Building Maintenance Specialist - HVAC Specialist

the South Dakota State Government•Sioux Falls, SD

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Corrections is hiring a Building Maintenance Specialist with an HVAC specialty at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls. The role involves technical assignments and projects in which the specialist determines how to complete the work, obtains materials, and finishes projects with minimal supervision. The specialist performs skilled building maintenance across multiple trades to support the safe, efficient, and continued operation of the facility and associated areas. Duties are generally performed inside buildings, but may include outdoor inspections of exterior projects. The position may involve exposure to hazards in mechanical rooms, tunnels, crawl spaces, and asbestos-lined areas. The position includes training and onboarding new staff, estimating project costs, inspecting the facility to identify maintenance needs, and completing projects and work orders. The specialist also documents work and costs and accounts for equipment, tools, and supplies. The role requires knowledge of trade practices and occupational safety, including knowledge of Metasys/Johnson Controls, and the ability to plan and schedule work, maintain records, interpret sketches and blueprints, communicate clearly, and perform work in the trades supervised. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week. The hourly salary is $26.00–$32.00, depending on qualifications. The State of South Dakota offers a $0-premium employee health insurance option, eleven paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of the trades supervised.
Knowledge of safety measures and occupational hazards associated with the trades.
Knowledge of Metasys/Johnson Controls.
Ability to establish and maintain effective supervisory relationships.
Ability to plan and schedule work assignments.
Ability to keep thorough and accurate records.
Ability to read, interpret, and work from sketches, blueprints, and specifications.
Ability to deal tactfully with others and communicate information clearly and concisely.
Ability to perform tasks in the trade areas supervised.
Attach a resume to be considered.
Successful applicants must undergo a background investigation and complete a drug screening.
Applicants must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete Form I-9; the State uses E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

A National Career Readiness Certificate may be submitted with the application, but is not required.

Responsibilities

Train and onboard new staff.
Provide cost estimates for proposed projects.
Inspect the facility and identify maintenance projects that need completion.
Perform skilled maintenance in electrical, plumbing, finish carpentry, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, painting, locksmithing, and preventive maintenance.
Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems.
Repair steam radiators and air-handling units, including replacing valves, air lines, controls, thermostats, and circulation pumps.
Maintain air-conditioning units by adding coolant, cleaning coils, replacing filters, and adjusting controls.
Repair or replace plumbing lines and fixtures; measure, cut, and install pipes, fittings, and valves.
Build or remodel building interiors and exteriors to meet facility maintenance needs and complete work orders.
Complete required reports and records to document or verify costs and account for work activities.
Account for equipment, tools, and supplies and verify their distribution.
Perform general maintenance duties to support safe and continued facility operation.
Perform other duties as assigned.