Senior Building Maintenance Worker

the South Dakota State Government•Mitchell, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Building Maintenance Worker is based at the Mitchell Armory and supports the Mitchell and Parkston Armories and Chamberlain FMS#6. The position is part of the Construction and Facilities Management office, Operation and Maintenance Branch, within the South Dakota Army National Guard/South Dakota Department of the Military. The selected individual performs a broad range of facility maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical and preventive maintenance, janitorial services, grounds maintenance, snow removal, and related tasks. The role requires technical expertise in HVAC system operations, electrical and plumbing systems, and customer service. It includes troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems, using diagnostic meters, tracking critical outages and work orders, interacting with customers, scheduling and completing maintenance projects, maintaining reports and records, and coordinating with contractors and vendors while following department policies and procedures. The typical schedule is four 10-hour workdays, Tuesday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The schedule may vary for emergencies or snow removal. The selected candidate must undergo a National Security Check to obtain a Common Access Card for access to the Federal Computer System, and must undergo a background investigation. A valid driver's license is required, and the employee must be able to obtain chemical applicator's licenses.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain chemical applicator's licenses.
Knowledge of record keeping and report writing; occupational hazards and safety precautions; building construction; general building maintenance; HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems; custodial services; grounds maintenance; maintenance tools and equipment; and South Dakota procurement regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to operate computers, read and interpret blueprints and construction plans, and estimate repair costs and material requirements accurately.
Ability to operate construction equipment and power tools and assess repair or preventive maintenance needs for buildings and equipment.
Ability to safely lift 50 pounds or more, work from ladders or scaffolding or in confined areas, and work outdoors.
Must undergo a National Security Check to obtain a Common Access Card for access to the Federal Computer System and a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

National Career Readiness Certificate; submitting one is optional and it is not required for consideration.

Responsibilities

Perform facility maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, janitorial, grounds maintenance, and snow removal tasks.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and use diagnostic meters.
Track critical outages and work orders.
Interact with customers and schedule and complete maintenance projects.
Prepare and maintain reports and records and work with contractors and vendors.
Ensure maintenance work complies with department policies and procedures.