Building Maintenance Specialist

Salary: $/hr, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits.

South Dakota State University is seeking a dedicated Building Maintenance Specialist to support the essential operations of the Animal Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory, the Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences Department, and the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine. This position plays a key role in maintaining high‑biocontainment facilities, providing primary HVAC support for BSL‑2 and BSL‑3 environments, and assisting with general maintenance needs across these critical research and diagnostic programs.

SDState is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $94 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. The ADRDL is within the department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and serves the state, region and nation as a go-to source for diagnostic information on everything from livestock to pets to food safety issues.

Our researchers are hard at work solving the essential problems that hinder animal and human health and well‑being.

This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Provide primary HVAC support for high‑biocontainment facilities associated with the ADRDL, PPVM, and research programs, including BSL‑2 and BSL‑3 environments.
• Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems to ensure reliable operation in specialized laboratory settings.
• Perform general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work, for the SD Animal Disease Research & Diagnostic Laboratory, Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences Department, and the Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine.

SDState offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.

Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.

Knowledge of:

• HVAC and control systems for both small and large commercial sized equipment.
• Hydronic systems.
• Computers and computer systems for managing work orders.
• Specialized HVAC control systems (Meta Sys, CRC control systems, JCI control systems).

Skill & Ability to:

• Keep all temperature control systems, heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning systems adjusted, calibrated and reliably operational.
• Diagnose problems, repair and maintain specialized HVAC equipment and systems.
• Install new systems and controls.
• Maintain records and order inventory and supplies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and part of a team.

• Valid Driver’s License

SDState accepts applications through an on-line employment site. : (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references.

Email applications will not be accepted.

Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. SDState is a tobacco free environment. It is the policy of…