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Building Maintenance Worker

State of South Dakota
Hot Springs, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/4/2026
Job ID: 36293

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Location:Hot Spring, SD

Salary: $17.78 to $21.00 per hour, depending on experience

Pay Grade: D

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a full-time, 40 hours weekly, position with the Department of Veteran's Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home. For more information on the Department of Veteran's Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

Summary

This position works eight-hour shifts daily from Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This position performs semi-skilled building maintenance tasks as assigned in areas such as boiler operation and maintenance, rough carpentry, painting, cleaning, and general maintenance to assist in the maintenance, repair, and operating needs of the facility. Occasional transports of residents to and from medical appointments.

Licenses And Certifications

Valid South Dakota driver's license required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience in operating boilers, boiler maintenance, building/property maintenance, and general maintenance knowledge and skills are 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.

Knowledge Of

  • the methods and practices of general building and facility maintenance;
  • building construction;
  • tools and equipment associated with the tasks of the position;
  • the specific trade area associated with the position;
  • Knowledge of how to operate equipment.

Ability To

  • communicate information clearly and concisely;
  • use a variety of hand and power tools;
  • follow instructions;
  • lift 50 pounds or more;
  • work from ladders, scaffolding, or in confined areas.

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. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. 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.

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=45U

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"

Salary : $18 - $21

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