Senior Building Maintenance Worker

Sdsoybean; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

Health savings account

Free basic life insurance

South Dakota Retirement System with (1

Paid leave

Sick leave

Military leave

11 paid holidays

Longevity pay

Job summary

South Dakota Air National Guard in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Senior Building Maintenance Worker to perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, doors, gates, and grounds at the base. The role requires a valid driver’s license and entails a four-day workweek from 6:45 AM to 5:30 PM, with snow removal duties in winter.

Starting pay is $18.45-$21.70 per hour, with full benefits including health, dental, retirement, and paid leave. Applicants must pass a background check; military preference may apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of methods and practices of general building or facility maintenance.
• Familiar with heating and cooling systems, electrical, and plumbing maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and drawings.
• Ability to establish timetables for projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and buildings.
• Work four 10-hour days (7:45 AM–5:30 PM) Tuesday to Friday; snow removal duties in winter.
• Operate necessary tools and equipment; use computers.

Skills

General building maintenance

Building construction

Tools & equipment

HVAC knowledge

Electrical and plumbing maintenance

Job description

Senior Building Maintenance Worker - 37010

Sioux Falls, SD | Military | Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly

18.45 - 21.70 US per hour

Posted 19 days ago | Apply before September 8, 2026

Description

Job ID: 37010
Agency: Department of theMilitary / South Dakota Air National Guard
Location:Sioux Falls, SDSalary:$18.45-$21.70 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:E
Closing Date:09/08/2026

This is a full-time position with the Department of the Military. For more information on the Department of the Military, please visithttp://military.sd.gov/ .

Primary duties for this position will be preventive maintenance performed on equipment and buildings at the South Dakota Air National Guard Base which includes HVAC equipment , doors, gates, vehicle barriers, water heaters, heaters, air compressors, garage doors and grounds maintenance . This position will work four 10 hour days, 6:45 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. Tuesday through Friday. Work schedule may vary due to emergency situations. The incumbent will be required to be on a snow removal team during the winter as schedule requires.

What the Department of the Military offers:

• Health insurance (low and high deductible plans which include a $0 premium employee-only coverage plan)
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Senior Building Maintenance Worker is approximately $56,680.00 annually.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid driver's license

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;
• familiar with heating and cooling systems, electrical, and plumbing maintenance.

Ability to:

• communicate information clearly and concisely;
• establish timetables for projects;
• follow oral and written instructions;
• operate computers;
• deal tactfully with others;
• complete delegated tasks;
• read and understand blueprints and drawings;
• operate required tools and equipment;
• work from ladders, scaffolding, or in confined areas;
• work in hot and cold weather;
• work at high heights at times.

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.