Building Maintenance Specialist

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law; Vermillion (SD); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law is seeking a Building Maintenance Specialist to operate and maintain HVAC, boiler, and hydronic systems on the Vermillion campus. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure reliable climate control and system performance.

Responsibilities include assisting with campus steam startup/shutdown, repairing hydronic components such as pumps, valves, and motors, and ensuring safe, efficient operation.

Formación

• Experience with commercial HVAC / boiler operations is strongly preferred.
• Experience with refrigeration equipment or commercial kitchen equipment is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Operate and maintain HVAC / boiler / hydronic systems on USD campus.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs; troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Assist in campus steam start up and shut down as required.
• Repair and maintain hydronic systems on campus including pumps, valves, and motors.

Conocimientos

HVAC operations

Boiler operations

Preventative maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hydronic systems

Descripción del empleo

Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Building Maintenance Specialist Posting Number CSA02848P Department USD-Building Maintenance Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

USD Facilities Management is seeking a qualified Building Maintenance Specialist. This position will be responsible for operating and maintaining HVAC / boiler / hydronic systems on the USD Campus. General duties will include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on HVAC systems, steam boiler operations and performance monitoring during the heating season, assisting in campus steam start up and shut down as required, and repairing and maintaining hydronic systems on campus including pumps, valve, motors, etc. Previous experience with commercial HVAC / boiler operations, refrigeration equipment, or commercial kitchen equipment is strongly preferred.

Posting Date 10/02/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 10/09/2026 Advertised Salary commensurate with experience Duration of the Term 12 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Work Hours

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• Typical Hours Worked Per Week
• Appointment Type Regular
• Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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• This position requires Valid Drivers License
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• Department Description and Cultural Expectations
• Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.