MAINTENANCE/GROUNDS MANAGER- CMCF MAINTENANCE

State of Mississippi

Jackson, MS

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Administrative Certification, Career Development, Childcare, Co-Payments, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cost Estimates, Credit Union, Detail Oriented, Facilities Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Federal Tax, Groundskeeping, Health Insurance, Higher Education, Inventory Management, Life Insurance, Maintenance Services, Medical Billing, Needs Assessment, Nursing, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Policy Implementation, Preventative Maintenance, Procedure Development, Project Estimates, Public Safety, Reporting Skills, Staff Requirements, Staff Training, State Tax, Status Reports, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement

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Jackson, MS

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1 day ago

Salary: $43,509.31 Annually
Location : 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9842-0554-20260520RNK2
Department: 0554 - CORR-CENTRAL MS CORRECTIONAL
Opening Date:05/22/2026
Closing Date: 5/29/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $43,509.31
Agency Maximum Salary: $43,509.31
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires 4-6 years of semi-skilled work experience.
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) is a professional agency that adheres to the values of integrity, honesty and openness in all of its practices. MDOC actively recruits quality candidates who share in the vision that the safety of the public is of paramount importance and fundamental to the agency's mission. This position is located at the Central MS Correctional Facility in Pearl, MS. For more information, contact the CMCF Human Resources Dept. at mdocrecruitment@mdoc.state.ms.us.About
About the Position: The Mississippi Department of Corrections, Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, is recruiting for two Maintenance/Grounds Manager positions located in Rankin County, Mississippi.These positions are responsible for managing facility and grounds maintenance operations, including planning, coordinating, estimating, and scheduling maintenance, alteration, renovation, and improvement projects for the facility. Work may involve coordinating both in-house staff and contracted skilled or semi-skilled trades personnel.The incumbents will estimate project costs and scope, develop and implement facilities management policies and procedures, maintain preventive maintenance schedules for facility systems, and assess future needs related to structural maintenance, facility systems, grounds, and overall operations.Responsibilities include managing day-to-day maintenance and grounds activities; developing operational procedures; managing inventory; preparing status reports; estimating time, materials, and staffing needs; and coordinating with internal departments, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in assigned projects or activities.Supervisory duties include assisting with recommendations for selection and hiring, training staff, planning and assigning work, reviewing work performance, providing coaching, conducting performance assessments, and addressing progressive discipline when necessary.
What you'll need to be Successful: To be successful in this position, you will need to be highly organized, pay close attention to detail, follow MSPB AND MDOC Policies and Procedures, have good communication skills, and be able to meet deadlines.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible 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 LeaveFull-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. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at
Deferred Compensation

State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
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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MAINTENANCE/GROUNDS MANAGER- CMCF MAINTENANCE

State of Mississippi

Jackson, MS

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