Building Maintenance Lead Worker

Job Description

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Job ID: 32363
Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Location:Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $18.80-$23.49 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: F
Closing Date: 8/19/25

This is a Full-Time position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration - Department of Facilities Acquisition and Services. For more information on the Bureau of Administration, please visit https://boa.sd.gov/ .

Help keep our facilities running safely, efficiently, and reliably-so our employees and customers can thrive.

This position is essential to ensuring our building remains safe, functional, and welcoming. As a Building Maintenance Lead Worker, you'll bring your skills and knowledge across multiple trades-electrical, plumbing, carpentry, refrigeration, heating and air conditioning, painting, locksmithing, and preventive maintenance. You'll also use your strong communication and customer service skills to collaborate with internal teams, support our external customers, and maintain positive relationships with contractors.

This position also responds to all building or equipment alarms and concerns that require immediate attention, which may include weekends, nights, and after office hours. Occasional flexibility in your schedule is required to ensure the continued, safe, and efficient operation of the facility.

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, comfort, and success of everyone who uses our facilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

Requires possession of a valid driver's license.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

An associate's degree in one or more of the listed trade areas is preferred, though equivalent experience in building or property maintenance will also be highly valued. Strong technical skills, a solid understanding of maintenance practices, and a commitment to safety are key to success in this role.

Equally important are your personal qualities-clear communication, integrity, a friendly and positive attitude, a sense of urgency, and a genuine willingness to serve others. This is a hands-on position that also involves motivating and directing both employees and contractors. A flexible, solutions-focused mindset will help you thrive here.

Knowledge of:

• general building facility maintenance including: electrical, plumbing, boilers, chillers, carpentry, drywall installation and finish, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, painting, door / window repair, all aspects of building cleaning, landscaping, carpeting, vinyl tile, assembly of office furniture, shipping and receiving, flat roof maintenance, asphalt parking lot repair, building alarm systems;
• building construction; tools and equipment associated with the tasks of the position;
• specific trade areas associated with the duties of the position; and,
• safety protocols for facility maintenance including lock out tag out.

Skill to:

• be an active listener and respond in a timely fashion;
• have a passion for serving others, providing a positive customer experience for both external and internal customers;
• be a self-starter, prioritize and show initiative;
• work in Microsoft outlook, word and excel and be able to learn other computer systems as utilized by state employees,
• learn HVAC system computer software;
• display a friendly, positive can do attitude every day.

Ability to:

• work with contractors to achieve maximum preventative maintenance for all equipment;
• manage safety program for building;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• establish timetables for projects;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• direct the activities of others;
• 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;
• display a high sense of urgency to all building state employees to maintain their work areas;
• work effectively with a diverse group of state agency employees and the general public;
• effectively supervise, train and follow up on assistant workers as assigned, typically inmate helpers.

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 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: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=23Y
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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