Senior Building Maintenance Worker

Job : 35883
Agency: Department of the Military
Location: Mitchell, SD
Salary: $18.00-$21.17 hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: E
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full‑time, 40‑hour weekly position with the Department of the Military. The role is Senior Building Maintenance Worker for the Mitchell, Parkston, and Chamberlain facilities, with home station placement in Mitchell, SD. The successful candidate will perform facility maintenance tasks including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, janitorial, grounds maintenance, snow removal, and a variety of other tasks.

The role requires experience with facility maintenance across all areas, interacting with customers, scheduling and completing maintenance projects, reporting and record keeping with contractors and vendors, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, and the use of diagnostic meters. The individual will track critical outages and work orders, maintain high technical expertise, and comply with department policies and procedures.

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain chemical applicator licenses

• Record keeping and report writing
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions for maintenance or repair projects
• Methods and practices of building construction, general building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems
• Custodial and grounds maintenance practices
• Tools and equipment for maintenance activities
• State of South Dakota procurement regulations

• Clear and concise communication
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Operate computers effectively
• Read and interpret blueprints and construction plans
• Accurately estimate costs of repairs and material requirements
• Operate construction equipment and power tools
• Assess repair or preventive maintenance needs
• Safely lift 50 pounds or more
• Work from ladders, scaffolding, or confined areas
• Work outdoors

Eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Successful applicant will undergo a background investigation and a National Security Check to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). A National Career Readiness Certificate is not required.

$0 premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, retirement benefits under Class A SDRS. The State of South Dakota uses E‑Verify for employment eligibility verification.

“An Equal Opportunity Employer.”