Maintenance/Grounds Team Lead

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Team Lead for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind. This role will oversee maintenance of vending and cafeteria equipment for legally blind entrepreneurs, ensuring they operate efficiently. Candidates should have a strong maintenance background and experience with restaurant equipment. Successful applicants will demonstrate excellent organizational skills and be able to travel throughout the state for inspections and repairs.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years maintenance experience; 2 years preferred in food service equipment.
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble equipment as needed.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections of vending/cafeteria equipment.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance on machines.
• Manage contractors for professional repairs.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Skilled in hand tools

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

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State of Mississippi

$31,111.11 - $34,222.23 Annually

Location

45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9840-0331-20250605ma

Opening Date

06/06/2025

6/19/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$31,111.11

$34,222.23

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email [e-mail]

This is a time-limited (NS-14) position housed within the Agency’s Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (OVRB) and works in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP). The position involves working with and assisting legally blind persons in operating vending/cafeteria businesses throughout the state in state-owned and federal buildings. The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing the ordinary and preventive maintenance of vending and cafeteria equipment, as well as overseeing the delivery of vending and cafeteria equipment to and for legally blind entrepreneurs. In fulfilling this role, the incumbent will be required to travel throughout the state in order to inspect and perform any basic repairs or preventative maintenance when required on vending machines and restaurant equipment. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:• Conducts routine inspections of business premises and equipment;• Undertakes basic repairs and maintenance to equipment;• Diagnoses mechanical issues on equipment and makes repairs;• Repairs and maintains premises as necessary;• Oversees and manages contractors when professional repairs are necessary;• Frequently travels to vending locations throughout the state;• Performs supervisory functions related to other employees;• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

Proven maintenance experience; Skilled in the use of hand and power tools; Ability to disassemble and reassemble machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts; Ability to read and interpret blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary; Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches; Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices; Experience performing routine maintenance; Strong organizational and follow up skills; Strong time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) to four (4) years of experience with two (2) to four (4) of those years being in semi-skilled work is required. A high school diploma plus two (2) years of maintenance experience with restaurant/food service equipment is preferred.

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