Salary: $26.13 - $31.81 Hourly
Location : 415 N. Dakota Ave Sioux Falls, SD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-37
Department: Facilities
Opening Date: 04/22/2025

Why Join Our Team
invites applications for a to perform skilled operation, maintenance, and repair work.

Consider a rewarding career that offers:

• 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday schedule
• No travel outside the Sioux Falls area
• All tools provided
• Uniform allowance
• Compensated limited, rotating on-call shifts
• Opportunities to service a wide variety of equipment utilizing your HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical skills
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and life insurance; generous PTO program; extended sick leave program; retirement plan; and a deferred compensation plan.

The hiring range for a Building Facilities Maintenance Technician is $26.13/hr to $28.82/hr with full earning potential of $37.80/hr.

The hiring range for a Senior Building Facilities Maintenance Technician is $28.82/hr to $31.81/hr with full earning potential of $41.73/hr.
This posting is open until filled and review of applications will begin on May 6, 2025.
This position is classified as Building Facilities Maintenance Technician/Senior Building Facilities Maintenance Technician
How You Will Make an Impact

• Perform semi-skilled installation, adjustment, and repair work on HVAC equipment.
• Maintain and repair boilers, chillers, roof top units, air handling units, VAV boxes, pneumatic controls, and DDC controls.
• Maintain the electrical and mechanical security systems. Troubleshoot electrical problems and motor controls.
• Operate equipment including bobcats, forklifts, lawn mowers, trucks, dump trucks, scissor lifts, boom trucks, generators, air compressors, chain hoists, and snow removal equipment.
• May perform other carpentry, electrical, and plumbing duties as needed including remodeling, floor work and repair, and maintaining and repairing locks, kitchen appliances, and doors.

If incumbent is hired as a "Senior Building Facilities Maintenance Technician", the duties listed are performed at a skilled level.
Full Job Descriptions:

Building Facilities Maintenance Technician

Senior Building Facilities Maintenance Technician

What You Need to Succeed in this Role

High school diploma or GED plus two years of work experience in equipment repair, plumbing, HVAC, or electrical; or a comparable combination of education and experience may be considered for the "Building Facilities Maintenance Technician." Consideration for appointment as "Senior Building Facilities Maintenance Technician" requires four years of relevant work experience or a comparable combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid driver's license and must maintain a safe driving record. Able to participate in a rotating on-call schedule and necessitates carrying a cell phone for availability outside regular hours. Must be accessible throughout their assigned on-call shifts and must refrain from using drugs or alcohol during this time. Must pass a pre-employment background process. Experience with computer-aided statistical software and mapping products. Proficiency in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing principles, as well as repair methods and equipment. Familiarity with relevant codes and regulations. Ability to read blueprints, work independently, and communicate effectively. Willingness to work on-call and maintain a professional demeanor.
EEO Statement

Minnehaha County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sex or gender including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Human Resources at (605) 367-4337.
Insurance

* Coverage effective 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
* Available for employees and dependents.

Health/Prescription - Minnehaha County's health benefit plan offers low deductibles with two network options for coverage: Avera or Sanford. The county pays for 75% of the premium rates. Pharmacy benefits included.

Dental - Minnehaha County offers dental insurance through Delta Dental which covers 100% of diagnostic and preventative services.

Life Insurance - Minnehaha County provides a $15,000 basic life insurance policy for every full-time employee along with and additional $15,000 accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefit. Additional term life insurance and AD&D may be purchased by employees for themselves and dependents through payroll deduction.

Retirement

Retirement Plan - Minnehaha County participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match (8% for certified law enforcement). Other SDRS benefits include long term disability. Employees are vested after 3 years of continuous employment.

Deferred Compensation Plan - Employees may choose to save additional funds toward retirement on a pre-tax or after-tax (Roth IRA) basis through our supplemental retirement program.

Paid Time Off

Paid Time Off - approximately 128 hours (16 days) per year

Holiday Leave - 11 days per calendar year

Extended Sick Leave - approximately 48 hours (6 days) per year

Flexible Spending Plan

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (FSA) - Minnehaha County offers FSA for Health Care and Dependent Care. This is a great way to put money aside for health and dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis.

Eye Med Vision Policy

Eye Med Insight Network - Minnehaha County offers a vision plan for employees and dependents! The plan offers low premiums with a frame or lens allowance of up to $130 per year and an annual eye exam. Chose from many participating retailers such as Pearle Vision, Target Optical, LensCrafters and many others!
01

What best describes the highest level of your education?

• Some college
• High school diploma or GED
• Some high school
• Vocational diploma in a building trade
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree

02

Please indicate the area in which you have had 2 or more years of experience. Mark all that apply:

• HVAC
• Equipment repair
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Building construction
• I have not had 2 or more years of experience in any of the above listed areas.

03

Please indicate if you have had professional experience in any of the following areas:

• Microsoft Office programs
• Siemens DDC temperature control systems
• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• I have not had professional experience in any of the above listed areas.

04

Where did you hear about this job opportunity?

• Minnehaha County Career Website
• Indeed
• Keloland
• CareerBuilder
• College Career Board/Notification
• Employee Referral
• Other

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