Building Maintenance Specialist

Black Hills State University invites qualified, self-motivated candidates for a Building Maintenance Specialist for the Facilities Services Department.

The successful applicant will maintain the heating and cooling systems of the campus, perform preventive, predictive, and scheduled maintenance and repairs to Heating and Cooling and Boiler systems, and coordinate HVAC work with other maintenance activities.

• Work on all campus Heating and Cooling equipment
• Boilers & boiler controls
• Water heaters
• Basic energy monitoring on central and remote systems
• Coordinate the above HVAC work with all other facets of maintenance

• Ability to lift heavy loads, climb ladders, stairs, and scaffold.
• Be able to work long and late hours should the need arise.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to make decisions independently and to determine when consultation with supervisor is required.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public.
• Must have computer knowledge and technical knowledge.
• Knowledge of local and national mechanical and building codes.
• Basic knowledge of electrical controls.
• Experience with managing workflow processes and balancing multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Required: Minimum of three years of Heating and Cooling work in the field or three full years of school or a combination of both.
• Acquire a license within 6 months of employment.
• Preferred: Several years of experience in boiler controls.

Periodically will be required to work at the Rapid City Campus. Typical office hours are Monday through Friday 7:00AM-4:00PM. After hours ON CALL will be required on a rotation basis.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applications must be made online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu
. Candidates will need to attach a cover letter, resume and the names/contact information of at least three professional references. This position is open until filled with a first review date of February 12, 2026 at 11PM mountain time. For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at . Questions specific to the position may be directed towards Scott Hanson at  or at Scott.

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Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at  or Cassie.

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. Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

Posting Date 01/29/2026

Advertised Salary $26.77/hour

Duration of the Term 12 months

Appointment Percent 100

Work Hours 7:00am-4:00pm M-F, Some nights and weekends

Black Hills State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black Hills State University and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

Notice to all applicants:
If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents
306

E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501