Job Description
Job ID: 26966
Agency: Department of the Military - Operations and Maintenance, Construction and Facilities Management Office
Location: Camp Rapid, Rapid City, SD
Salary: $69,760.08 - 87,176.92 annually, depending on experience
Pay Grade: GL
Closing Date: 05/20/2023
This is a full-time position with the Department of the Military. For more information on the Department of the Military, please visit http://military.sd.gov .
The Maintenance Program Manager positions falls under the Construction and Facilities Management Office, Operations and Maintenance Branch within the South Dakota Army National Guard Department of Military. The position is located on Camp Rapid, Rapid City, South Dakota. The selected individual is responsible for supervising workers and facilities across the state, preventative maintenance, grounds maintenance, and a wide variety of other maintenance related activities. The successful applicant will have knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
This position will assess employee performance, provides customer service, review invoices, determine work order funding and priorities, conduct periodic inspections of all facilities, and ensure all policies, procedures, and safety practices are strictly adhered to.
The work schedule is Tuesday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (10 hour days), with the option to adjust the work schedule. The selected individual will undergo a National Security Check to obtain a Common Access Card for access to federal computer systems.
Licenses and Certifications: Successful applicant will possess a valid driver's license.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: A minimum of 36 months experience as a facility manager with at least 24 months as a supervisor of five or more employees, or a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field with at least 24 months experience as a facility manager and at least 36 months as a supervisor of five or more employees or 60 months experience as a facility worker with at least 36 months as a supervisor of five or more employees is preferred.
Knowledge of:
- facility maintenance to include HVAC, plumbing, electrical, preventive maintenance, grounds maintenance, and a wide variety of other maintenance related tasks;
- the work order process to include processing invoices, requesting quotes, and prioritizing work orders to determine funding;
- engineering principles;
- State of South Dakota procurement regulations;
- State of South Dakota codified laws;
- State of South Dakota adopted building codes;
- State of South Dakota contracting procedures and requirements;
- military construction regulations;
- OSHA guidelines for general industry and construction.
Skill to:
- manage a full-time force of over 30 employees across the state;
- provide guidance, mentorship, and assistance when needed to develop each employee personally and professionally;
- review, prioritize, and take appropriate action on emails, phone calls, or concerns of supervisors, employees, and customers and provide timely verbal or written responses;
- assist facility workers with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and preventative maintenance when needed to maintain facilities to standard;
- develop plans and policies to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of facility workers in day-to-day operations.
Ability to:
- work in a military environment and understand military protocol;
- apply critical thinking skills and submit action plans to determine cost efficient methods in all aspects of facility maintenance;
- communicate information clearly and concisely;
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
- operate computers effectively to include Microsoft Office products;
- read and interpret blueprints and construction plans;
- accurately estimate the costs of repairs and material requirements;
- work from ladders, scaffolding, or in confined areas;
- work outdoors;
- travel at a minimum of 25% of the time;
- provide technical engineering guidance;
- evaluate designs and specifications to make technical engineering recommendations;
- prepare complete and concise reports and recommendations.
This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.
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. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.
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 employer paid health insurance 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 at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/ . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.
Must apply online: https://sodakprod-lm01.cloud.infor.com:1443/lmghr/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=PPP
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"