Veterans Building Maintenance Worker

Building Maintenance Worker

Agency:
Veterans Affairs

Location:

Hot Springs, SD

Job

Salary: $17.78 – $21.00 per hour, depending on experience

Pay Grade: D

Schedule:

Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (8‑hour shifts)

Position Type:
Full‑time, 40 hours weekly

This position works eight‑hour shifts daily from Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. It performs semi‑skilled building maintenance tasks such as boiler operation and maintenance, rough carpentry, painting, cleaning, and general maintenance to assist in the facility’s maintenance, repair, and operating needs. Occasional transport of residents to and from medical appointments is required.

Valid South Dakota driver’s license required.

Experience operating boilers, boiler maintenance, building/property maintenance, and general maintenance knowledge and skills. Communication skills, honesty, a friendly positive attitude, a sense of urgency, and willingness to serve others are valued.

• General building and facility maintenance practices
• Building construction
• Tools and equipment associated with the tasks of the position
• Specific trade areas associated with the position
• How to operate equipment

• Communicate information clearly and concisely
• Use a variety of hand and power tools
• Follow instructions
• Lift 50 pounds or more
• Work from ladders, scaffolding, or in confined areas

The position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. The applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

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 is using E‑Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

Benefits include a $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation, sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS. View benefits information at

Application:
Must apply online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.

Human Resources contact:
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources, Telephone , Email careers.us, Website: /workforus

An Equal Opportunity Employer.