Mental Health is Ms. Wendy D. Bailey, and the Deputy Executive Director of State Operated Programs is Mr. Craig Kittrell.Contact Information: Jacova Jenkins, HR Manager - [e-mail]

About the Position

Second-level supervisory position accountable for directing and overseeing a variety of facility, grounds, and specialized trade workers and contractors in the maintenance, operation and repair of state facilities, equipment, and grounds. Jobs at this level may be more complex or have oversight of a small or mid-sized state facility or an area or department within a larger state facility. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

What you'll need to be Successful

Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201