Maintenance​/Grounds Supervisor

Maintenance/Grounds Supervisor Location

45 - Madison County, MS

The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities 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, Office on Deaf and Hard of Hearing, 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.

• Building and Facility Maintenance
  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on agency facilities and building systems.
  • Assist in maintaining heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
  • Assist with elevator inspections, maintenance coordination, and minor repairs as appropriate.
  • Perform basic electrical repairs, including replacing outlets, switches, light fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts.
  • Perform basic plumbing repairs, including repairing leaks, replacing fixtures, clearing drains, and maintaining restroom facilities.
  • Conduct preventative maintenance activities to ensure facility systems remain operational.
  • Repair walls, doors, windows, flooring, ceilings, and other building components as needed.
  • Assemble, install, move, and repair office furniture, equipment, and furnishings.
  • Assist with office relocations, furniture moves, and transportation of supplies and equipment.
  • Collect and remove trash and debris from agency facilities as required.
  • Maintain facility cleanliness and appearance both inside and outside agency buildings.
• Grounds Maintenance
  • Maintain agency grounds, landscaping, and outdoor areas.
  • Operate commercial lawn maintenance equipment, including zero‑turn mowers, riding mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, commercial shredders and chippers, edgers, and related equipment.
  • Mow grass, trim vegetation, prune shrubs, remove debris, and perform seasonal grounds maintenance.
  • Assist with irrigation, landscaping improvements, and beautification projects.
  • Maintain parking lots, sidewalks, and exterior areas to ensure safety and appearance.
• Fleet Maintenance and Equipment Operations
  • Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on agency fleet vehicles.
  • Monitor vehicle conditions and coordinate necessary repairs and servicing.
  • Maintain records related to fleet maintenance activities.
  • Assist with cleaning, fueling, and preparing vehicles for agency use.
  • Operate agency trucks, trailers, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
  • Transport equipment, supplies, furniture, and materials between agency locations as needed.
  • Conduct routine maintenance on lawn equipment and maintenance tools.
• Agency Support Services
  • Assist with delivery, pickup, and transportation of supplies, equipment, and materials between MDRS locations.
  • May assist with the collection, sorting, transportation, and delivery of agency mail and packages.
  • Assist other MDRS programs and offices with operational and logistical support activities as assigned.
  • Respond to maintenance emergencies and after‑hours situations when required.
  • Maintain inventories of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
  • Follow all agency, state, and safety regulations while performing assigned duties.
  • Strong problem‑solving and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
  • Ability to interact professionally with agency staff, contractors, vendors, and the public.

Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing 50 pounds or more and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance; stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physically demanding tasks for extended periods; work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions; safely operate power tools, machinery, and maintenance equipment; travel throughout the State of Mississippi as…