Maintenance Manager Jobs in Mississippi
Maintenance Manager jobs in Mississippi draw steady demand from the state's manufacturing corridor, food processing plants, and large casino resort complexes, with openings at every level from working supervisor to director of facilities. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Jackson, Meridian, and the Gulf Coast, where employers such as Ingalls Shipbuilding, Sanderson Farms, and Harrah's Gulf Coast run continuous operations that require dedicated maintenance leadership. The most sought-after specialties include industrial equipment maintenance, HVAC systems management, and preventive maintenance program oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Take the next step in your career and join us at Inframark. Apply today!
Why Work for Inframark?
Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.
Senior Utility Manager - Water & Wastewater Operations and Maintenance
Leadership Opportunities Available in Mississippi & the Southeast
Relocation Assistance Available
Are you an experienced leader in water or wastewater operations ready to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking proven operations professionals to lead the management, operation, and maintenance of municipal water and wastewater systems. This is an exciting opportunity for leaders who thrive on building strong teams, driving operational excellence, fostering client relationships, and making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.
Whether you're currently a Project Manager, Utility Manager, Superintendent, Plant Manager, Chief Operator, or Municipal Utilities Director, this role offers the opportunity to lead operations, develop teams, manage client relationships, and drive performance while remaining closely connected to day-to-day field operations.
What You'll Do
As a Project Manager, you'll serve as the operational and business leader for assigned utility contracts, ensuring excellence in service delivery, compliance, financial performance, and team development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading all aspects of water and wastewater operations, maintenance, and contract management
- Developing and executing operational strategies, goals, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Building, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
- Managing staffing, hiring, onboarding, training, and employee performance
- Driving business growth through contract renewals, scope expansions, and new opportunities
- Managing project budgets, financial performance, invoicing, and overall profitability
- Serving as the primary liaison with municipal leaders, utility stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
- Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and company policies
- Supporting capital improvement planning and long-term infrastructure initiatives
We're seeking leaders who combine strong operational expertise with exceptional people leadership skills.
Preferred Background
- Five or more years of experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, utility operations, or related operations and maintenance environments
- Experience managing teams, projects, facilities, or municipal utility operations
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance, environmental requirements, and operational best practices
- Experience working directly with municipalities, clients, governing boards, or public agencies is highly valued
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid driver's license required
- Prefer candidate to be licensed Water and/or Wastewater Operators in Mississippi or have the ability to obtain appropriate water and/or wastewater certifications based on facility requirements and reciprocity
This is more than a management position. It's an opportunity to grow your leadership career with an organization that invests in its people and provides pathways for advancement throughout Mississippi and the Southeast.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Leadership development opportunities
- Career advancement within a growing organization
- The opportunity to lead essential infrastructure that protects public health and supports thriving communities
You are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a hands-on leader who can motivate teams, solve complex operational challenges, and build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders. You take ownership, lead with integrity, and are passionate about developing people and delivering results.
Ready to Lead the Future of Water and Wastewater Operations?
If you're looking for a career opportunity where your leadership can make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
Advance your career. Lead exceptional teams. Strengthen critical infrastructure. Make a difference in communities across Mississippi and the Southeast.
To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.
Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Learn more about us at Operations and Maintenance - Inframark
Inframark's Operations and Maintenance team is an award-winning team that delivers cutting-edge water, wastewater, and public works services to municipalities, utility districts, and industries. We are dedicated to supporting our employees as well as protecting the environment and the communities we serve. You would be empowered to thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and innovative environment. Take the next step in your career and join us at Inframark. Apply today!
Why Work for Inframark?
Our dedication to sustainability and community impact drives us to ensure clean, safe water for future generations. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for advancement, Inframark offers purpose-driven work and opportunities for growth. We offer an attractive salary package, including a generous benefits package with health, dental, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and wellness plan.
Senior Utility Manager - Water & Wastewater Operations and Maintenance
Leadership Opportunities Available in Mississippi & the Southeast
Relocation Assistance Available
Are you an experienced leader in water or wastewater operations ready to take the next step in your career?
We are seeking proven operations professionals to lead the management, operation, and maintenance of municipal water and wastewater systems. This is an exciting opportunity for leaders who thrive on building strong teams, driving operational excellence, fostering client relationships, and making a meaningful impact in the communities they serve.
Whether you're currently a Project Manager, Utility Manager, Superintendent, Plant Manager, Chief Operator, or Municipal Utilities Director, this role offers the opportunity to lead operations, develop teams, manage client relationships, and drive performance while remaining closely connected to day-to-day field operations.
