Building Maintenance Supervisor

Sdsoybean; Redfield (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance with $0 premium

Retirement plan with 6% match

Tuition reduction for in-state schools

Wellness program

Job summary

South Dakota Developmental Center in Redfield, SD is hiring a Building Maintenance Supervisor for full-time, 40 hours weekly. Compensation ranges from $22.74 to $26.75 per hour with full benefits and retirement options.

The role will direct maintenance and grounds staff to maintain facilities and ensure safety and compliance. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, supervisory skills, and knowledge of trades, safety, and project planning, with the ability to read blueprints and manage

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills to schedule, train, support and monitor maintenance staff.
• Knowledge of trades, safety, supervision methods, and balancing daily work with long-term projects.
• Ability to match work orders to staff strengths, enforce timelines, and conduct quality audits.
• Ability to establish supervisory relationships, plan work, keep records, read blueprints, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises building maintenance and grounds staff in operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Identify repairs or improvements and allocate personnel and resources to enhance appearance and condition.
• Ensure 24/7 facility safety and survey readiness.
• Read, interpret, and work from sketches, blueprints, and specifications.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Scheduling

Training

Communication

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

Redfield, SD | SD Developmental Center | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

22.74 - 26.75 US per hour

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before September 11, 2026

Description

The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. At SDDC we are comprised of a variety of positions that require differing skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, which works together on the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.

SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential. Our Benefits Include:

• 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
• 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
• Flexible Benefits – Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
• Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
• 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
• Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
• Employee Wellness Program

Job Summary:

Directs and supervises the activities of building maintenance and grounds staff in the operation and maintenance of buildings and grounds. Identifies areas needing repairs or improvements and assigning personnel and resources to make the repairs or improvements to enhance the appearance of and maintain the buildings and grounds of SDDC.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License preferred.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

An ideal Building Maintenance Supervisor is a strong leader who effectively schedules, trains, supports and monitors maintenance staff to ensure 24/7 facility safety and survey readiness.

Knowledge of:

• the principles and practices of the trades supervised;
• safety measures and occupational hazards of the trades;
• effective methods of supervision;
• balance daily work orders with long-term projects.

Skill to:

• match specific work orders to the technical strengths, speed, and specialization of individual staff members;
• enforce completion windows by establishing realistic timelines, tracking progress data, and holding staff accountable;
• conduct regular quality audits on finished work to verify repairs meet strict healthcare and structural standards.

Ability to:

• establish and maintain effective supervisory relationships;
• plan and schedule work assignments;
• to keep records;
• read, interpret, and work from sketches, blueprints, and specifications;
• keep thorough and accurate records;
• deal tactfully with others;
• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• perform tasks in the trade areas supervised.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

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

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.