Maintenance / Grounds Technician III - 1712

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Prescription Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement Programs

Deferred Compensation

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development and Training

Promotional Opportunities

Career Ladders

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Technician III for the 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS area. The role is full-time and salary ranges from $26,185.60 to $35,000 annually, with a closing date of 9/4/2026.

The position resides in the Office of Capitol Facilities within the DFA-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION department. Duties include painting, drywall and electrical repairs, with HVAC and plumbing tasks also required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 3-4 years of experience.
• Experience in painting, drywall, HVAC, plumbing and electrical is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Painting, drywall repairs and electrical repairs.
• HVAC and plumbing duties will also be performed.

Skills

Painting

Drywall

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Job description

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Job Details

Maintenance / Grounds Technician III - 1712

This listing closes on 9/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer

State of Mississippi

Salary

$26,185.60 - $35,000.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9839-0161-20260821H

Department

0161 - DFA-FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$26,185.60

Agency Maximum Salary

$35,000.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration is the primary agency responsible for State government financial and administrative operations including employee payroll, vendor payments, employee insurance, construction, maintenance, and protection of State buildings in the Capitol Complex, financial information management systems, management of the State’s vehicle fleet, and numerous other related activities.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact HR at 601-359-2824.

About the Position

This position is in the Office of Capitol Facilities. The incumbent will perform duties such as painting, dry wall repairs and electrical repairs. HVAC and plumbing duties will also be performed in this position.

What you'll need to be Successful

The agency is seeking a Maintenance/Grounds Technician that has good communication skills, problem-solving skills, pay attention to detail, time management skills, and ability to adapt to working conditions. Other crucial skills are teamwork and collaboration, stress management, and a commitment to continuous learning to stay updated with new technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires 3-4 years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications: Experience in the following areas: painting dry wall HVAC plumbing electrical.

Characteristics of Work

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications

Benefits

Health/Prescription Insurance Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits .

Wellness Benefits Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.

Life Insurance All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee’s annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices .

Optional Insurances Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.

Military Leave In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.

Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.

Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.

State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.

Tuition Reimbursement Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.

Career Development and Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.

Promotional Opportunities Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.

Career Ladders Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency.

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Employer

State of Mississippi Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201 Phone [phone]
601-359-1406 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi