Maintenance Shop Manager

Maintenance Shop Manager

Salary

$40,000.00 - $64,364.39 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9841-0487-20260805RN

Department

0487 - PEARL RIVER VALLEY WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$40,000.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$64,364.39

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires 2-4 years of experience with 2-4 in semi-skilled work.

About the Agency

The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District provides water to the City of Jackson for treatment and distribution, serves over 5,800 water customers in four systems, and provides recreational opportunities for over 2,250,000 annual visitors. The Ross Barnett Reservoir is a 33,000-acre impoundment at the heart of the District on the Pearl River just north of Jackson. Ownership and operation of the reservoir, its shoreline, and the 17,000 acres of surrounding property is vested in the District. The District member counties include Hinds, Madison, Rankin, Scott, and Leake counties. The District is responsible for the maintenance of the reservoir dam, spillway, approximately 50 public areas and entrances, 5 campgrounds, and 4 water/sewer systems. The spillway control tower, Reservoir Patrol, and the 5 campgrounds are staffed 24 hours a day. The maintenance staff is on call to respond to emergencies in the water/sewer department and other areas. For more information, contact Amber Pope at apope@therez.ms or 601-605-6893.

About the Position

This position combines the responsibilities of an office manager with the operational oversight of the District's maintenance shop. This position ensures smooth daily operations, maintains an organized work environment, and supports administrative duties and District-wide activities. • Oversee daily shop operations: Manage all areas of the shop, including daily processes that streamline vehicle and equipment maintenance, sales, customer service, and service delivery. • Administrative management: Handle correspondence, answer phone calls, maintain records, and update files. Employee time recordkeeping. • Budget and financial oversight: District-wide purchasing compliance, process invoices, and track expenses. • Inventory and supply management: Monitor stock levels within software, order supplies, and maintain organized work areas. • Scheduling and coordination: Create and maintain shop/equipment/vehicle schedules, assign tasks, and coordinate with other departments or management on District workorders. Shop inventory maintenance and upkeep, workorder maintenance and upkeep and State purchasing laws are considered key roles in this position.

What youll need to be Successful

This role will require strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple manual and technical processes. Knowledge and/or understanding of equipment and vehicle maintenance and schedules, implementation and monitoring processes that streamline daily shop activity. • Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Communication skills: Strong verbal and written communication for staff, customers, and management. • Technical knowledge: Outstanding computer skills including proficiency with workorder and inventory systems and email. Effectively implement and monitor equipment and vehicle maintenance schedules. • Problem-solving: Ability to address issues quickly and effectively. • Attention to detail: Ensure accuracy in records, scheduling, and state purchasing compliance.

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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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Do you have 2-4 years of experience in semi-skilled work?

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• No

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Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Phone 601-359-1406

601-359-1406

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi