Senior Building Maintenance Worker

Job ID: 24193 Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Location: Sioux Falls Salary: $16.
26 - $20.
32/hour, depending on experience.
Pay Grade: GE Closing Date: Open Until Filled This is a Full-Time 40 Hour Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Building and Grounds.
For more information on the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, please visit https://boa.
sd.
gov/.
The Senior Maintenance Worker is a critical component of providing a safe, functional building for our customers and employees.
They have knowledge and skills of building maintenance tasks in the areas of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, painting, locksmith, and preventive maintenance to provide for the continued, safe, and efficient operation of the facility and associated areas.
Communication and customer service skills to our external and internal customers are critical.
Positive relationship management with our contractors are primary as well.
This position responds to all building or equipment alarms that require immediate attention (often on weekends and weeknights after office hours).
Some maintenance work can only be accomplished over the weekend while other employees are not in the building, so flexibility in schedule is required.
Snow removal is a priority during winter months and requires frequent communication with contractors and building managers to ensure snow is cleared from the parking lot and sidewalks prior to 7 A.
M.
Parking lot snow removal is completed by contractors with the exception of the area around company cars, this will require shoveling and using a small snow blower.
Maintenance of our building entrance areas, sidewalks and interior floors are a priority all day long during inclement weather.
Daily initiative to handle all exception duties is critical.
The applicant may be required to work adjust to best accommodate daily job duties.
Licenses and Certifications: CDL preferred but not required.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: An associate degree in one or more of the trade areas listed above is preferred.
Experience in building/property maintenance and maintenance knowledge and skills are also preferred and will be considered.
Communication skills, honesty, friendly positive attitude, sense of urgency and willingness to serve others will all prove valuable to the person filling this position.
This position requires hands on work for one task, then motivating others (contractors) for the next, flexibility is important.
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; how to repair and or work with contractors; building construction including tools and equipment associated with the tasks of the position; the specific trade area associated with the duties of the position; safety protocols for facility maintenance including lock out tag out.
Skill to: effectively communicate, be an active listener and respond clearly to others in a timely fashion; serve others with a passion, providing a positive customer experience for both external and internal customers; show respect for everyone you interact with; be a self-starter, prioritize and show initiative; effectively operate or learn computer program navigation including Microsoft outlook, word and excel, and 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.
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 employer paid health insurance 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://sodakprod-lm01.
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do?key=N8U 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 https://bhr.
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