Building Maintenance Specialist (Sioux Falls Maintenance Supervisor)

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Job ID: 38393Agency: Department of the MilitaryLocation: Sioux Falls
Salary: $25.69 - $32.09 per hour, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GI
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time position with the Department of the Military. For more information on the Department of the Military, please visit http://military.sd.gov/ .

The South Dakota Department of the Military is seeking a qualified, proactive leader to serve as the Building Maintenance Supervisor for key military installations in the Sioux Falls area.

This position serves as the ground-level supervisor responsible for day-to-day facility maintenance, operational readiness, and infrastructure preservation across the Sioux Falls Foss Field Complex, the Brigadier General Dean Mann Readiness Center, and the Unit Training Equipment Site Complex.

Primary Responsibilities & Scope:

• Ground-Level Supervision: Direct and coordinate preventative maintenance, facility repairs, and overall operational upkeep across designated complex facilities.
• Grounds & Seasonal Crew Management: Schedule and supervise seasonal workers to execute pavement maintenance, grounds clearance, and snow and ice removal across facilities on the east side of the state.
• State Procurement Management: Actively assist with and manage the state procurement process for materials, supplies, vendor contracts, and specialized service agreements across all three primary complexes.
• Technical Maintenance Oversight: Ensure structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical building systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with state and federal standards.

This position will work four 10-hour days, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday (offering a consistent three day weekend). Work schedule may vary or require flexible hours to address emergency situations, severe weather response, or urgent operational requirements.

This individual will occasionally travel across South Dakota in support of South Dakota National Guard facilities and installations statewide.

The selected individual must successfully undergo and pass a National Security Check to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Common Access Card for authorized access to state and federal computer systems and secure sites.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Licensure or Trade Credentials: Current state licensure as a Journeyman or Master Electrician, or Journeyman or Master Plumber.
• Technical & Vocational Training: Formal technical or vocational coursework and training in:
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration;
• Automated Building Energy Management Systems and Building Automation Systems;
• Finish Carpentry and commercial building construction;
• Leadership Background: Demonstrated supervisory work experience directing maintenance personnel, seasonal labor, or trade contractors;
• Institutional Experience: Experience navigating state government procurement systems, inventory tracking, or military installation operations.

Knowledge of:

• thorough knowledge of State Building Codes and local construction standards;
• comprehensive understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations and workplace safety standards;
• appropriate installation, troubleshooting, and repair techniques across commercial building systems;
• practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems, engineering principles, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing design concepts;
• specialized tools, diagnostic equipment, and machinery associated with commercial building maintenance and trade tasks.

Skills to:

• Computer & Software Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard computer operations;
• Technical Blueprint Literacy: Demonstrated skill in reading, interpreting, and applying architectural blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications;
• Tool & Equipment Operation: Skilled in the safe, precise operation of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic instruments, and maintenance equipment.

Ability to:

• Communication: Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
• Directive Execution: Ability to understand, follow, and implement complex oral and written instructions;
• Interpersonal Relations: Ability to deal tactfully and professionally with coworkers, military personnel, contractors, and the public;
• Time Management & Accountability: Ability to complete delegated tasks, prioritize projects, and manage deadlines in a timely manner.
• lift 50 pounds or more;
• work comfortably from ladders, scaffolding, and elevated platforms, as well as navigate confined spaces and mechanical rooms;
• exposure to outdoor elements and seasonal weather variations when overseeing grounds, parking facilities, and exterior building envelopes.

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=5AM
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: [email protected]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
'An Equal Opportunity Employer'

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