Cafeteria Helper Jobs in Jackson, MS (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $31,111.11 - $43,740.67 Annually
Location : 45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9840-0331-20260805M
Department: 0331 - DRS-OFFICE OF VOC REHABILITATION
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: 8/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $31,111.11
Agency Maximum Salary: $43,740.67
About the Agency: The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to 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 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. MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email careers@mdrs.ms.gov
About the Position: * This is a time-limited position. *This position is housed within the Agency's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (OVRB) and works in the Business Enterprise Program (BEP). The position involves working with and assisting legally blind persons in operating vending/cafeteria businesses throughout the state in state-owned and federal buildings. The incumbent in this position is responsible for overseeing the ordinary and preventive maintenance of vending and cafeteria equipment, as well as overseeing the delivery of vending and cafeteria equipment to and for legally blind entrepreneurs. In fulfilling this role, the incumbent will be required to travel throughout the state in order to inspect and perform any basic repairs or preventative maintenance when required on vending machines and restaurant equipment. Other duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:• Conducts routine inspections of business premises and equipment;• Undertakes basic repairs and maintenance to equipment;• Diagnoses mechanical issues on equipment and makes repairs;• Repairs and maintains premises as necessary;• Oversees and manages contractors when professional repairs are necessary;• Frequently travels to vending locations throughout the state;• Performs supervisory functions related to other employees;• Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you'll need to be Successful: Proven maintenance experience; Skilled in the use of hand and power tools; Ability to disassemble and reassemble machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts; Ability to read and interpret blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs as necessary; Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches; Strong organizational and follow up skills; Strong time management skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) to four (4) years of experience with two (2) to four (4) of those years being in semi-skilled work is required. Agency preferred qualifications: A high school diploma plus two (2) years of maintenance experience with restaurant/food service equipment is preferred.Experience with precision measuring instruments or electronic testing devices; Experience performing routine maintenance.
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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible 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.
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-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
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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.
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