Building & Grounds Operations Manager

Job Description

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Job ID: 35748
Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $18.00-$25.40 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: E
Closing Date: 5/8/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration - Building and Grounds Division. For more information on the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, please visit https://www.sd.gov/bhra .

Help keep our facilities safe, functional, and ready to serve-so employees, trainees, and visitors can thrive.

This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, reliable, and welcoming environment at the Department of Health Workforce & Education Center. As the Building & Grounds Operations Manager, you'll use your hands-on skills across multiple trades to support daily operations and respond to maintenance needs in a specialized training facility used by both State staff and external partners.

You'll work alongside Buildings & Grounds staff-including trades, grounds, and custodial teams-to ensure building systems and equipment remain safe, efficient, and ready for use. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential, as this role supports a facility that serves a wide range of users.

What you'll do:

• Perform skilled building maintenance across multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning, painting, locksmithing, and preventive maintenance
• Assist with general maintenance, repair, and minor snow removal as needed
• Support the operation and maintenance of facility systems and specialized equipment
• Work collaboratively with Buildings & Grounds staff and contractors to complete maintenance projects and resolve facility concerns
• Respond to building or equipment issues that require timely attention
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and facility users
• Participate in specialized training related to laboratory and facility maintenance as opportunities allow

This position is primarily based in an office-style facility but includes hands-on maintenance work indoors and outdoors. Occasional schedule flexibility may be required, including responding to facility needs outside regular business hours. Some minor snow removal responsibilities are included.

What we offer:

When you work for the State of South Dakota, you're part of something bigger-serving the people of our state. Along with meaningful work, you'll receive a benefits package that adds significant value to your total compensation:

• Multiple health insurance plan options-including one with $0 employee premium
• 6% fully matched retirement plan-including long-term disability and family survivor benefits
• $25,000 paid life insurance
• Generous leave policies-so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones
• Limited overtime-helping you maintain a healthy work/life balance

Your work will have a direct impact on the safety, reliability, and success of a facility that supports workforce development and public health across our state.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Experience working with specialty systems or equipment such as autoclave sterilizers, industrial dishwashers, large ovens, walk-in cold rooms, emergency power generators, security access controls, incinerators, or fire protection systems is beneficial.

Knowledge of:

• principles, practices, and procedures of general building operations and maintenance;
• record keeping procedures for maintenance tracking purposes;
• computer programs such as Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and web based applications;
• building automation systems (BAS) and other building/systems controls; and,
• day to day operations, such as managing BAS system, coordinating maintenance, scheduling contractor/vendor visits, etc.

Skill to:

• perform outstanding customer service.

Ability to:

• communicate information clearly and concisely to others;
• coordinate, organize and schedule, where needed;
• learn and manage complex building operations;
• monitor all building functions; and,
• work as a team to ensure continuity of operations.

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.

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 $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=3X7
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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