| Location | Lauderdale County, MS |
| Salary | $66,944.47–$117,650.72 Per Year |
Director of Maintenance and Facilities
Salary
$66,944.47 - $117,650.72 Annually
Location
38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9847-0372-20261012LAUD
Department
0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL
Opening Date
10/13/2026
Closing Date
10/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$66,944.47
Agency Maximum Salary
$117,650.72
About the Agency
East Mississippi State Hospital is a state-operated psychiatric facility under the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, providing comprehensive inpatient and residential mental health services to individuals across the region. EMSH serves a diverse population through a multidisciplinary approach that emphasizes safety, quality care, and recovery-focused treatment. In addition to psychiatric services, the hospital supports multiple programs and facilities dedicated to meeting the complex clinical and operational needs of those we serve, while maintaining compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
About the Position
The Director of Maintenance and Facilities is a managerial-level position responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, and administering facilities operations, construction, renovation, maintenance, repair, and grounds activities for East Mississippi State Hospital and assigned locations. The position provides administrative oversight of new construction, remodeling, preventative maintenance, repair, and facility improvement projects and coordinates the use of agency staff, contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and other technical professionals. The Director oversees multiple projects and service contracts related to the operation, maintenance, and improvement of agency buildings and infrastructure; assists with the preparation, evaluation, and coordination of bids, contracts, specifications, cost estimates, and related procurement activities in collaboration with Business Services; and provides recommendations regarding long-term facility and capital improvement needs. The position is responsible for ensuring projects and maintenance activities are appropriately planned, prioritized, scheduled, monitored, and completed within established timeframes, specifications, budgets, and applicable safety and regulatory requirements. The Director also supervises assigned facilities, maintenance, and grounds staff, including hiring recommendations, training, work planning and assignments, performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline.
What youll need to be Successful
Success in this role requires strong leadership, organization, and project-management skills, along with the ability to coordinate construction, maintenance, contractors, staff, budgets, and facility priorities. The Director must communicate effectively, make sound operational decisions, and ensure projects and maintenance activities are completed safely, timely, and within established requirements. Success also depends on clear communication with hospital leadership and departments, effective supervision and accountability of staff, and sound fiscal judgment-especially when estimating costs, managing resources, and coordinating purchases and contracts in collaboration with Business Services.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of professional experience in the administration of construction projects.
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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. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
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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How many years of professional experience in the administration of construction projects do you have?
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed from an accredited college or university?
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Do you have the following? Experience should include progressively responsible work involving construction administration, facilities operations, renovation or capital improvement projects, preventative maintenance, contract or vendor coordination, project scheduling, cost estimating, and/or physical plant management; ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities; coordinate effectively with contractors, architects, engineers, vendors, and internal departments; evaluate facility and construction needs; monitor projects for quality and timely completion; and supervise staff. relevant professional certifications, licenses, or specialized training in construction management, facilities management, engineering, building systems, project management, or related areas.
Required Question
Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406