Mississippi maintenance technician employment contract template

Mississippi Maintenance Technician Employment Contract

This Full-Time Maintenance Technician Employment Contract is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer's Full Legal Name], with a principal place of business at [Employer's Full Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee's Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee's Full Address] ("Employee").

1. Employment

• Option A: The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a full-time Maintenance Technician.
• Option B: The Employee accepts employment with the Employer as a full-time Maintenance Technician.
• The primary place of employment will be at [Primary Place of Employment Address], and may include client sites or properties commonly serviced within Mississippi.

2. Job Duties

• Option A: The Employee's duties shall include, but are not limited to:
• Facility and equipment inspection.
• Preventative maintenance routines.
• Repairs of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Emergency response procedures (after-hours callouts, disaster response, etc.).
• Compliance with scheduled maintenance logs.
• Safe operation of tools/equipment.
• Inventory tracking.
• Record-keeping relevant to Mississippi building and safety codes.
• Option B: Specific duties will be assigned by the Employer or designated supervisor.
• The Employee will properly document work performed in accordance with Mississippi’s regulations on contractor records retention.

3. Required Certifications and Licenses

• Option A: The Employee must possess and maintain the following certifications/licenses:
• [List Required Certifications/Licenses, e.g., HVAC EPA Certification, Electrical Journeyman Card (if required)]
• Option B: The Employer may require the Employee to obtain specific certifications or licenses related to the job duties.
• The Employee will participate in employer-provided safety training, OSHA compliance training, and any continuing education required by evolving Mississippi state/local codes.

4. Work Reporting

• Option A: The Employee will report to [Lead Technician Name/Site Manager Name/Facility Supervisor Name].
• Escalation procedures for major faults or hazards will be as follows: [Describe Escalation Procedures].
• Option B: The Employee will follow the reporting protocols established by the Employer.

5. Work Hours

• Option A: The Employee's work hours will be [Number] hours per week, considered full-time under Mississippi labor standards.
• Regular work hours are from [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].
• Potential rotating shifts may be required.
• Overtime must be pre-authorized by [Person/Department].
• On-call coverage may be required as per the following schedule: [Describe On-Call Schedule].
• Option B: The Employee's work schedule will be determined by the Employer based on operational needs.

6. Compensation

• Option A: The Employee will be paid at an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount] per hour (non-exempt).
• Overtime will be paid at 1.5x the base rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as per FLSA and Mississippi law.
• The pay cycle is [Pay Cycle, e.g., Bi-weekly].
• Payroll will be deposited via [Payroll Deposit Method, e.g., Direct Deposit].
• A shift differential of [Dollar Amount] per hour will be paid for [Specific Shifts].
• Option B: The Employee will be compensated as outlined in a separate compensation agreement.

7. Benefits

• Option A: The Employee will be eligible for the following benefits, subject to company policy:
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO): [Number] days per year.
• Sick leave: [Number] days per year (Note: Mississippi has no state-mandated sick leave).
• Paid holidays: [List of Paid Holidays].
• Retirement plan: [Retirement Plan Details, e.g., 401k with Employer Match].
• Uniform/tool allowance: [Dollar Amount] per [Time Period].
• Mobile phone stipend: [Dollar Amount] per month.
• Training/certification reimbursement: [Describe Reimbursement Policy].
• Option B: Benefits will be provided as outlined in the Employer's benefits package.

8. Company Property

• Option A: The Employee will be provided with the following company property:
• Tools.
• Materials.
• Vehicle (if applicable).
• Safety gear.
• The Employee is responsible for the proper care, loss, and reporting of all company property as per Mississippi property law.
• Option B: The Employee is responsible for all company property assigned to them and must return it upon termination of employment.

9. Workplace Safety

• The Employee must adhere to Mississippi Department of Health and OSHA regulations.
• The Employee must use all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• The Employee must report all workplace injuries immediately to [Person/Department].
• The Employee must cooperate with routine safety inspections or state regulatory visits.

10. Confidentiality

• The Employee must maintain the confidentiality of sensitive building access codes, alarm details, security procedures, and the privacy of any tenant, owner, or client information encountered during the course of work.

11. Invention Assignment

• Option A: Any inventions, improvements, or technical solutions developed by the Employee during employment related to maintenance processes or equipment shall be the property of the Employer.
• Option B: This clause does not apply.

12. Non-Solicitation/Non-Compete

• Option A: The Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer's clients or vendors for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Option B: Any non-compete agreement must conform to Mississippi law, including reasonable geographic and time limitations.
• The restricted area is defined as [Define Geographic Area].
• The restricted period is [Number] months.
• Option C: This clause does not apply.

13. At-Will Employment

• The employment relationship is at-will, subject to Mississippi's employment-at-will doctrine.
• Option A: A probationary period of [Number] days/months will apply.
• Grounds for immediate termination include, but are not limited to: gross misconduct, theft, repeated safety violations.
• The Employee must provide [Number] days' notice of resignation.
• Final wage payment will be made as per Mississippi law.
• The Employee must return all company property upon termination.

14. Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits harassment and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal law and the Mississippi Human Rights Act.

15. Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved as follows:
• Internal grievance reporting procedures: [Describe Procedures].
• Escalation to mediation.
• Governing law: The laws of the State of Mississippi shall govern this Agreement.
• Jurisdiction: Any legal action shall be brought in the courts of Mississippi.
• Option B: Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.

16. Performance Reviews and Discipline

• The Employee will receive performance reviews [Frequency, e.g., Annually].
• All disciplinary actions will be documented in writing, and a copy provided to the Employee.

17. Workers' Compensation

• The Employer maintains workers' compensation insurance as required by Mississippi law.
• The Employee must report any workplace injuries immediately.

18. Background Checks and Drug Screening

• Option A: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
• Option B: The Employer may conduct periodic background checks and drug screenings as required by property management contracts or insurance policies.

19. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification

• To the extent permitted by Mississippi law, the Employee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Employer from any liability arising out of the Employee's negligence or willful misconduct.

20. Employer Policies

• The Employee must adhere to all Employer policies, including those regarding:
• Use of company vehicles.
• Cell phone use while driving.
• GPS tracking policy (if applicable).
• Customer service standards.
• Uniform/appearance expectations.

21. Amendments

• This Agreement may only be amended by a written addendum signed by both parties. The Employer reserves the right to update standard operating procedures in line with Mississippi law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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[Employer's Full Legal Name]

By: ____________________________

[Employer's Representative Name and Title]

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[Employee's Full Legal Name]