Grounds Keeper

Job ID: 33739
Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Location: Pierre, SD
Salary: $16.27-$19.14 per hour, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: D
Closing Date: 12/3/2025

This is a Full-Time 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://www.sd.gov/bhra .

The Bureau of Human Resources and Administration is seeking to fill a grounds keeper vacancy. Primary duties include maintaining lawns, trees, flowers, shrubs, parking lots, and sidewalks using hand and power tools, landscaping machinery, and related equipment to ensure the Capitol Complex is properly cared for and maintained. Successful incumbents must have the ability to work as part of a team or individually with general instructions. Additional duties include lifting furniture and completing office moves when required.

Must have a valid driver’s license. Work hours are generally 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; however, incumbents must be able to work outside the normal schedule as needed. Ability to work in inclement weather when conditions require.

When you work for the State of South Dakota, you’re part of something bigger—serving the people of our state. In addition to meaningful work, we offer:

• Multiple health insurance plan options, including one with $0 employee premium
• A 6% fully matched retirement plan, including long-term disability and family survivor benefits
• $25,000 paid life insurance
• Generous leave policies so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones
• Limited overtime, allowing you to maintain a healthy work/life balance

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Prior medium and large equipment operation would be beneficial.

Knowledge of

• gardening and grounds maintenance practices.

Skill to:

• provide good customer service and tact when interacting with other state agencies, co-workers, and public.

Ability to:

• work outdoors in all types of weather;
• follow instructions;
• perform heavy lifting (50 lbs.) and physical labor;
• operate motorized vehicles, hand and power tools, and related equipment.

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.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

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=2S4
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
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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