Senior Building Maintenance Worker
About the role
This is a Full-Time position with the SD Developmental Center. For more information on the SD Developmental Center, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/en/south-dakota-developmental-center.
Pay and Benefits
Salary: $19.53-$23.87 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: E
Closing Date: 7/21/26
Benefits: 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave, 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave, 11 Paid Holidays, Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage, Flexible Benefits – 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.
Responsibilities
- Performs skilled building maintenance tasks in the areas of electrical, plumbing, finish carpentry, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, painting, locksmith, and preventive maintenance to provide for the continued, safe, and efficient operation of the facility and associated areas.
- Possess or the ability to obtain a valid Driver's license.
- Knowledge of methods and practices of general building and facility maintenance, construction trades, and tools and equipment associated with the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of repairing or replacing plumbing lines and fixtures in buildings or facilities.
- Installing new or replacing damaged fixtures in buildings.
- Skill to perform skilled building maintenance tasks in electrical, plumbing, finish carpentry, HVAC, painting, and preventative maintenance to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on parts, equipment, and structures.
- Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure continued operation of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment.
- Build or remodel the interior and exterior of buildings to meet maintenance needs and complete work orders.
- Complete required reports and records to verify costs associated with tasks and to account for work activities.
- Perform general maintenance duties.
- Perform other work as assigned.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Follow instructions.
- Deal tactfully and professionally with others.
- Complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
- Operate required tools and equipment.
- Lift 50 pounds or more.
- Work from ladders and scaffolding.
- Assist with snow removal using a shovel or heavy equipment.
- Occasional shift changes to support coverage of boiler equipment.
Qualifications
- Possess or the ability to obtain a valid Driver's license.
- Knowledge of methods and practices of general building and facility maintenance, construction trades, and tools and equipment associated with the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of repairing or replacing plumbing lines and fixtures in buildings or facilities.
- Installing new or replacing damaged fixtures in buildings.
- Skill to perform skilled building maintenance tasks in electrical, plumbing, finish carpentry, HVAC, painting, and preventative maintenance to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
- Conduct preventative maintenance inspections on parts, equipment, and structures.
- Perform predictive and preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure continued operation of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment.
- Build or remodel the interior and exterior of buildings to meet maintenance needs and complete work orders.
- Complete required reports and records to verify costs associated with tasks and to account for work activities.
- Perform general maintenance duties.
- Perform other work as assigned.
Skills
- Communication skills.
- Following instructions.
- Professional communication.
- Timely task completion.
- Tool operation.
- Lifting.
- Working from ladders and scaffolding.
- Assisting with snow removal.
- Occasional shift changes.
Benefits
- 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
- 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
- Flexible Benefits – 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
How to Apply
To apply, please visit https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=4CM. 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 as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of South Dakota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.