Building Maintenance Specialist

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 36434

Agency: Department of the Military / Construction and Facilities Management Office / Operations and Maintenance Branch

Location: Mitchell, SD

Salary: $25.69-$32.09 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: I

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Military. For more information on the Department of the Military, please visit http://military.sd.gov/.

This position falls under the Construction and Facilities Management Office, Operation and Maintenance Branch within the South Dakota Army National Guard/South Dakota Dept. of the Military. This position is the Building Maintenance Specialist for Mitchell CSMS#1-Mitchell, SD. The selected individual will be engaged in all forms of facility maintenance including construction/remodel project management, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, preventative maintenance, janitorial, grounds maintenance, snow removal and a wide variety of other maintenance related tasks.

This position within the maintenance field will require experience with all areas of facilities maintenance, interacting with customers, scheduling and completing maintenance projects, completing reports and records, working with contractors and vendors, and ensuring compliance with department policies and procedures. This position will be required to achieve and maintain a very high level of specific technical expertise regarding theory of operation of geothermal systems, mechanical operation of HVAC systems, and boilers. This position requires technical troubleshooting of electrical and mechanical systems, and use of diagnostic meters and trend tracking of critical outages, and work orders. A key responsibility of the Building Maintenance Specialist is to ensure that all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard. By organizing routine inspections and responding promptly to maintenance issues, they help ensure that state grounds remain well-kept, safe, and welcoming for the public.

The standard work schedule for this position is Tuesday through Friday, from 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM (10 hour days).

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.

The individual selected will undergo a National Security Check to obtain a Common Access Card for access to state and federal computer systems. Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

Our Benefits Include:

• 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 Plans
• Employee Wellness Program

Licenses and Certifications:

A valid driver license is required.

Knowledge of:

• record keeping and report writing;
• occupational hazards and safety precautions appropriate for maintenance or repair projects;
• methods and practices of Building Construction;
• methods and practices of General Building Maintenance;
• methods and practices of maintaining HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems;
• methods and practices of Custodial Services;
• methods and practices of Grounds Maintenance;
• tools and equipment associated with maintenance activities;
• State of South Dakota procurement regulations.

Ability to:

• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• operate computers effectively;
• knowledge of remodel/construction management;
• read and interpret blueprints and construction plans;
• accurately estimate costs of repairs and material requirements;
• operate construction equipment and power tools;
• assess the needs for repairs or preventive maintenance of buildings and equipment;
• lift 50 pounds or more;
• work from ladders, scaffolding, or in confined areas;
• work outdoors.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

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.

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 $0 premium employee health insurance option 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 here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=491

You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

#LI-Onsite