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HVAC Specialist

South Dakota State Government

Sioux Falls, SD

Posted/Updated: 11 days ago

Job Description
PLEASE ATTACH THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE

Job ID: 30960
Agency: Department of Corrections
Location: Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $24.75 to $30.93, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: I
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Department of Corrections. For more information on the Department of Corrections, please visit https://doc.sd.gov/ .

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This position maintains and installs heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment in all buildings on the campus of the South Dakota State Penitentiary. The position keeps all systems and components in good operating condition; performs necessary repairs and preventative maintenance; and supervises and participates in the planning, altering, and installing of new systems. This position is the lead specialist for HVAC on a Maintenance staff of 14 employees at the Penitentiary.

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.

Licenses and Certifications:

HVAC refrigeration certificate is preferred.
The State of South Dakota EPA requires Section 608 Certification in order to work with refrigerants.

Incumbent must be willing and able to report to work for inclement weather conditions and other highway emergencies; and must be able to report to their home station within 30 minutes, under normal driving conditions, from the time of notification.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:


The position requires vocational training or significant experience in the HVAC field. Certification in HVAC is preferred but not required.

Knowledge of:

  • local, state, and federal building codes;
  • appropriate installation and repair techniques;
  • electrical and mechanical engineering and design;
  • the functions of various electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems.


Ability to:

  • read and follow blueprints;
  • interpret technical specifications and regulations;
  • operate the necessary tools of the trade;
  • supervise;
  • communicate information clearly and concisely;
  • deal tactfully and work effectively with others.


Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

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 $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 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://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1DD
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"

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South Dakota State Government
500 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501