Building Maintenance Supervisor

PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGEJob ID: 35178Agency: Department of Corrections - Yankton Community Work CenterLocation: YanktonSalary: $21.00 - $27.00 depending on experiencePay Grade: GGClosing Date: Open until filledThis is a full-time position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit .The South Dakota Department of Corrections is hiring! Join the DOC - view DOC Recruitment video here: .The Yankton Minimum Center is in need of a Building Maintenance Supervisor for supervising offenders working on construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, snow removal, and preventative maintenance. Must have some experience with areas of construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, snow removal, exterior yard work, and/or preventative maintenance. Inspect and identify areas in need of repair and estimate costs. Assign and direct the work of offenders for the continued safe and efficient operation of the facility and associated equipment. Maintain air conditioning equipment by adding coolant, cleaning coils, replacing filters and adjusting as required. Inventories and accounting of equipment, supplies, and distribution of supplies.Duties Of The Building Maintenance Supervisor

• Provide cost estimates of the proposed projects.
• Inspecting facility and identifying maintenance projects that needs to be complete.
• Will assign and direct the tasks of and train other maintenance workers, students, inmates, or temporary and seasonal employees for the duration of a project.
• Perform skilled building maintenance tasks in the areas of electrical, plumbing, finish carpentry, refrigeration, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, painting, locksmith, and preventive maintenance to provide for the continued, safe, and efficient operation of the facility and associated areas.
• Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure the continued operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment.
• Repairs steam radiators and air handling units by replacing valves, air lines, controls, thermostats, and circulation pumps.
• Maintains air conditioning units by adding coolant, cleaning coils, replacing filters, and adjusting controls.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing lines and fixtures in buildings or facilities to ensure continued, safe, and sanitary operations.
• Measures, cuts, and installs appropriate pipes, fittings, and valves.
• Builds or remodels the interior and exterior of buildings to meet the required maintenance needs of the facility and complete work orders.
• Completes required reports and records to provide or verify costs associated with the completion of tasks and to account for activities.
• Accounts for equipment, tools, and supplies and verifies their distribution.
• Completes general maintenance duties to ensure the safe and continued operation of the facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Decision-making Authority

• Decisions made include specifying the material needed to do the jobs; how to do a job to ensure that design and code criteria are followed; assigning and scheduling building maintenance workers to do jobs; the design of remodeling or construction projects; conducting performance appraisals of staff; approving annual or sick leave requests; expending budget dollars for materials and supplies; and ordering supplies and materials.
• Decisions referred include the major purchase of equipment; major remodeling projects; when to bring in contractors to complete the project; recommendations regarding staff changes and disciplinary actions; budget adjustments; and changes in policies or procedures.

Working ConditionsDuties are typically performed within a particular building but may be required to be outside to inspect projects on the exteriors of buildings. The incumbent may be exposed to hazards associated with mechanical rooms, tunnels, in crawl spaces and to asbestos lined areas.The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Safety measures and occupational hazard training. Experience in any of the trades.

Knowledge Of

• the principles and practices of the trades supervised; (construction, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, snow removal/yard work), best safety practices).
• safety measures and occupation hazards of the trades;
• effective methods of supervision.

Skill To

• keep records and inventory reports for accounting;
• communicate information clearly;
• use a computer.

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 other;
• 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 be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening and pre-employment physical.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. An NCRC 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.Must apply online: must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.South Dakota Bureau of Human ResourcesTelephone: 605.773.3148 Email: [email protected]"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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