Maintenance/Grounds Technician III Position Available In Lamar, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: Maintenance/Grounds Technician III position at South Mississippi State Hospital offers a competitive salary of $26,185.60 annually. This full-time role involves performing a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in state buildings and facilities, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and mechanical repair. The position requires integrity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills, with preferred qualifications including a high school diploma or GED, 3-4 years of experience, and a valid driver's license. Contact Human Resources at hr@smsh.ms.gov for more information.
Job Description
Maintenance/Grounds Technician III
Salary $26,185.60 Annually Location 37 – LAMAR
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9839-0372-20250505LAM Department 0372 – MH-EAST
MS STATE HOSPITAL
Opening Date 05/06/2025 Closing Date 5/16/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $26,185.60 Agency Maximum Salary $26,185.60 About the Agency South Mississippi State Hospital in Purvis is an acute care, regional behavioral program with the primary purpose to offer a continuum of services for adults with mental illness within the patient’s region of residence. The closer proximity allows family, friends, and community to more actively support the treatment, recover, and aftercare of the patient. South Mississippi State Hospital serves Lamar, Forrest, Marion, Perry, Greene, Wayne, Jones, Covington, Jefferson Davis, Pearl River, Stone, Hancock, Harrison, George, Jackson, Pike, Walthall, Lawrence, Franklin, and Amite counties. To inquire about this position, please contact Human Resources at hr@smsh.ms.gov. About the Position 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. At this level, employees work in and have general knowledge of a variety of trade areas 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. – This position is Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 4:00pm. What you’ll need to be Successful Integrity, attention to detail, punctuality, organization skills, teamwork, professionalism, excellent and effective communication skills, problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, dependability, ability to conduct oneself in an ethical manner, ability to maintain confidentiality, and compassion. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires 3-4 years of experience.
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Agency Preferred Qualifications:
- Requires High School Diploma or Valid GED Certificate
- Requires 3 to 4 years of relevant experience.
- Requires Valid Driver’s License.
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