Building Maintenance Specialist

Building Maintenance Specialist

The Facilities & Services department of South Dakota State University (SDState) is seeking an experienced boiler operator to be a part of the team in the heating plant. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining the campus heating plant to ensure reliable heat and hot water delivery to approximately 80% of SDSU campus. Ensures boilers run at optimal efficiency with minimal environmental impact through continuous monitoring, adjustment, and adherence to best practices in plant operations. The Energy Systems Division of Facilities and Services manages the production and distribution of the heating and cooling for campus. Our staff of engineers and technicians continually assess new technologies and energy options to assure SDState utilizes the most efficient and reliable systems both environmentally and fiscally. This position is located in Brookings, SD. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate high pressure (150PSIG) gas and oil-fired boilers and associated equipment in the Heating Plant
• Perform full range of maintenance activities and repairs on Central Heating Plant equipment.
• Maintenance and repair of hydronic heating and cooling systems across campus.
• Maintain heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems (HVAC)
• Perform planned preventative maintenance on building equipment

Benefits: 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, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Boiler operations, Methods, tools and equipment associated with boiler operations, Knowledge of hydronics and HVAC for both small and large commercial or institutional sized equipment
• Skill & Ability to: Ability to maintain records, Calculate boiler combustion efficiency, Mechanical ability, Ability to work shifts through winter, Ability to lift 50lbs, Ability to occasionally be on call

Required License: Valid Driver's License, Obtain EPA608 certification within 6 months of employment

Application Procedures: 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.

Posting Date - 08/31/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled - Yes

First Consideration Date - 09/14/2026

Advertised Salary - starting at $25.69 hour, depending upon qualifications, plus benefits

Duration of the Term - 12 months

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Appointment Percent - 100

Work Hours - M-F, 8-5, occasional call. Working shifts through winter

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type - Regular

Scope of Search - External (includes Internal)

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This position requires - Valid Drivers License, Other

If other, please indicate - Occasionally be on call

Department Description and Cultural Expectations - 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 mission of the Community Practice Innovation Center is to address community-identified needs and implement innovative solutions to better serve our region, which is achieved through project (research and public health) and service work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement - South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits unlawful discrimination of all legally protected classes in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io. Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact: Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD 57007. Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Contact Information - For additional information regarding this position or questions about the online application process, please contact Joel Doyscher at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.