Building Maintenance Supervisor

Job ID: 37288 | Agency: SD Developmental Center | Location: Redfield, SD | Closing Date: 9/11/26

About the role

The South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. SDDC is a Division of the Department of Human Services working toward bettering the lives of South Dakotans. This full-time position directs and supervises building maintenance and grounds staff to ensure 24/7 facility safety and survey readiness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of building maintenance and grounds staff in the operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Identify areas needing repairs or improvements and assign personnel and resources to complete repairs or improvements.
• Ensure the appearance and maintenance of SDDC buildings and grounds.
• Schedule, train, support, and monitor maintenance staff to meet operational and safety standards.
• Balance daily work orders with long-term projects.
• Match specific work orders to the technical strengths, speed, and specialization of individual staff members.
• Enforce completion windows by establishing realistic timelines, tracking progress data, and holding staff accountable.
• Conduct regular quality audits on finished work to verify repairs meet healthcare and structural standards.
• Plan and schedule work assignments; keep thorough and accurate records.
• Read, interpret, and work from sketches, blueprints, and specifications.
• Communicate information clearly and concisely; deal tactfully with others.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the trades supervised; safety measures and occupational hazards of the trades.
• Effective methods of supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective supervisory relationships.
• Ability to keep records and perform tasks in the trade areas supervised.

Benefits

• 15 days/120 hours of Vacation Leave.
• 14 days/112 hours of Sick Leave.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Employee health insurance with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage.
• Flexible Benefits including Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more.
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave.
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan.
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities.
• Employee Wellness Program.
• Continued Education/Training Opportunities.

Additional Requirements

• Position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
• Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
• NCRC: Possession of a National Career Readiness Certificate is optional; if possessed, please submit the certificate with your application.
• The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees.
• All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.
• The State of South Dakota uses E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.