Maintenance/Grounds Technician III

State of Mississippi; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Technician III responsible for semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of state buildings. The role requires knowledge in various trades and may involve overseeing maintenance crews. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 3-4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, alteration, and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• Work in multiple trade areas including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repairs.
• Oversee maintenance crews as needed.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Maintenance/Grounds Technician III

Location: 62 - SCOTT COUNTY, MS

Salary Range: $26,185.60 - $38,500.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 9839-0386-20250514SCT

Agency: State of Mississippi

Department: MH-HUDSPETH REGIONAL CENTER

Opening Date: 05/16/2025

Application Deadline: 05/26/2025 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires 3-4 years of experience.

About the Position

Morton Group Home: Third-level seasoned vocational worker accountable for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in the alteration, maintenance, and repair of state buildings and facilities. Employees work in and have general knowledge of various trades including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair in settings such as facilities and grounds. May oversee a crew engaged in maintenance tasks. This position serves as a career transition point for employees to either continue with this family or transfer to the Specialty Trades and Construction Family.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, alteration, and repair of state buildings and facilities.
• Work in multiple trade areas including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repairs.
• Oversee maintenance crews as needed.

Qualifications

Great communication skills, organizational skills, ability to multitask, and teamwork skills.

Additional Information

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to Human Resources at 601-664-6080, or Morton Group Home Director at 601-732-8791.

Contact

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