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Job ID: 26540
Agency: Department of Corrections, South Dakota Women's Prison
Location: Pierre
Salary/Grade: $15.35 - $20.00 per hour, depending on experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a temporary position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/.

Performs general building maintenance tasks in the areas of general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding/fabrication, landscaping/yard care, and general building maintenance and repair to provide for the continued, safe, and efficient operation of correctional facilities and associated areas.

Duties Include:

• Apply basic fixes to equipment and building systems.
• Repairs or replaces various types of electrical appliances, perform basic plumbing, interior and exterior painting, general maintenance of security camera systems, landscaping, yard upkeep, and maintaining underground sprinkler systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and safety inspections to identify and address any deficiencies in general equipment, check safety systems and security functions.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:

• May require possession of or the ability to obtain a valid driver's license.
• Must successfully complete corrections basic training (approximately 3 weeks of classroom training).

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Knowledge of:

• the methods and practices of general building or facility maintenance;
• building construction;
• tools and equipment associated with the tasks of the position;
• the specific trade area associated with the duties of the position.

Ability to:

• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• establish timetables for projects;
• follow instructions;
• direct the activities of others;
• complete delegated tasks;
• operate required power tools and equipment;
• lift 50 pounds or more;
• dexterity and physical;
• work from ladders; or in confined areas.
• operate plumbing tools;
• clean and unplug drains and pipes;
• deal tactfully and work effectively with offenders and correctional staff.

Additional Requirements: Please attach a Resume with your application.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

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.

Please note this position is temporary, non-benefited, and exempt from civil service.

How to Apply:
Applicants must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=P98
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
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