What You'll Do
As a Project Manager, you'll serve as the operational and business leader for assigned utility contracts, ensuring excellence in service delivery, compliance, financial performance, and team development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading all aspects of water and wastewater operations, maintenance, and contract management
- Developing and executing operational strategies, goals, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Building, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams
- Managing staffing, hiring, onboarding, training, and employee performance
- Driving business growth through contract renewals, scope expansions, and new opportunities
- Managing project budgets, financial performance, invoicing, and overall profitability
- Serving as the primary liaison with municipal leaders, utility stakeholders, and regulatory agencies
- Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and company policies
- Supporting capital improvement planning and long-term infrastructure initiatives
We're seeking leaders who combine strong operational expertise with exceptional people leadership skills.
Preferred Background
- Five or more years of experience in water treatment, wastewater treatment, utility operations, or related operations and maintenance environments
- Experience managing teams, projects, facilities, or municipal utility operations
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance, environmental requirements, and operational best practices
- Experience working directly with municipalities, clients, governing boards, or public agencies is highly valued
- Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid driver's license required
- Prefer candidate to be licensed Water and/or Wastewater Operators in Mississippi or have the ability to obtain appropriate water and/or wastewater certifications based on facility requirements and reciprocity
This is more than a management position. It's an opportunity to grow your leadership career with an organization that invests in its people and provides pathways for advancement throughout Mississippi and the Southeast.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Leadership development opportunities
- Career advancement within a growing organization
- The opportunity to lead essential infrastructure that protects public health and supports thriving communities
You are a strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a hands-on leader who can motivate teams, solve complex operational challenges, and build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders. You take ownership, lead with integrity, and are passionate about developing people and delivering results.
Ready to Lead the Future of Water and Wastewater Operations?
If you're looking for a career opportunity where your leadership can make a lasting impact, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
Advance your career. Lead exceptional teams. Strengthen critical infrastructure. Make a difference in communities across Mississippi and the Southeast.
To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.
Inframark is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Learn more about us at Operations and Maintenance - Inframark
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Maintenance Manager Job Market in Mississippi
A snapshot from current Mississippi openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Energy
- Retail
- Consumer Goods
What Mississippi Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance manager jobs across Mississippi.
- Five or more years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Demonstrated ability to lead and schedule a team of maintenance technicians
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and Mississippi workplace compliance standards
- Experience developing and managing preventive maintenance programs and CMMS software
- Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering technology preferred
- Ability to read technical blueprints, schematics, and equipment documentation accurately
Maintenance Manager Jobs in Mississippi: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a maintenance manager in Mississippi?
Most maintenance managers in Mississippi advance from experienced technician or lead roles after building several years of hands-on equipment and systems experience. Mississippi does not require a state-issued license specific to the maintenance manager title, but employers in regulated industries such as electrical or HVAC may expect candidates to hold or supervise workers who hold Mississippi State Board of Contractor licensure. A degree in engineering technology or facilities management strengthens candidacy considerably.
Which companies hire maintenance managers in Mississippi?
Companies currently hiring maintenance managers in Mississippi include Amazon, Drax, and Amazon, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Mississippi's concentration of food processing, shipbuilding, automotive assembly, and gaming resort operations means maintenance management roles appear consistently across both heavy industrial and hospitality sectors.
Which Mississippi cities have the most maintenance manager jobs?
Canton, Columbus, and Meridian have the most maintenance manager openings in Mississippi. Jackson anchors the market as the state capital with a large healthcare and government facilities base, while the Gulf Coast corridor around Biloxi and Gulfport generates strong demand from casino resort complexes and Ingalls Shipbuilding, and smaller industrial hubs such as Meridian and Hattiesburg contribute openings tied to manufacturing and distribution operations.
Are there remote maintenance manager jobs in Mississippi?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of maintenance manager openings tied to Mississippi are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role fundamentally is. The portions most suited to remote work are administrative functions such as vendor coordination, budget planning, and CMMS reporting, while the core supervision and equipment response duties require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a maintenance manager in Mississippi with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a maintenance technician or facilities coordinator role at a large Mississippi employer, then building toward a supervisory track. Food processing companies such as Sanderson Farms and Koch Foods, along with casino resort operators on the Gulf Coast, regularly bring on entry-level maintenance workers and promote from within. Earning an HVAC or electrical journeyman credential through a Mississippi community college apprenticeship program makes candidates considerably more competitive for that first supervisory step.
Where can I find and apply to maintenance manager jobs in Mississippi?
You can find and apply to maintenance manager jobs in Mississippi on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers active in the state. Search the available listings, find roles that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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