Senior Building Maintenance Worker

Job Title

Primary duties for this position will be preventive maintenance performed on equipment and buildings at the South Dakota Air National Guard Base, which includes HVAC equipment, doors, gates, vehicle barriers, water heaters, heaters, air compressors, garage doors and grounds maintenance. This position will work four 10-hour days, 6:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.

Work schedule may vary due to emergency situations. The incumbent will be required to be on a snow removal team during the winter as schedule requires.

What we offer to you beyond the paycheck:

• Health Insurance (Low & High Deductible Single and Family Plans)
• Well-Being Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage (free to employee)
• Membership in South Dakota Retirement System
• Leave:
• Vacation Leave (15 paid vacation days per year)
• Sick Leave (14 paid sick days)
• Paid Family Leave (24 hours per week for eight weeks for birth or adoption of a child)
• Military Leave (15 paid days per calendar year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• Semimonthly Pay Periods
• Eligibility for Meal Per Diems
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Overtime

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Sr. Building Maintenance Worker is approximately $47,886.00 annually.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Knowledge of the methods and practices of general building or facility maintenance;
• Building construction;
• Tools and equipment associated with the tasks of the position;
• The specific trade area associated with the duties of the position;
• Familiar with heating and cooling systems, electrical, and plumbing maintenance.

Ability to:

• Communicate information clearly and concisely;
• Establish timetables for projects;
• Follow oral and written instructions;
• Deal tactfully with others;
• Complete delegated tasks;
• Read and understand blueprints and drawings;
• Operate required tools and equipment;
• Lift 50 pounds or more;
• Work from ladders, scaffolding, or in confined areas;
• Work outdoors;
• Operate computers.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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 as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online.